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​Happy July, Everyone,
We are now in the midst of summer and all that summer brings.

To me, July speaks of hot summer days, children out of school, Vacation Bible School, campouts, watermelon, peach cobbler, and family reunions.

This July, my family and I will be attending the Gandy Family Reunion. The Gandy’s have been honoring this tradition every other year, on the third weekend in July, for the last 50+ years.
To me, family reunions are about bringing loved ones together, celebrating the young, and paying homage to the old. They are about preserving family bonds while passing down heritage and family legacy. Family reunions are about eating barbeque, laughing at jokes, telling family stories, and playing dominoes.

And on the final day of the reunion, it is about gathering in church, thanking God, and giving Him the glory for all things.
For those traveling this July—whether by car, plane, or simply walking down the street—I pray, Dear Lord, that He keeps you safe and allows you to reach your destination.

So, “What’s Happening Now” is on vacation for the month of July.

Please check back in August for another great article.

May God bless you this summer.
Very truly yours,
Cindy Gandy (Hill)