For many centuries the Biblical traditions were kept orally. In modern history, when man started keeping written records, genealogy changed from oral tradition to records. What was once reserved for little blue-haired ladies who wanted to join patriotic societies is now the third most popular hobby in the United States. Genealogy is no longer the collection of names and dates, but rather a history of people. I think of my family as a story.
Every good story has a beginning, a middle and an end.
My story starts with the middle, with myself and my husband. By coming together, we joined our families. We are the middle and everyone before and after us is connected through us. I see our ancestors as the beginning. They set down the foundation of the story that would later be us.