All is silent in my trailer home. I had to turn off the TV because the news about the devastation from Hurricane Ian has me in tears.

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POSTSCRIPT: I was drawn back to checking (watching) the latest information. Pictures like this really really touch my heart.

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My trailer home was not very warm; I had been wearing a sweater. I hoped (and prayed) that a shower–and wash my hair–would elevate my depressed and grieved emotions. Nice try? I’m still depressed!!

I’m so grieved, watching the TV news with details about Hurricane Ian. I covered my eyes from the frightening images and then I turned off the TV.

Twelve noon and I’ve been researching since eight o’clock. I received the email message (top portion of the image) and consulted my Ancestry database. There were new names to add… and existing names to connect with. As I’ve often stated, I strive for 200% accuracy in my database. Mine wasn’t wrong but I took this opportunity to reinforce the existing information. Helping other researchers? Second to “climbing the family tree,” I love (1) clipart, and (2) creating collages. Fact: This morning, I created several other collages that were attached to the individuals but I won’t display them here.

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POSTSCRIPT @ 6:30 PM: Still “at it” because “no end in sight.” FYI: There was an explanation at the location where I saved the information regarding two women named Frances.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, I’ve been a self–imposed hermit for two and one–half years. I don’t have a soapbox, pulpit or megaphone. I LOVE AMERICA!! The flag of the United States of America—and the Christian flag—are on display on the street side of my yard seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day.

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I am notorious for procrastination. This evening was an exception. I saw the TV advertisement for the “Eye Candy” magnifier and immediately grabbed my credit card and went to the website. I am giving myself a very useful gift. I use the old-fashioned magnifying glass more than a hundred times a day.

This old lady has confessed to addiction to “climbing the family tree.” When a request for help arrives in my email box, I hasten to find answers. After I completed my research (and delivered response messages), I checked for our “cousin” relationship. That was a BIG SURPRISE because it is via my maternal branch of the tree. Usually, requests are for Frantz information and collateral lines (my paternal lineage).

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POSTSCRIPT: Being altruistic has its perks. Conservatively, six hours have been spent “helping” the Ancestry subscriber with her request. In the process, I have added information to my tree and reinforced the information I have about her branch of the tree.

I’ve prayed for cooler weather (in Central Texas). This morning, I am cold and I’m wearing a sweater. I’m not complaining because residents in Florida are facing the wrath of Hurricane Ian. Join me in prayer for Florida residents?!

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