Just thought that I would take the time to write about a personal experience of mine, that perhaps may inspire others in their own genealogical journeys. About a year and a half ago my Dad died. When my brother and sisters went to clear out his small apartment we found some old family photos that my Dad had saved sitting in a suitcase by the door. These were photos that my Grandparents had when they were alive. Almost every photo was just loose, lying in the suitcase, with no information on them at all to identify any of the individuals. After briefly looking through these photos, I put them aside, as it was just too much to deal with emotionally. Then about a week ago I happened upon an old 1927 photo album that had never been used. It looked brand new and came complete with about 8 packages of those small black corners used for mounting the photos. When I inquired at the yard sale about the price, the lady said that she only wanted a buck for it. Needless to say I bought the album. And as life would happen to be, my van broke down and had to go in for repairs so I was stuck at home today with no transportation and no Internet because I had to keep the phone lines open for the car dealership. What to do with a full day at home. Well, today I took out those pictures that my Dad had kept that used to belong to his Mom and I gave them all a place in this new album that I bought. Looks just like it was Grandma's now. Tomorrow I will work on making sure that everyone is identified, then the album will be complete. While I can't bring my Dad or my Grandparents back, at least I can do something by doing this album for them, so that they may not be forgotten. I had to do this as the next generation after me would not know the majority of these people. It was something that had to be done and I am happy that I have at least now done this much. Perhaps many of you are in the same situation. Sometimes it is hard going back and looking at pictures of those who have died, but know that this is something that in time you too may be able to do. So instead of feeling sorry for myself, because of van troubles and being stranded at home, I took the day to do something for those who came before me. Grandma would be proud of me! Thank you all for lettting me share this story with you. And, yes, I also cried too! Mickey [email protected] Mickey's Roll Call Mania Web Page http://mickey.pa-roots.com Mickey's Genealogy Web Page http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/3027

Might I suggest that you get some acid free paper and put a piece between each of the pages. Some of the old albums had so much acid in them the litterly ate the pictures. That way the next few generations will get the same feelings you have with the family. I envy you all the pictures. Enjoy. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mickey Cendrowski" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 6:14 PM Subject: [PAARMSTR-L] Sharing a Positive Story > Just thought that I would take the time to write about a personal > experience of mine, that perhaps may inspire others in their own > genealogical journeys. > > About a year and a half ago my Dad died. When my brother and sisters > went to clear out his small apartment we found some old family photos > that my Dad had saved sitting in a suitcase by the door. > > These were photos that my Grandparents had when they were alive. > > Almost every photo was just loose, lying in the suitcase, with no > information on them at all to identify any of the individuals. > > After briefly looking through these photos, I put them aside, as it > was just too much to deal with emotionally. > > Then about a week ago I happened upon an old 1927 photo album that had > never been used. It looked brand new and came complete with about 8 > packages of those small black corners used for mounting the photos. > > When I inquired at the yard sale about the price, the lady said that > she only wanted a buck for it. > > Needless to say I bought the album. > > And as life would happen to be, my van broke down and had to go in for > repairs so I was stuck at home today with no transportation and no > Internet because I had to keep the phone lines open for the car > dealership. > > What to do with a full day at home. > > Well, today I took out those pictures that my Dad had kept that used > to belong to his Mom and I gave them all a place in this new album > that I bought. > > Looks just like it was Grandma's now. > > Tomorrow I will work on making sure that everyone is identified, then > the album will be complete. > > While I can't bring my Dad or my Grandparents back, at least I can do > something by doing this album for them, so that they may not be > forgotten. > > I had to do this as the next generation after me would not know the > majority of these people. > > It was something that had to be done and I am happy that I have at > least now done this much. > > Perhaps many of you are in the same situation. Sometimes it is hard > going back and looking at pictures of those who have died, but know > that this is something that in time you too may be able to do. > > So instead of feeling sorry for myself, because of van troubles and > being stranded at home, I took the day to do something for those who > came before me. > > Grandma would be proud of me! > > Thank you all for lettting me share this story with you. > > And, yes, I also cried too! > > Mickey > [email protected] > > Mickey's Roll Call Mania Web Page > http://mickey.pa-roots.com > > Mickey's Genealogy Web Page > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Valley/3027 > > ______________________________