Reunion Update: The Process Begins Again

I don't know how many of you are still checking the blog from time to time, but for those of you patiently waiting in the wings, we will soon begin the process of mailing out postcards/letters, etc. and gearing up for the reunion again! Despite having to postpone the reunion in September after months of preparation and anticipation, it was really a blessing having Hurricane Ike come in when it did. Think about it! We had time to notify everyone, we hadn't purchased anything that couldn't be saved for the next time, and more importantly, people didn't have to evacuate from Houston and go back to their homes! Thank YOU for helping me spread the word so people didn't travel here in vain.

Our new reunion date has been set for Saturday, February 7, 2009. Same place (Clear Lake Church of Christ) and time (2:00-5:00 p.m.) Although the area around our church building is getting back to normal, communities farther south of us that were devastated by the storm are still struggling to find a ray of hope in their situation. Our church is still the base camp for Hilltop Rescue & Relief and volunteer groups from other locations have come to provide hurricane assistance to those who are suffering. Many people have been displaced by the hurricane and area hotels are full which provides us with an opportunity to house out of town reunion guests this time. I may try to reserve a block of rooms, but I will need to know who may need hotel accommodations.

Heaven forbid that we would have to postpone again, but if there is an urgent update, it is extremely important that we have your family's current contact information including email if possible. With your permission, we will include this information in our directory of former members so that others can stay in touch with you long after the reunion.

Be watching your mailbox and stay tuned to the blog for updates and information. When you receive your formal invitation, we will need for you to return your reply card again; however, you do not need to pay again unless you are adding guests who will be attending.

Enjoy the upcoming holiday season. We will look forward to seeing you next year!