As we come together, as family, as friends, let us bring to the table all that is special- Let us start with the Blessing. At our house, we do not bow our heads and close our eyes for our blessing. We join hands and look each other in the eye and smile. At the end- every one adds their own closure!

Let us bless all that we treasure,
Let us hold in our hearts, all of us, those that are near and apart, those new to us and those who are golden and those who have yet to come.
Let us create abundance, hope, joy, belonging and connections where we are and where ever we go.
Let us walk towards who we want to be as we travel our paths.
Let us be love, friendship, peace,commitment, understanding and compassion.
Let us all be family.