Not unlike plants, we (people) have roots which contribute to our very nature. Many of the stories of our predecessors remain tightly wrapped or even buried in the archives of time just yearning to be loosened - told and shared. We can be strengthened by our ancestors only after we unravel the root bound stories waiting to be heard.
So, the purpose of this blog is to help us feel bound to discover our ancestral roots. Unlike being bound for Alaska or bound and determined to master a goal, my intent is to encourage us as family, to become more root bound as we learn more about our family roots.
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Theoretically each month a different ancestor will be introduced. As time goes on, I may realize that that is way too ambitious of a goal. Anyway, periodically a new person from our family past will be featured. Keep in mind that in many cases I will select only snippets to post. But where you might hunger and thirst for more of their stories, just let me know. Hopefully we can all benefit from the nutrients (faith, courage, determination) gleaned from them as we become root bound together.
good start! I too struggle to learn this animal called blogging but I'm getting better...ish.
ReplyDeleteI have requested and received patriarcal blessings for almost all of our direct decendants. I am typing them out to be read more easily. If you want to include those in the blogs as you introduce ancestors that might be cool. I was going to put them all together into a paperback booklet, still might, but if you are interested in highlighting soem of that info in future ancestor blogs let me know!
Jan, You are indeed Awesome! This is such a great endeavor. I have teary eyes re-reading these stories and and eager toshare them with my kids. We can never have too many reminders of what a strong heritage our family has.
ReplyDeleteThanks for doing this inspiring work.
Love to you all, Nancy