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Hello, Carol:
I have plans to give them photos of our immediate family and a couple of photos that would interest them, especially of their great grandfather and an aunt. I suppose I want to begin by setting them at ease....and calming myself because when I get excited or nervous, I forget my Spanish or it comes out badly. I know, just take a deep breath.
Joseph Puente has reminded me about taking a tape recorder and plenty of batteries and of course I have to take my camera. I'll share my good news with the Rancho family. Thanks for telling me about the Kinko idea. Yes, I am going to a small city, so we'll see.
We are such a small family; I am actively shopping for "cousins" because I believe that the little ones in our family should have a much larger family. Plus, I am afraid they will lose touch with our heritage. They don't have to be flag wavers, just know enough to have carino and appreciation for their roots. Again, thanks. Mary
PS I do plan to have a great time.
Carol Turner <cdian@...> wrote:
Mary:
I'm also a collector of photos and have "classics" in
my colletion. You may come across some "classic
photos" they may not want to part with. Here is a
suggestion. I don't know if there are local kinko
stores, probably have to drive to the larger towns but
make a copies for yourself. I had one family from
CA., send me pictures and I scanned them in my
computer, made copies, then sent the originals back.
Also it's nice to give them a photo of yourself and
family (sharing) makes the difference. I have reached
out to so many cousins and as a matter fact just
received a photo yesterday from my prima in Los
Angeles.
Have a safe trip and I think it's wonderful you are
visiting your relatives.
Carol
--- Mary Allen <mary.allen3770@...> wrote:
>
Joseph!! I'm on a roll. From Mexico City I am
> flying to Guanajuato. I found another "cousin", 72
> years old, who promises photos and a lot more
> information. I can hardly stand the wait. I am
> trying to get everything caught up in the office so
> that I can take off a week or so. Will report when
> I return. Mary
>
> Joseph Puentes <makas@...> wrote:
>
> Mary Allen wrote:
> I read every e-mail emanating from Ranchos and you
> with relish! It is almost as if I am sitting on the
> sidelines listening to you speak to each other.
> Exciting. One day I hope to have something to say.
> You are truly an inspiration to us all. How many
> older relatives have passed in the short 3 years
> that I've been on this genealogy trail. If I had the
> motivation that you have I would also have been on
a
> jet plane travelling to see these relatives before
> passed. Oral history is king in my opinion. Keep
> asking away. But I see your situation and as the
> elder person in your family (not to many
> opportunities to ask for the oral history. . .yes
> thats why finding other branches is of key
> importance). its great that you are "educating"
> yourself in "family" to have some oral
> history/written history to pass on to the younger
> ones that will one day be interested. Thank you and
> please do continue to encourage us with your
> example.
>
> And that brings me to another point. I don't want
> the members to think that they are only here to
> "contribute" something. I would love for us to start
> thinking of ourselves as something similar to my new
> podcast name: NuestraFamiliaUnida. We need to take
> this genealogy one step at a time and if some of us
>
are too busy from time to time to partake in the
> conversation so be it thats life, but when we get a
> chance to come back and catch up and let us know
> what is going on with your search for your roots.
>
> hmmm, i'm rambling.
>
> have fun in Mexico and please do take plenty of
> batteries for your tape recorder. spend as much time
> as you can with your 93 year old relative.
>
> joseph
> Mary Garana Allen
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