Meet Carolynn.
She is my Grandmother & died many years before I was born. I am lucky enough to be her namesake. She came to me & gave me hope when l felt like giving up. I can’t describe it, & have a difficult time putting it into words, but she is there for me. She has answered my prayers, cried with me, smiled with me & cheered me on.
I spent 26 years of my life sitting on the sidelines of family history. It wasn’t until I made the choice to give it a try, that things started to change for me. Within that very first year of doing family history work, little by little I noticed the blessings that came.
Carolynn was the first memorable blessing that came from my family history efforts. She visited me, comforted me and answered a desperate prayer. Everyone needs a Carolynn, a guardian angel.
If I could give any advice, it would be to let go of your fears that come with the phrase “family history”. It can look different for you than it looks for me. It is an extremely personal journey. Ask in faith where you are needed and what can fit into your season. You may even find a guardian angel to help. . .
Today I shared a connection with one of my ancestors, but we also want to hear about your connections! If you are interested in sharing, visit seasonforfamily.com/share and submit your story.
Let’s inspire each other ➳ #selfiewithanancestor #seasonforfamilystories Do you believe in guardian angels? Tell me in the comments below.
