I have spent the last five days in Michigan visiting my
mom and reconnecting with my brothers and their families. Winter storm Jayden has delayed my return to
Dallas. For the second day in a row I received
a text that my flight was cancelled. I
am warm, safe, and contented, other than having to stretch an extra couple of
days out of the clothes I packed. It
has been decades since I had to wait out a winter storm in Michigan. It is a reminder why we moved south; winter in
Texas lasts a couple of days instead of dragging on for months
.
I did have another item on my agenda this trip. Our son-in-law, John Seale has been working
on a family tree. The branches on my
mother’s side of the family are a little slim.
I was hoping to fill in some of the blanks. I was not disappointed. It is such a blessing that both my mom and my
uncle, Don Ulbrich, have fantastic memories at ages 97 and 95
respectively. My mom has trouble
hearing, and can barely see, but get her talking about family or church history
she has a fantastic memory. This trip
the stories just kept coming. I spent
six hours with my mom last Thursday and was never bored.
I am reminded that the members of Generation Z (those
presently teenagers and younger) have a real interest in the legacy of those
who have gone before them. They are
motivated by a desire to grow from their experiences and in turn make the world
a better place.
I would encourage you to share your story with your grandchildren. I think you will discover that while your own
children are not that interested in your family tree your grandchildren might
be more receptive. I see a real hope in
today’s teens and young adults.
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