You Meet Relatives in the Least Expected Way

At Church a couple of weeks ago, we sat in front of a new couple.  Because our ward is always changing, we have learned to introduce ourselves to everyone.  This couple was just visiting and lived in Mapleton and had a park model at Twin Lakes.  Mapleton?  They saw our missionary name badges and asked if we knew Jeannie Bradshaw?  Jeannie? Yes.  They were here back yard neighbors, Brent and Kay Finch, and knew Aunt Jen Schaefermeyer, Jeannie's mother when she lived with Jeannie.  That's how they knew the Schaefermeyer name.  Small world.

They mentioned they were going ATV riding on Monday and we invited ourselves.  They attended our family history class and recognized the Spendlove name when I pulled up my family tree.  Kay's grandmother is a sister to Leland Spendlove's wife, Lavora Garner.  She knew Joy Spendlove Hunt, my dad's neice.  Leland is the brother to my grandfather, Melvin.  Small world.  The Spendlove family was never very close so to meet a relative is a miracle.  (Kay is in the middle.)

We did go on an ATV ride up Pine Mountain and had a great time.  Interesting that I have met so many relatives while living here.