The discovery of a rare photograph of my great grandmother playing in the snow.
Tag: Missionaries
Context is King
Since I have been looking into my family history and reading letters from the past, I have become increasingly interested in the context my relatives lived in. They were born in the 19th century and passed into the 20th, with everything that happened and was invented at the time. Just as I find it hard … Continue reading Context is King
Saved by the Braid…
A story about family geneaology research, a wedding picture and how a braid was a determining factor in my familys' continutiy.
Scars For Life
Reading letters from my great grandmother I slowly unveil her history and piece together the puzzle that is our familys' legacy
Courage and new beginnings
Going for what you want out of life is not always easy, but it all comes down to taking those first steps and overcoming your fears. Olga, is an example of that.
Revisiting History
A reflection on how getting to know your family history can make you feel more connected to your relatives and where you come from. I just received a book I ordered. It's a pretty old book - printed in 1921. I got a tip from a newly found relative that there was a story about … Continue reading Revisiting History
