January 2011

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Hawaii New Year's 2010/11

Two years ago, when the entire family was in Taiwan for Azo's funeral, we started to discuss our generation taking over the helm of organizing family reunions from the grandparents. Ideas for location and dates were suggested, but we immediately realized, without Azo's presence, without Azo as focal point, it was difficult to agree on anything as there are so many of us (almost 50!) living in different places, with different schedules. Somehow, Emily's idea of Hawaii (midpoint for family living in the US and Asia) over New Year's took hold and everyone started changing plans to make it work. That is the spirit of this family, the legacy of Azo. So we all met in Maui for one week of sun, beach, pool, cooking together, eating together, competing in games, and basking in the absolute joy of being a part of this family. Only a few of us couldn't make it (because of a snowstorm, the imminent arrival of little little cousin #13, and a broken limb), but we squeezed out every moment of every day of being with each other and celebrated what it means to be a Lin. What a way to begin the new year. We cannot wait for our next reunion and hope 2011 brings everyone health, happiness, and inner peace.

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