Last week, we had several opportunities to help others with family history. I'm happy when I get to help others begin thinking more about their ancestors and families.
In December, I gave a short talk to the sisters serving in the Visitor Center. This part of the talk describes some of the reasons family history is important to me.
In December, I gave a short talk to the sisters serving in the Visitor Center. This part of the talk describes some of the reasons family history is important to me.
"Christmas is a time when we love to share gifts with our families and friends!
FamilySearch.org is a place where we can share wonderful gifts with our family members - past, present, and future. At FamilySearch, we can celebrate the lives of family members who lived in the past by sharing photos, stories, and memories. As we share these memories, we can strengthen those who are living today and those who will live in the future. In an article in the New York Times entitled, The Stories That Bind Us, Bruce Feiler reported that: 'From stories, children gain insights into how to deal with the situations they encounter in life. Knowledge about how ancestors lived strengthens families and helps individuals cope with the stresses and strains of everyday life.'”
https://www.lds.org/callings/temple-and-family-history/sunday-lesson/stories-that-bind?lang=eng
I feel happy when I help someone add photos and stories to family tree. These memories can strengthen our families and help us remember the people we are connected to.
https://www.lds.org/topics/family-history/rootstech/elder-packer/can-you-hear-them?lang=eng
The past couple of weeks, Elder Knight has spent lots of time improving and updating Facebook Group Family History Lessons. I assisted. More about the lessons - later.
The past couple of weeks, Elder Knight has spent lots of time improving and updating Facebook Group Family History Lessons. I assisted. More about the lessons - later.
The Visitor Center is a great place to take friends and the people we meet. There are many things to learn about and think about, and the programs are always uplifting and inspirational.
Elder and Sister Eyring have served as directors of the Visitor Center for the past 2 years. Sister Eyring is an incredible violinist. Last Sunday, the missionaries shared their talents and inspirational messages. The Eyrings are going home. They were asked to speak and Sister Eyring was asked to accompany missionaries who were singing and to play additional pieces. She said, that when she was called to serve this mission, she was counseled to play her violin, and she was told that people would feel the spirit through her music. I'm grateful for many opportunities to hear her play the violin and feel the spirit through music. This was a wonderful evening, and we are grateful for the opportunity of getting to know the Eyrings as we served at the Visitor Center. Elder Hardin Eyring and President Henry B Eyring are brothers. In a program at the Visitor Center, last week, they shared memories from their lives and their love for each other. Their messages of love and appreciation for each other were powerful.
I'm afraid my blog posts will be a feast or famine, too much, too often, or nothing.
Hope you have a great week!
Love you!
I'm afraid my blog posts will be a feast or famine, too much, too often, or nothing.
Hope you have a great week!
Love you!
Sister Knight
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