tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post2539890355122622416..comments2023-09-21T10:36:51.233-04:00Comments on Remember... a family history blog: Great ExpectationsBetsy Crosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14485990713613274522noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-65615205928009931592012-01-19T04:51:03.437-05:002012-01-19T04:51:03.437-05:00Hey Samantha!
The greatest lesson for me in all of...Hey Samantha!<br />The greatest lesson for me in all of this research is that I have thoughts and judgements about people that are really a reflection of who I am. It has been a real eye-opener to me. There are so many people that I'm learning from. And even when I try to walk in their shoes I never get the whole picture of how they feel or why they did what they did. But I can find out a bit more about myself, so it's all worthwhile!Betsy Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485990713613274522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-67236275948680025882012-01-17T15:58:38.726-05:002012-01-17T15:58:38.726-05:00That last paragraph is a really powerful one, Bets...That last paragraph is a really powerful one, Betsy! I really appreciate how you respected their lives even without children because I know a few people who would think less of people without children in their lives if the couple had a choice.<br /><br />This reminds me of the Buddhist philosophy of letting go of our expectations and desires. I don't know if I can do so completely, but I do try to roll with the punches and be more flexible. That's what traveling has taught me and I try to always step outside of my comfort zone, so that I'm always ready for something new. =)Samantha Bangayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126342453185964881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-8471421978042901372012-01-10T03:37:26.207-05:002012-01-10T03:37:26.207-05:00Bill,
An old friend called yesterday and we talked...Bill,<br />An old friend called yesterday and we talked about family history for over an hour, ending the conversation ONLY because things IRL needed to get done! But we both have had the same revelation and hope with family history and how to help other people with theirs. There are SO many cousins that get overlooked by people who claim that their history has been researced and collected. I can't believe how many more people are in my 4 generations than I ever imagined were there! <br />So, if you EVER want help (when the bug hits) just drop me a line and I'll send you my Ancestry password, or I'll look up stuff for you if you're busy.<br />Thanks, Bill!Betsy Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485990713613274522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-46061773738171141732012-01-09T21:24:08.293-05:002012-01-09T21:24:08.293-05:00Let me know when you want to start looking up my f...Let me know when you want to start looking up my family. Actually I do have my Dorman line back to 1798 I believe, in North Carolina; so I'm guessing my people crossed the pond a few generations ago, huh?<br /><br />I love the way you breath life into these people and curious enough about their lives to dig a little deeper.Bill Dormanhttp://billdorman.menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-89615163908477343902012-01-08T03:56:26.609-05:002012-01-08T03:56:26.609-05:00Lori, isn't interesting that we all pretty muc...Lori, isn't interesting that we all pretty much enjoy the choices we've made, but don't know what the other choices would have felt like unless they played out. We'd have adjusted our hearts to fit. The universe is very generous to let us choose how, where and who or what to love. Maybe the real lesson is realizing what we want when confronted with the fact that we can't have it. Thanks for your insightful comment. Makes me think some more!Betsy Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485990713613274522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-7552380889895806432012-01-08T03:51:34.000-05:002012-01-08T03:51:34.000-05:00Amber-Lee, your life with your boys in Alaska intr...Amber-Lee, your life with your boys in Alaska intrigues me. The long, cold winters with a lot of indoor time would kill me quickly! You are a gem. Thank you for coming to visit!!Betsy Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485990713613274522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-86405293934603310332012-01-08T03:48:46.890-05:002012-01-08T03:48:46.890-05:00Thanks, Elena! This research has been helping me s...Thanks, Elena! This research has been helping me so much! I see so much to ponder, as you say. See you around!Betsy Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14485990713613274522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-24823600721898138822012-01-07T17:47:26.316-05:002012-01-07T17:47:26.316-05:00Hi Betsy!
Like you, children came easy for me. We ...Hi Betsy!<br />Like you, children came easy for me. We just chose to stop after two. But my oldest friend never had children. Now, as we are in the empty nest phase, when we get together with my friend and her husband it's very strange. We are in the same place, but they had what we've had for the past 25 years. There are no children coming home for Thanksgiving and Christmas. They aren't unhappy. They just chose a different path.<br />The strange thing is, when I'm missing my children, it's a comfort to talk to they who have no children to miss. It puts it all into perspective.<br />:-)<br />LoriLori Gosselinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05438402657014025086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-1391735280009019412012-01-07T15:52:49.310-05:002012-01-07T15:52:49.310-05:00How beautiful, Betsy.
I have two incredible child...How beautiful, Betsy.<br /><br />I have two incredible children... that drive me nuts on a regular basis.... and I wouldn't trade one moment.<br /><br />I can only imagine how it must ache inside to want a gift such as a child, so badly, and not be able to have one...<br /><br />I can only imagine, in that time period, how it must have felt, if they did want so badly an child to love, not to be able to share their lives with one.<br /><br />I am so happy that I am finally here with you. The story told as you discover and understand more of Walter and Ethel, the questions and points raised by finding and thinking of them, in our own lives... well, that is beautiful as well.<br /><br />Thank you, Betsy, for sharing this with us as well.<br /><br />Your friend, Amber-LeePioneer Outfittershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07732035291411903969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393382965737174819.post-91560614163406011432012-01-07T12:36:11.889-05:002012-01-07T12:36:11.889-05:00You always get me pondering Betsy ... I so appreci...You always get me pondering Betsy ... I so appreciate that about you. I so appreciate you sharing your beautiful thoughts and words here ... everywhere!<br /><br />Happiness to you my friend,<br /><br />ElenaElena Patricehttp://www.websitesgiveback.comnoreply@blogger.com