Thread:Annie Stewart/@comment-29989042-20170612052458/@comment-29989042-20170621032710

Oh, Barb, I'm so sorry you have bronchitis. I've been praying for you as you recover and regain your strength, but now I'll be praying you get over this bronchitis soon. Please do take care of yourself and get lots of rest! You'll always have a spot on my FL, so please don't worry about gifts. If you do feel up to playing, please play to your enjoyment while your health allows, not worrying about gifts. I hear the new challenge kicks in around the end of next week, so hopefully the antibiotics and rest will have you feeling much better by then. I can't resist the challenges either lol! I'm having surgery on 30 Jun, so I'm a little worried about getting that new challenge finished!

I agree that opening expected genealogy mail is so exciting, especially if what you received gets you another step further! I do most of my research online now, but it wasn't always that way, since I've been doing this since 1989. My Dutch ancestors immigrated to the US only 100 years ago, so it isn't too far back in my tree that I have to research in Holland. They're very good with putting records online, including images, if they're 100 years or older. I learned to read them using a Dutch dictionary, but I've read so many that I don't need a dictionary anymore. I'd love to try reading an actual book in Dutch, just to see if I can! My great-grandmother lived until I was 14, and spoke Dutch, so I recognize the language when I hear it, but I can't speak it. My mom understands what's she hears in Dutch, but probably couldn't speak much in it now, either. I will most likely have to have more help than just a Swedish dictionary, as I go deeper into those records.

I think it's probably about 1:30 in the afternoon there, so I hope you're taking a wonderful nap. Sending hugs and healing thoughts your way! 🤗💐💕💕💐🤗 🐾🐾