I too, would like to thank Judy for her hours of volunteerism on behalf of Northwest Florida (Santa Rosa County & Escambia). > you, too!!! Please come back if circumstances allow. > THANKS SO MUCH for ALL the MANY GREAT THINGS YOU HAVE DONE here. > Your new home community is lucky to get you. > Bruce Rova > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Lawson E Jolly > Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2008 10:12 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [FL-WFGS] Thanks to Everyone > > > Hi WFGS Friends, > > We'll shut down the computer in a few minutes and pack it to put on the > moving van tomorrow morning. I wanted to say thanks before we do. > > WFGS has meant so much to me during our years in Pensacola, and I'll > always be grateful for what I've learned. It has truly enriched my > life. > > On the first morning I walked into the meeting room many years ago, I > knew nothing about genealogy and was a bit nervous about how I'd be > received. Would there be a place for a total novice? Would my > questions seem too simple? My fears quickly vanished as I was > welcomed by so many warm and friendly people, and they were smart as well > as warm and friendly! My questions were answered with patience and > respect. I was about to step into a new world - and a wonderful one at > that! > > The early morning Gen Ed classes were a tremendous help. My thanks to > Liz, Carolyn, Lee, and the others who gave of their time and knowledge. > To learn about census, land, probate, cemeteries, and countless other > basics armed me with needed skills. > > All the programs, conferences and workshops were educational - always top > quality. My thanks to the countless members who brought it all to > pass. You probably never knew how very important and valuable your > work was (and still is!). > > To be asked to help with projects made me feel a part of the > organization. I loved working with the Fisher-Pou and census > transcription projects. I had never done that kind of work, but those > in charge were patient and encouraging. Thanks to Roy, and to Jerry > and Jenny. Thanks especially when I gave up proofing the 1885. I was > embarrassed that I found it too difficult to proof, but Jenny's sweet > smile said she understood and not to worry. > > To be asked to volunteer at PPL was the beginning of a true love affair. > As I tried to help others find information, I found information myself. > I learned so much and was thrilled at the end of each day to realize > all the new facts stored in my head and heart. Thanks to Roy for > patiently explaining the work and for telling me I'd love doing it. He > was right. I've loved it as I've loved few other things in my life. > > I truly believe WFGS is one of the finest societies in the U.S. I know > you'll continue to blaze new trails and continue to enjoy much success > along the way. How I'd love to be here for the Family History Day in > April. They'll stand in line, I know, and they won't be disappointed! > > Again, thanks to all for taking the time to help me. I'll always be > grateful that you did. > > Your friend, > Judy Jolly > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > >