I think I have made this resolution every year for at least 10 or 20 years. I want to compile a family history for my children. I'm not sure that they want a family history, but it seems like something I should provide.
I have done some genealogical research and found lots of information, locations and, maybe, fabrications about my ancestors. I find it a fascinating study. Once in a while someone, grandchildren that do it for a school project usually, will take an interest for a while. I would really like to travel to some of the locations where they lived and research in county courthouses. I want to include all the pictures and stories and fables.
Since I have tried this before, maybe this will be the year. Some things can indicate progress. I take joy in the fact that I have completed some parts of the family history, mostly my husband's family. Mine is less complete, but then I want to include memories in mine. I need to do this soon because I fear my memory gets foggier the farther I get from the event. I want my children and grandchildren to have some knowledge of the people I knew. Maybe its a selfish wish--I have memories to share and, in the process, I get to relive them.
Lots of books are written about families. They are not famous books mostly, but like mine, a memory to share. In the grand scheme of things including New Year's resolutions, this is not a bad goal.
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