I love collecting art and meaningful quotes about angels. “In like manner our fathers and mothers, brothers, sisters and friends who have passed away from this earth, having been faithful, and worthy to enjoy these rights and privileges, may have a mission given them to visit their relatives and friends upon the earth again, bringing… Read More Eternally Connected
It’s been said, “The struggle ends when gratitude begins.” This week begins one of my favorite times of the year! Certainly, the weeks that are left in the year will be busy, and we will have so many options to choose from in how to fill our days. But with Thanksgiving being celebrated this week, it… Read More Remember to Give Thanks
Did you know at the Granite FamilySearch Center there are consultants who have experience in specific areas of family history research? What an incredible family history resource! Besides the consultants who have been trained in FamilySearch Family Tree, many are also knowledgeable in DNA, very familiar with Ancestry and other genealogy sites, personal history writing,… Read More I Need Help!
I never knew my maternal grandfather, Frederick Benjamin Critchlow. He died at the age of 51, when my mother was a high school senior. But on Veteran’s Day, I think of him and the sacrifices he and his family made as he served his country. Fred was born in Ogden, Utah in 1887 and married… Read More Veteran’s Day Memories
President Russell M. Nelson has recently said, “In coming days, we will see the greatest manifestations of the Savior’s power that the world has ever seen…He will bestow countless privileges, blessings, and miracles upon the faithful.” (link to talk) It is certainly an exciting time to be alive! There are so many ways to fill our days… Read More The Things of Most Value
A few weeks ago, I was on my family tree on Ancestry.com and noticed a Geneanet hint for one of my ancestors. I hadn’t used Geneanet much before, but knowing it was one of FamilySearch’s top partner websites, I thought I would look more closely at this hint. I was thrilled to find more ancestors… Read More FamilySearch Partner Site – Geneanet
Last year I went to visit my mother in Ohio. She is elderly and physically not strong. She often feels like she can’t contribute to life as she wants. It was during this visit that the 1950 census came out on FamilySearch. I had the impression to look at the census and index names as she napped or… Read More My Mother Found Purpose Through Indexing
In our recent General Conference, Elder Ronald A. Rasband stated, “To gather Israel, we need missionaries, many more than are serving. There are so many ways senior missionaries can do what no one else can.” (link to talk) Elder Rasband noted that serving a senior mission can mean traveling to serve as a full-time missionary, but… Read More Is a Mission Possible?
Often it seems that we are willing to go to great lengths to get something we want. How often do we observe others seeking solutions or remedies for things they think will make them happier, keep them younger longer or even help them become more successful. The world would have us chasing the latest fads in… Read More Promised Blessings
Moving near the center was inspirational for me. Looking for a home is not an easy process for anyone. Upon entering my current home, there was a black hairless cat sitting on the kitchen counter. Not a good start. At the same time, I had an impression this was the house. Not quite the match.… Read More Granite FamilySearch Center is an Amazing Resource for Everyone
