Ancestry
I recently began researching my ancestry on Ancestry.com, and I was able to go as far back as 1750 but only my paternal side. On my maternal side, my family tree quickly stops at my grandparents.
I often forget how differently my parents grew up—my dad was born in the Midwest and my mom was born in the Philippines. And even though my wife and I both grew up in Florida, it's likely our future kids could say the same of us.
Our roots may seem somewhat trivial when we're young and trying to make a name for ourselves, but I've realized our family history takes on greater importance as we age. We aren't the first to arrive, nor likely the last to leave.
I often forget how differently my parents grew up—my dad was born in the Midwest and my mom was born in the Philippines. And even though my wife and I both grew up in Florida, it's likely our future kids could say the same of us.
Our roots may seem somewhat trivial when we're young and trying to make a name for ourselves, but I've realized our family history takes on greater importance as we age. We aren't the first to arrive, nor likely the last to leave.