An Adventure To The Past

“This packrat has learned that what the next generation will value most is not what we owned, but the evidence of who we were and the tales of how we loved. In the end, it’s the family stories that are worth the storage.” -Ellen Goodman

In my basement lies a closet full of memories collected by my Grandmother. She was a photographer extraordinaire. Every trip to the park, every family gathering, every holiday, there she was snapping away pictures from the corner. Even at the age of 92 she was still gleefully taking pictures and developing a roll of film each week. In her old age, she would spend hours pouring over pictures, carefully labeling and documenting them. FamilySearch.org gives me the opportunity to share these cherished memories with the world. I can upload photos, stories, documents, and records for my ancestors. As I go through Grandma's memories, I hope to uncover ancestors who are prepared and ready for temple ordinances. They will be forever grateful for the countless hours Grandma spent carefully recording her personal family history. Grandma found a way to serve her family forever. Her work is the greatest gift she could leave to her posterity.