I grew up in Philly, in a close-knit family of 12. We didn't have a lot of money, but there was always lots of love and companionship to go around. Being from a big family I learned quickly how to respond to and handle financial crises. Planning, budgeting and the ability to respond to any situation became my forte. So when our family-at-large wanted to plan its first reunion, they came to me. It took two years to plan but the results were fantastic; over 150 attendees, four generations, and the discovery of our oldest recorded family member born circa 1810. This year we'll celebrate our 20th reunion.