Haven’t commented in awhile, but absolutely enjoying the ride. Your stories guide me to think back on my forebears journeys and has stimulated some questions and discussions with family. I am the oldest of 8 and one of 60 some grandchildren. My mother was one of 15, my dad was one 2. His only brother married one of my mother’s sisters so that has at least eliminated one complexity. 😂 I hope your family is enjoying these stories as much as I am.
Thank you, Joan, for your kind words. Wow, have you ever had a whole family reunion? Michael's family is far more extensive than mine and at every funeral or wedding I make him test me on who everyone is. Still, it's only a fraction of yours!
Well…not in a very long time. We have our own private FB page where we catch up and share history as it surfaces or someone might need to connect. We might have outgrown reunions or we reflect the country divides too? 🤷♀️ Still grateful for the context and yep, like Michael, could list pretty much every member and know my “number” in the grandchild line. 😉
Haven’t commented in awhile, but absolutely enjoying the ride. Your stories guide me to think back on my forebears journeys and has stimulated some questions and discussions with family. I am the oldest of 8 and one of 60 some grandchildren. My mother was one of 15, my dad was one 2. His only brother married one of my mother’s sisters so that has at least eliminated one complexity. 😂 I hope your family is enjoying these stories as much as I am.
Thank you, Joan, for your kind words. Wow, have you ever had a whole family reunion? Michael's family is far more extensive than mine and at every funeral or wedding I make him test me on who everyone is. Still, it's only a fraction of yours!
Well…not in a very long time. We have our own private FB page where we catch up and share history as it surfaces or someone might need to connect. We might have outgrown reunions or we reflect the country divides too? 🤷♀️ Still grateful for the context and yep, like Michael, could list pretty much every member and know my “number” in the grandchild line. 😉