I can’t recall how long I’ve been journaling about my family history. I started blogging in 2006 and shared some of my discoveries with family, friends and followers on my blog sites and on social media.
I have submitted some of my family history to publications. I submitted some family history to family reunion booklets. I see that we should spread our discoveries out there for our present and future generations.
It’s good to see who’s connected to our family trees and see what we share in common. Also, I see others who are not related to me gathering what I have done. I do the same things because I want to see if a person on other’s trees are connected to my family connections.
We all have stories to share. I think it’s how we express what we know about our heritage that brings our discoveries to life. It’s how we look at what we know and share our findings with others. It’s important to preserve our family history.
As I’m going about my family connections journey, I have noticed that fewer people have slacked interest in finding their family connections. It’s like the zeal is gone. Nevertheless, I think that it’s good to keep planting seeds for those who are searching. I believe that there are future generations who are waiting to know about their ancestors and relatives.
DNA matches have become a game changer in discoveries. I’ve been finding more relatives through this process. And I have come across many many surprises. I’m thankful that I sent off for my DNA kit years ago.
It’s sad when DNA relatives don’t acknowledge DNA results. DNA can be a heartbreaking experience. Or it can be a joyful discovery to contact with long lost relatives. Nobody was born by accident. . There are adoptees who want to know who their parents and relatives are
I believe that there are future relatives who will pick up where other family historians left off. There were others before me. And I have picked up the task and I’m running with it.
I’ll journey as long as I am able. So whosoever will be next, may the LORD grant you and family historians insight and wisdom to look deeper into their family connections. The journey is endless. But the reward in finding out more on the family tree is exciting to discover.
Thanks for reading.
How Am I Preserving My Family History?
God bless you.
S..A. Blakley
Week 19 ~ Amy Johnson Crow’s #52Ancestors in 52 Week Challenge for 2024
The theme for Week 19 is “Preserve.” We preserve a lot as genealogists: papers, stories, history itself. There is also the tasty kind of “preserve.” (Now I’m hungry for some strawberry jam on fresh-baked bread.) What have you or your ancestors preserved?
The Chronicles of Susan 