Today I organized documents, pictures, stories, etc. into folders for each year of my grandpa's life. I love looking through and learning of his many endeavors and accomplishments. I learned today that my grandpa spent 30 years as a weather adviser for our area. I think that is a neat accomplishment and I may have never known it had I not been assisting in filing this documentation!
One of the other beautiful things about this "job" is that I have the opportunity to get to know relatives that I do not know very well and learn about those who have passed. I have especially enjoyed getting to know my great grandpa, E.E. Gentry. He was an astounding man and seemed to be so much fun! Since he is the patriarch of my maternal side of the family I enjoy knowing that I can thank him for many of the lessons and values that I have learned over the years.
Now it'll be interesting to see how this intertwines with the bigger picture of my life.
I enjoyed the weekend staying with my aunt and enjoying her pool. I got quite sunburned again sadly, so I am going to have to get better about my sunscreen application. It's hard when you have to apply sunscreen every 30 minutes though! But we had a lovely weekend with delicious food.
I am thankful for the security and peace in my life and send positive energy to those who are enduring horrible tragedy in Baltimore, Maryland and Nepal. I hope that they find peace and are able to remain positive in the midst of all the terror that surrounds them. I wish I could fly out and help the grieving families in Nepal. That would be the ideal way I could spend my time if I was able.
Well I just wanted to post a little update. Take care and enjoy your week.
Love,
Alyssa
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