On Tuesday, April 6th, I woke up not feeling well. There's only so much a 50 year old body can take (driving for two straight days in a row, changing two time zones and trying to stay up two hours later than usual, eating more fast food in two days than I do in two months - you get the picture). Thankfully, a few Exedrin did the trick.
I again had the opportunity to visit the BYU library and found more reference materials. I love being there. I didn't want to leave.
In the afternoon, William and I drove to Magna to meet my father's cousin, and scan in her genealogy documents and photo's on my paternal Grandmother's side. I now have some treasures thanks to Janet. It was delightful. We drove home and I felt gratitude within, as my heart connects to my ancestors, whom I am growing to love.
In the evening, we had a filet mignon dinner at my brother Steve's home in the Salt Lake City area. We enjoyed visiting them so much!
On Wednesday we drove to another of my father's cousins, Jess, and scanned in documents and photos on my paternal Grandfather's side. We spent a long time there. His daughter was also there, and it was fun to visit with her. They also had pictures I had never seen! I held letters my great grandparents wrote. I cried as I read one especially tender letter. I feel so grateful for the technology of a scanner, where I can cherish these family documents and photo's. I have a lot of work ahead of me!
We decided to drive back to Jeffrey and Jennifer's home and spend more time with them (our original plan had us driving to Idaho Falls next). We had hardly seen them, since they were working long hours, and Jeffrey was going to school. We bought dinner ingredients, and barbecued T-bone steaks, steamed asparagus, and baked yams. The steak was excellent!
We then played some games which made us smile and laugh, and watched a "Life" documentary. I'm so glad we decided to drive back and be with them. This was our funnest and most relaxed night with Jeffrey and Jenn.
On Thursday we drove to Idaho Falls. We asked my parents to meet us at William's parents. We shared with them some special experiences William and I had. I then went with my parents to their home which is in the process of a kitchen/family room renovation, and William stayed to help his father with computer issues.
We stayed that evening at Ron and Kari's home, which is impressive, delightful, colorful and cheerful. I love it there! Thanks Ron and Kari. Below are photos of Ron and Kari's home:
1 comment:
You are nothing if no diligent, girl! Everytime I read your blog I am impressed with what neat thing you are doing next. Not just any genealogy, but visiting cousin, exchanging letters and pictures etc;
I am very very impressed.
(Sounds like a fun time, too:)
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