I have always marveled at the concept of heroism and those, who by design or by accident become real heroes. There are many examples of those who give their all. I remember years ago reading a Readers Digest article about a young man walking along the Potomac River in Washington DC, in the evening, in…
Tag: Family History
On Linking
It is common for people generally to question the importance of writing about or even to know anything about their forefathers, the people who lived before they were even born. You might hear the expression: “they are dead and buried, gone—history. What is important is the here and now—forget the past.” It is often hard…
On Church Growth
A recent church news section had an interesting article about the growth of the Church compared to other Christian denominations in the United States. In the last decade, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been the fastest growing church in the country (based on converts) and is currently the 6th largest Christian…
On Reminiscing
A group of us elderly folks were standing around during a break at the family history center just reminiscing and having a great time, discussing and laughing about the days of yore. While we were thus engaged it struck me how fun and important it is to reminisce. One lady had brought a copy of…
On Personal Histories
One of my Great G. G. Grandfathers, John Sayer, born 1750, was a relatively famous fur trader and a partner in the Northwest Fur Company of Montreal, Canada. There are pieces of information about him in a dozen or more history books in Canada and Minnesota but oh, how I would love to be able…
On Missionary Work to Members
Most, long time, active members of the church can describe their years of service as varied and diverse. From assignments of teaching to leadership responsibilities, all of which have provided them with growth experiences and often a great deal of joy. Most Elders and many sisters have been called at least once to be…