Record Keeping

Master the Maze

I don’t know if you’ve had this experience while doing Family History, but when my husband and I do ours… we can get lost in the maze very quickly.  You know, one thing leads to another and pretty soon you are lost! Though there are many techniques for keeping track of doing the work of family… Read More Master the Maze

Family History and Temple Work

I Don’t Need to do Family Research Anymore, Right?

Many of us get intimidated when we hear the word “research”, it conjures up memories of assigned research papers or research projects, reluctantly completed, often after much anxiety and procrastination. Our lack of desire to do Family History research may stem from bad past experiences, a lack of knowledge and skills required to do the… Read More I Don’t Need to do Family Research Anymore, Right?

Quotes

The Gift of Family History

It seems appropriate at this time of year as we have celebrated Thanksgiving and are approaching the Christmas Season to be reminded of the gift family history can be in our lives. The following is from Elder Dale G. Renlund talking about family history and the wonderful blessings it will bring into our lives. “When… Read More The Gift of Family History

Family Activities

A Towel and a Hug

My heart was full as I watched five of my grandchildren each receive a towel and then a hug from their great-grandma as they exited the temple baptismal font after being baptized by their father or uncle. My dad, their great-grandpa, was also present serving as a witness. Having four generations in the temple to… Read More A Towel and a Hug