We do not choose family. We choose to accept from them, hope they accept us, and do what we can for them when they need us most.From "The Pillars of Sand" by Mark T Barnes When I stumbled on this quote this week I was already thinking about how I view…
This is a highlight video of our Boyd ~ Cox Family Reunion Today. I enjoyed visiting with all of the family who came...And we missed those that didn't make it...
This past Saturday I returned to a small town west of here where I spent quite a bit of time growing up. It was a birthday celebration for one of my cousins...Her 80th to be exact. And it was being held in the Orchard Community Center. The Community Center was…
My cousin Geneva passed away yesterday, Thursday, August 19, 2010 after a long battle with illness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Cheryl and Raynold as they make their arrangements. I think my most vivid memories shall always be of her smiling face as we gathered at the many family…
Just to give you an idea of the area of the state we were covering here is an image of the page in The Roads of Texas – 5th Edition map book I use to travel our state… So, now that we have visited Friendship and Bryant Station it’s time to try…
This past week my wife expressed a desire to visit the cemeteries where ancestors are resting up around Milam County in central Texas. Since the weekend was one of the few our daughter was off (thus no need for babysitter Paw-paw), I suggested we enjoy the the last of the…
Sad news for the Genealogy researcher in Houston... 05 April 2010 To Members of the Genealogical Community: On Thursday, April 1st, 2010, Dr. Rhea Lawson, Director, Houston Public Library, presented a report to the City Council concerning a required reduction of operating hours in all Houston libraries including special collections…
