My Family History
December 16, 2008
One of the best gifts I received this holiday season was one that I created for myself - a book about my grandparents. (Above, in a page from the book, I am pictured with my cousin Todd and Grandma Webster - see more of the book under Types of Books > Individual History).
I grew up in Wyoming in a family that didn’t always sit down long enough to tell stories. So, the opportunity to visit my uncle, great-uncle, aunts and cousins to learn about the grandfather I never met and the grandmother I cherished was a thrill. In addition to spending quality time with family members, I think we all learned things that we never knew… Who knew that Grandma had blond hair as a child? And, wasn’t it a comfort to learn that just before her death Grandma had told her brother that she was happy with her life and was ready to pass on? How many of us weren’t there, or didn’t remember the incredible words that were spoken about Grandpa’s integrity and work ethic at his memorial service?
This record of our history, and time spent together creating it was such a gift. It is one I will always treasure. This holiday season I am grateful to be helping other families to record and preserve their family histories as well.
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