Light The World Initiative -- Day Two
Jesus Honored His Parents and So Can You





My parents have both passed away, but I decided to honour them by learning more about two of my ancestors -- one from each of their family lines.

I first looked up my maternal grandmother, someone I don't really remember, but have always admired.  She passed away when I was not quite five years old, so the only thing I know about her is what my mom told me, and what I researched today.  She was a hard worker, soft-spoken, and extremely devout in her faith in Jesus Christ.  Although her husband was not religious, and their was no formally established church in her area, she would gather her children around her and teach them all she knew from the scriptures.  I especially love her for this last reason!

I also looked up my paternal great-grandfather.  I learned from a newspaper clipping that he was quite a builder in the community.  Many of the landmark homes and buildings in my hometown were built by him.  Some day I would love to see the Victorian-style home he built turned into a bed and breakfast.  Unfortunately, it won't be done by me.  Not only will I probably never live there, but I can think of a hundred things I enjoy doing more than cooking.

I'm really glad I took the time to learn more about them, as suggested by this initiative.  It was a wonderful experience.

Dixie