"Story is the glue that holds humanity together and invites the world to remember what it's like to feel."
-Teresa Clark, visit her site Storyteller
From the time I was young, my Grandma Roundy told me stories of her pioneer ancestors. She instilled within my soul the desire to keep that connection alive, to remember and celebrate their lives, their courage and their contributions to our family.
I've been attending the RootsTech Convention in Salt Lake City
which has been absolutely fabulous. I've met incredibly nice people from all over - Washington D.C., Illinois, Idaho, Alaska, New York, Georgia - who also have that desire to connect with their ancestors. I've learned new and more effective ways to search for my family. I've been introduced to products and services to assist in this endeavor. I've been encouraged and motivated to find more information and, most importantly, to share it with others - especially my own children, nieces and nephews. So watch for more to come.
Tonight my husband and daughter joined me for An Evening of Storytelling which was utterly delightful. Thanks to Clive Romney, Syd Lieberman, Ginger Parkinson, Jan Smith, and Kim Weitkamp, for sharing their talents with us and for inspiring me to tell my own stories.
"Once I understand someone's story my heart opens and I can love and have empathy towards them."
-Ginger Parkinson, visit her site Ginger Tales
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