I belong to a group of pioneer women who meet every month to share ancestor histories and discuss daily pioneer life.I love being with these women because we enjoy a common heritage. Even though we aren’t related, we came from the same roots.
As we connect with our ancestors and learn of their trials
and struggles and painfully sad experiences, I grieve with those who have gone
before. It helps me put my life in perspective.
When I throw a load of clothes in the washing machine, I
think of the pioneers boiling their clothes and then scrubbing off the
difficult stains on a corrugated tin wash board. I know my life isn’t that
difficult.
I listen to the triumphs of by-gone years, and know that if
they could succeed, I can also. I gain strength from their stories to become
better than I am. A sense of synergy comes into my life as I reconnect with
them and
I am more . . .
and greater . . .
and stronger . . .
because of them.
Connect with your past. Find gratitude in your heart for
them. Grow beyond yourself because of them. Let them bless your life.
I haven't been able to attend the DUP meetings here since our mission and I miss that a lot. I connected with my ancestors stories several years a go and I have a mantra of; if my Grandma and Great Grandma can do hard things then I can too. I love our pioneer heritage and it is a strength to me. I really think it is important to share these stories with our grandchildren to strengthen them too. Love and hugs for this awesome post!
ReplyDeleteI draw strength from those who have gone before me. Thank you for expressing these thoughts so well. I appreciate your example. Excellent post! :)
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