Family heritage quotes

“If you don't recount your family history, it will be lost. Honor your own stories and tell them too. The tales may not seem very important, but they are what binds families and makes each of us who we are.” -Madeleine L’Engle Let's keep connecting the dots -Sarah :)

"I wish I had realized that family history is a perishable commodity. It disappears with time, as memories fade, and as loved ones pass on. I wish I had known that the most important aspect of family history is preserving a record of the present for the future." -Guy Black So true! Start preserving YOUR life history... right now! -Sarah :)

Several years ago, I wrote on the Chart Chick blog about one of my favorite Christmas traditions (http://thechartchick.blogspot.com/2013/12/one-of-my-favorite-family-christmas.html) . In my family, it is traditional to have English Trifle on Christmas Eve. I have British ancestry, and my Grandfather Darrell Dana loved it. He loved all things custard and tapioca. I get that from him. We only have trifle on this one day of the year. So it is really connected with Christmas to me. Christmas…

Days Gone By “ The special book upon the shelf, Was made with many hands. Our ancestors who posed back then, All came from different lands. Their pictures were all tucked away, And rarely did we see, The importance of these treasures- The start of you and me. The history of our families, Now here in black and white. Preserved with special care and time, Each page is done just right. When time permits, we take it down, And think of days long past. Our hopes, our dreams, our heritage, All safe…

Our family roots provide us with stability, a sense of belonging, and a deep understanding of our heritage. Let's explore 10 powerful quotes.

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Genealogy is about stories - Names and dates without context have very little meaning - Learning about the lives of our ancestors, what they did; where they lived; what they saw and heard around them is what makes genealogy such a fascinating pursuit.

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