Maybe the “cousin connection” is through the Smith family? That’s the worst surname to research!! So far, unsuccessful there, too.

Other projects get my attention; I do things besides “climb trees.” It is my hope and prayer that I never have another mold problem. **If**a problem, the drawer contents will transport easily. I won’t replace the cabinet door; I hope and pray more ventilation (around hot water heater) will mean no more mold or mildew.

…and thermometer in my trailer home says “get used to it”!!

No “official” confirmation but I believe I can report that the 5th-wheel trailer finally sold. Truthfully, the new owner “stole” it because I sacrificed it for far less than the true value. What’s “the old lady” supposed to do?? The trailer was in the front yard of  “a friend of a friend.”  It has been five-and-one-half months and he ordered me to move it. How?? I’m one-hundred-eighty miles away!!

Dr. Oz had a fascinating program today (16 Jun 2020) but a “re-run” of an earlier broadcast. Strange as this may sound, this was an affirmation that my detective work—on Ancestry.com—is worthy of my time and talent. I’ve lost count of the number of people I have helped with their ancestry. Yes, I’m an amateur detective. ~~ It is remarkable how DNA is able to establish the identity of people—decades later. If not now, maybe in years to come information on a branch of my tree will give an individual a name and a family.

Wishful thinking? I “need” to feel I have contributed to society. “Ancestry” is my family because my children and grandchildren have rejected me. I was “mother” and “father” to three sons. Special remembrance days come and go (“Father’s Day” just around the corner) but no cards or phone calls. I’m grateful for God-my-Heavenly-Father who loves me and provides for my needs. Father God  led me to this RV Park with thoughtful loving residents who are so kind to me.

Twelve noon: The owner/manager of this RV Park and two of his buddies repaired the leak at my hot water heater. “Yes,” I was informed they are the “three wise men.” I don’t need gold, frankincense, and myrrh; I just need strong hands, a willing spirit, and a supply of tools.

Sleepless (same old story)!! I use a “natural” sleep aid but it only supplies about four hours of “shut-eye.” My “praise report” is the inspiration to get up and turn on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network, Christian TV). At 3:30 in the morning, a “rerun” of a “Praise” TV program I viewed months ago. An answer to a portion of my current health problem. I’ve long believed our body “will talk to us.” This morning, God-my-Heavenly-Father spoke to me!!

Dear Journal,

I’m ashamed to admit my negative thoughts. I love to help folks with their family history.  I love to be a “genealogy detective.” I give away my time and talent and expect nothing more than a “thank you.” When appreciation doesn’t materialize, I’m a “disappointed detective”!!

For more than three months, I have been isolated (due to Coronavirus) and too few hugs and affirming conversations.

My unscientific solution to the DNA “cousin” conundrum: We are related through the unidentified grandfather.