Watts Reunion, Inc.

Again God has blessed us.  We have survived another winter.  We are so blessed.  Let's take a few minutes to pause and thank God for all he does for us. 

It is time to start thinking of vacations and reunions.  So mark your calender now for July 26th the date of the Watts Reunion at Natural Bridge State Park.  We would love to see each one of you and bring along a friend with you.

It is great to get together with family and friends.  We never know when it will be our last gathering.  May God Bless each of you!

We still have plenty of cookbooks on hand.  There is Volume I for 7.00 and Volume II for 10.00,  You may purchase these by contacting  Brenda Watts at 167 Burton Subdivision Road, Nancy, KY 42544 or calling me at 606-871-9291 or by e-mailing me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  I would be pleased to hear from you.  When you order the books, you must pay 3.00 for shipping.  Thank YOU so much for your support of the Watts Reunion.

I pray now that I see many of you this summer. 

Brenda Watts, Vice-President of Watts Reunion INC

Another year is coming to a close, and as usual I am shocked at how much shorter they seem to be getting. Also, as usual, I am hoping that next year we will be able to sit back and enjoy the holidays without having to worry about finances, rushing around to fulfill school, work, church, and social obligations. I'm not sure that this will ever happen and I'm also not sure that it would be such a good thing.

When you stop and think about the bonds that form in families and the memories we hang onto more often than not stem from adversity. Not necessarily something catastrophic, just circumstances that require everyone do their his or her part to keep things running more smoothly. Each family member from the youngest to the oldest can see the contributions they make for the family and also see that they can count on one another when they are needed.
   
I think this is an especially important thing to keep in mind this year with all of the worry and uncertainty that so many are living with every day. From military deployments to lay-offs to the economy in general, it is very easy to feel like our families and especially our children are being let down. And although I would not try to convince anyone that these things are actually blessings and will be cherished from now on, I do want to point out that they are not a sign of failure, poor judgement, laziness, or any other shortcomings that we may fear is actually the case. It may not be an easy lesson for our children to learn, but it is extremely important that they understand life isn't always smooth and predictable, but even when times are bad, life doesn't have to be bad. They can see that being happy is a choice and that hard times and adversity doesn't ruin anyone's life.

The news is full of stories this time of year about children who are dealing with severe health issues or other adversities who are much more concerned about what other people might need and what they can do to help them than they are about what kind Christmas they might have. They have come to realize what is actually important  and that it doesn't come in a box.I often think that it is amazing what our children can teach us if we will only listen.

Do you want a foolproof strategy to guarantee your child has a good Christmas even if things are very lean and uncertain at your house? Hug them a lot, drive around and look at Christmas lights, decorate the house together, bake cookies, or any of the hundred and one other things that emphasize Christmas is something wonderful and something you want to celebrate with them. They will never remember what they didn't get and they will never forget how precious they are to you.

My family's wish is that you have a safe and very merry Christmas.To all the soldiers serving our country and to all of their families - thank you for the sacrifices each and every one of you are willing to make to protect us. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with you now and throughout the year.

Calvin Watts
President, Watts Reunion Inc.