Sister Goldtooth, the 2nd Ward RS President, had a Family History Reunion today. It was also the State Basketball Tournament this weekend. She handed out family group sheets about a month ago and told her siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins what she had in mind. All that did come, came prepared to add information to their family tree.
We were able to add numerous relatives to the existing tree and helped each person start their own tree which they can continue to add to when they get home.
They had the children make pictures of their families (Perhaps my favorite activity) which they framed and gave to each child to give to their parents and/or grand parents. They were so precious. One little person drew the pictures and labeled his "bother, me, mom, and bother plus his dog" I know he meant "Brother" but what a treasure that will be in the years to come.
One of the ladies at the computer was really getting excited about doing "her tree" and mentioned that she would like to get her baptismal record. She has not attended church for a long time, but when I asked if she would mind having Home Teachers and VT she said she would like that. She was on placement in a home in Utah.
President Justice had spoken to the adults and Sister Goldtooth said that she watched that sweet sister wipe away trees as she listened to what he was saying to them.
I invited them to come to church and bring their children. She wants to come back to the FHC and find out more about her ancestors. She learned very quickly how to maneuver the program adding her spouse, children, step children and siblings for her parents. Her husband also kept making calls to find more information.
The little kids were excited to draw pictures of their families and to plant seeds. One little guy came in handed the little seed tray to his mom and said, "Don't worry, I planted something you can eat." They each were given little seed trays and the option to plant flowers or tomatoes.
Today they planted more than those seeds in the little trays. They planted seeds of faith and were reminded of things they had been taught long ago. There was an amazing spirit there and you could feel the spirit of Elijah at work as hearts were turned to their fathers.
We didn't leave until after 7 P.M., but what a great day it was for everyone.
Sister Olson
Tuba City Stake Family History Center
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