Author Archive: Lenna Gonya

Today, more than ever, we are interested in health issues, and many of these include genetic, inherited problems that may have been in the family for centuries. We may all be aware of the fact that our families have a…
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Grandparents are full of stories, many of which we have heard a thousand times, and yet, they sometimes fail to sink in. These tales are the key to our family’s past, interesting relatives and connections, and traditions that have been…
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Many budding genealogists forget that some very important elements in their family trees. They include names, dates, marriage and death records, but these are only the bare bones of history. Just as any history book or biography would be dry…
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As the years go by, we sometimes lose touch with family members. If you come from a large family, full of aunts, uncles and cousins you know how difficult it is to stay connected. Family reunions give us the chance…
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Your new spouse may very well be the love of your life, but he or she was the apple of their parent’s eye first. Going into a marriage with the idea that you and your partner are going to be…
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Nursing homes across the country are filled with elderly relatives who seldom see their families. Their children and grandchildren have moved away, or are busy with their own lives, and they keep in touch with an occasional card, phone call,…
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In many cultures in the world, grandparents are considered vital sources of knowledge. They are treasured and respected because they have endured a lifetime of experiences, both bad and good. They have learned what works and what doesn’t, and what…
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