How things change!

Two short months ago, our Sundays were hectically busy. We came home from church and helped feed, care for, and play with two young children. We made sure that their mother was also fed and cared for as much as she needed. Our single son would drop in and spend some time with his brother and whoever else was home (usually before heading off to take care of home responsibilities before the next day’s work). Oldest and youngest daughters were usually in some state of presence, the former usually out with friends, the younger usually asleep in preparation for her early morning shift at the airport.

Those busy Sabbath days, I would sometimes long for a little free time to work on my family history research. As my husband often says, be careful what you wish for as today it appears to have come to pass. Youngest son is at work. Youngest daughter is asleep. Oldest daughter is doing a short shift after an exciting day at church. Oldest son and wife were here when I got home. We had a nice lunch and visit before they also left for pre-Monday preparations. Husband will not be home for some time yet due to church responsibilities. Daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren are missed every day, but especially today!

So I think I’ll go get a little snack before I begin my family history. Let’s see if I can connect with that crowd of family that is a little harder to see but may be even more engaged in my efforts than some of the living!