I love family stories. Family history research is not my favorite thing to do, but I can read or write family stories all day long. I love old family photos and display them in many rooms of the house. There are just so many ways to connect with our ancestors. I find strength in learning about them and visiting where they lived. So, this video of Elder Holland and his family gathering in southern Utah was fun for me.
I love how my aunt Kate compiled generations of family recipes as Christmas gifts to the family. Just last night, I made a cake using my Great-grandmother Violet’s recipe. After enjoying the cake, I asked the boys to find Grandma Violet’s picture on the wall. In her portrait she smiles as a young teenager with a great big flower in her hair. One son rolled his eyes at my request to find her, but I didn’t care. Someday he will be glad to know something about her.