Sometimes it frightens me when I think about the connection I feel with my ancestors.  It’s a strong connection that moves me to tears as I feel their presence at times. It’s even stronger when I am amongst present relatives.  I’m a wimp at family reunions. I love my family and seeing the current makes me love and appreciate the past even more so.

I’ve dabbled a little in genealogy. I remember when I first “found” my grandparents in the Census records/archives at the library. Oh my! When I saw “Papa” (my maternal grandfather), it was as though I could feel him. (more…)