Category: Family Testimony
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Today’s main source is the kind of thing many of us put off writing – our own memories. They are an imperfect, but vital, source for getting to know our ancestors.
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As I prepare to write about a family with a unique faith tradition, let’s explore what makes discussing American faith traditions so fraught.
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Another notable Callan – and this one should feel right at home during Pride Month.
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Our family may not quite look like yours, but we’re proud of our kids and the lives we’ve put together. Here’s to celebrating those differences.
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Just looking at the simple facts of their biographies isn’t enough; you have to look at everyone around them to see the story of Don and Esther.
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The concept of “honor” is almost never what people want you to think it is.
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When we look back at the lives our ancestors led, how much do we project our lives onto theirs? How do they compare? And how much of that comparison holds up to scrutiny?
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His sons and grandchildren remembered him for us, but we have to read between the lines to find out the arc of his story.
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This week, I’d like to hear from you: What treasured musical heritage ties you to your ancestors? A particular hymn or song? Do you have any professional musicians in your tree? Let me know!
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Sometimes the memories we have don’t carry the history of the people that made them. I got to meet the youngest of my Great-Grandparents before she died, but it would be years before I learned her story.
Mightier Acorns 