This year has been an adventure in family history. Condensed version of this is that our ancestor, Benjamin Baker, having lost his wife, had a pregnant daughter who died in childbirth. The child lived and was given in trust to a family who had just lost twin babies. The present day ancestors of this baby started searching for the family of Benjamin Baker and were reunited with them (us) this year. As a joint effort the new cousins came together to get a headstone on the previously unmarked grave of Benjamin Baker. We had the unique and wonderful opportunity to attend to celebration and dedication of this location.
As I came away from this small ceremony, I feel dedicated to listening and recording the histories of the living. Wouldn't it be amazing if we could capture everyone's history while they were still living? If we could all appreciate each other so much to take time to appreciate each others lives?
Yes, our ancestors will search for clues and wish they had more pictures, letters, writings. I want to help them out by capturing and celebrating the lives of the living.
Thank you Mom, for giving me this love of stories and of people.
I miss my grandparents so much.
My darlings.
Mom & long lost cousins.
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