Every family has
its share of curiosities and longstanding legends. Family trees tend to contain all
sorts of fruit in their many branches.
Ours is no
exception, although I count our extended clan as exceptional.
Don't we all?
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to explore a treasure trove of old family photographs, diaries and letters. I was astonished to see childhood photos of long-gone relatives and discover I somewhat resembled a few of them. It pleased me to find writings from the early 1900s and see how those who came before me enjoyed weaving words in creative ways.
Maybe that's where my love of writing began.
Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to explore a treasure trove of old family photographs, diaries and letters. I was astonished to see childhood photos of long-gone relatives and discover I somewhat resembled a few of them. It pleased me to find writings from the early 1900s and see how those who came before me enjoyed weaving words in creative ways.
Maybe that's where my love of writing began.
I enjoyed revisiting
intriguing stories about some of my ancestors.
The tales brought
these people to life, at least in my imagination. Many died before I was born,
so I was particularly interested in learning about fascinating forebears I
never had the chance to know.
In our clan, we
have had pioneers and patriots, as well as an abundance of peculiarities. Picking
through pictures and uncovering memories, we learned of miracles and mayhem. We
heard about struggles, successes, and even a couple of scandals.
Our lineage
contains a legacy of faith and family values, but it also reveals plenty of
opportunities for God’s grace and mercy.
I loved seeing how
the Lord’s hand never left our family line, even when forebears fumbled, and
how He blessed those who earnestly looked to Him. I trust future generations
will notice the same Fatherly faithfulness, should the Lord tarry.
I’m
thankful for forebears, who demonstrated authentic living.
What stories these
folks could tell, if they were still with us! I’m looking forward to asking my
ancestors a wealth of questions and doing a lot of catching up, when we meet in
eternity.
For You have
heard my vows, O God;
You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.
You have given me the inheritance of those who fear Your name.
Psalm 61:5,
NASB
For what
are you thankful?
Image/s:
Old Family Photo
Family Property –Private
Collection
Thankful at Thanksgiving
Adapted from public domain
artwork
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