We have been taught that remembering can help us maintain meaningful connections to those that went before us. “A Memory with My Mother” is our center’s “Remember and Record” topic this month. With both Memorial Day and Mother’s Day in May, this prompt made me think about my amazing mother, Elinor Critchlow Frost, and the… Read More Was She Wonder Woman—No, She Was Just My Mom!
A story from my mom’s childhood was turned into a children’s book! What a delightful way to share family history! My mom doesn’t talk much about herself so when she shared this story, I wanted to document it and this was a memorable way for her grandchildren and posterity. My 11 year old niece was visiting as… Read More A Fun Way to Share Family History: A Children’s Book
Last Christmas my wife and I received the following invitation from our eldest daughter and her family: Due to busy schedules, we could not find a date that worked for everyone until just recently. This month we finally took the drive down memory lane and what a choice experience it was. In preparation for our… Read More DRIVE DOWN MEMORY LANE
Recently, a relative of my husband passed away and I felt moved to view her page on FamilySearch’s Family Tree. This led to spending some time exploring my husband’s ancestral line. I was amazed at all the pictures and records that were attached to his ancestors. They told a story and prompted me to find… Read More Learning Their Story
November is a time when we gather together as family and friends and recall the blessings in our lives. Oftentimes, we reminisce about those who have gone before and even the more recent past. This is a perfect time to capture some of those stories from our loved ones. It doesn’t have to be overwhelming. … Read More Tell Me a Story
You may already have a wonderful tool for sharing memories in your own home. If you have an “all-in-one” printer you can scan documents, photos, etc. to your computer or USB drive. These documents or photos can then be opened up on your computer, named, then attached as a memory to your FamilySearch account. After… Read More Did You Know?
When I was born, I had eleven living grandparents, one of whom was a great-great-grandfather. I was surrounded by people who loved me, unconditionally. Not only did I have all these grandparents but I had lots of “aunts, uncles and cousins” too. Some of them I knew only slightly and others quite well. It’s wonderful… Read More Grandparents are a Wonderful Gift