I grew up hearing stories from my dad about his family. The little that he knew of them, he loved telling. Some of my earliest memories involved begging him to tell me of the grandparents I never got to meet. Death came way too soon for them both. My grandmother was only 28 when tuberculosis claimed her life, my grandfather was killed in a logging accident two months before his 53rd birthday. I would listen in fascination about family I never got to meet.
After becoming an adult, I was determined to try and find out about my dad's family. He never got to meet any of his dad's family. So, I was determined to help him find them. I started going to the library with what littel information I had. I was ablr to find out quite a bit about my grandmother's family in Arkansas. My grandfather's family, not so much luck. I did discover the paternal line,but nothing about my great grandmother. Then€ along came the internet!!!
I almost wept when I FINALLY found my great grandmother's family in Alabama. I have been able to talk to different cousins along the way, hearing their stories.It has been so much fun to reconnect with ones I haven't seen in years, and to find new ones as well. I spoke to a cousin a few years ago that still had the spinning wheel my great great grandfather bought my great great grandmother. The story states he paid about $5 for it back in the late 1800's.
I have collected over 13,000 names in my family tree. It has taken me ove 20 years, and I still am researching my sources. But, I finally know where I came from. I can leave my children with that knowledege, if they ever become interested in it. It has truly been a treasure hunt that I will probably never completely end.
In all my research, I am often reminded of the Love that our Father has for us. I love learning about my family, and the things they struggled with, and overcame. I am proud for their accomplishments, whatever they may be. I may never get to meet any of them; there are many who passed on long ago. Others are living thier lives, and extended family is not a priority. They are still my family... . just like we are our Father's family. Our heartbreaks, our joys, our accomplishments... how very much more they mean to Him. He knows when one tear falls... just one tiny tear. Can you only imagine what a reunion we will have with Him in Heaven? He will have His children all home... what a celebration !! They say there are no tears in Heaven... . I am not sure... tears of joy may be streaming down my face!!!!!! What a family reunion we will have ... . I hope I see you there!!!
Author:wandanelson Location: Des Moines IA USA Gender: Female Age: 46 Blog Entries: 5 (archive) Blog Comments: 0
My Biography:
i grew up in mississippi.. the youngest daughter of a wonderful man who happened to also be a minister. i gave my heart to god when i was only 12, and even though i am far from perfect, i have tried! i became a mom at 20, and now, god...
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my testimony seems to be too long ... i will add it as a blog... ... i suppose i could shorten it but oh well.. it wouldn't quite be the same if i did that. i hope it helps someone, somewhere... . i know there is a reason for the...
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