Hello my friends. I thought it was about time I put in an appearance.
Still busy with research. At the moment I do not know my Heinrich's from my Wilhelm's! Mike's cousin in Germany has been very patient sending things through to me and I have reciprocated with copy marriage and death certificates. I have had to translate words for him and vice versa. I still cannot get the tree to tie up and lead directly to Mike. A mistake has been made somewhere but it will be rectified. A surname change was found as well and we have no idea why this gentleman should change his name after his marriage or why he choose the name he did. As he had no children there is nobody we can ask.
I have been held with doing as much as I would have liked because we all picked up some bug. Strange thing it is as well. Not flu but more a stomach thing but very vague. We only know there is a lot of it around this area. It starts with aching all over so badly you can scarcely move, feeling boiling hot one minute and freezing the next, complete loss of appetite and nausea, almost having to force food down and feeling very weak and very tired. We have lived mainly on soups but thankfully we are all picking up now.
We never did get any snow to kill off all the germs. Apart from that it is the same old housework, scanning photographs to send to Germany and adding ones our cousin sends to our tree. It will be a job well done when it is finished. I have also been re-checking on the internet for information about other lines of the family as new information is coming online all the time. I have not even started printing things off yet.
So, that is my update. Nothing exciting. Well exciting to us but maybe not to all of you.
I shall not be turning my alerts back on yet because this is something I really want to finish and I cannot cope with that plus all the alerts. However, I will visit those of you who read this entry and leave your journal address. That is only fair. In the not too distant future I shall be back to commenting regularly.
I hope that all is well with everyone and that life is being kind to you. Wishing you all a lovely weekend.
38 comments:
HIya Jeanette...good to see you popping back in have fun with your family tree.
luv bella xxx
I often think I would like to investigate my family tree, Jeannett, so I am equally envious and in admiration of your efforts. Sorry to hear about the bug, hopefully you are far enough away from me for it not to find me ;-)
Look forward to reading about your investigations.
take care
Freda
I've been known to get lost in research projects for years. When I come out of the "cave" everyone is like, "Oh, it's YOU. Where have you been?"
Genealogy can be very challenging...not for the faint at heart. As I've said...my dad was a Smith and that's been almost impossible to trace. I've been able to go back just a few generations so far. The big news in my life is that my last day at work was Thursday. I am now officially retired (and hoping there's going to be enough money coming in so I don't have to eventually get a part time job.) Hope you're feeling better soon...Missing you but understanding that you need time to do what you're doing. Gabi says hi to Jack & Jessie. Linda in sunny but cold Washington state
Glad to see you're still around! Enjoy your research and I hope you get all of your questions answered.
Pam
Good luck with getting all the research done...That stomach thing was VILE...I had the flu bug then as i was just getting over it it went into my stomach and i had that vile, nasty one you have had...It's been countrywide and i do think that the mild weather has contributed...As you said nothing to kill off all the germs so more people than usual have got it...2½ weeks i spent either in bed or on the sofa <sigh> On plus side i have lost a lot of weight with it and it is staying off :o) Do hope that your neck is better...Been a crap start to the year as Kerry has been in hospital so i haven't been writing in my journal much either Caff xxxxxx
Hi Jeannette, Great to hear from you. There is a similar bug around here as well, but at the moment I have just got a bad cough, cold and sore throat. This family tree project of yours seems very interesting but also very time-consuming. I am sure it will be very rewarding when everything is finished. Look after yourself. Hope the boys are well.
Ciao
Antonella
Hi ...Missed you ,but you have been involved with some exciting stuff by the sounds of it ,are you watching ITVs 'You dont know you are born '? its good but not quite as good as our favourite BBC 'who do you think you are '.hope your bug has gone now ...love Jan xx
It's great to hear from you! Have a great weekend.
Missie
Happy to hear you are doing okay..sorry about the tummy troubles..good luck withthe reasearch..you are very dedicated.. i have no patience..have a good weekend..
Lyn
Hello Jeannette,
Sorry to hear that you`ve been poorly. Stomach bugs really make you feel low don`t they. I`m not feeling too great myself and I`ve been neglecting journals, not because I`m ill but because of recent events. I really hope Spring comes early as we could all do with the warm weather to cheer us up. Good luck with the family tree, I hope you make that connection soon. :o)
Love Sandra xxxx
glad to hear from you. you may get some snow we got our first signifcant snow today
Hi Jeannette, so sorry to hear that you have all been unwell, there has been a similar type of virus doing the rounds in this area aswell, touch wood I seem to have escaped it at the moment.
Keep up the good work with Mikes family tree, you sound as if you are really enjoying doing it,
take care Lynne xx
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Hi Jeanette,
Sorry to hear you have had the flu as we have also. I'm chuckling about the Wilhelms and Heinrichs. We have a tad bit of German in our heritage as well. Robert, my husband is a Prysock, and I think you kind of roll those k's on the end of the tongue and use a sort of gutteral skip of the tongue over them to pronounce his name properly as Germans would do. Robert and I both have an enormous amount of Irish, Scotch and English heritage. There are Williams and O'Kelsey's in our bloodline from Ireland. Someone in our ancestry was from the House of Stanley and we understand they were Lords and Ladies in waiting to one of the British monarchs many years ago. I am fascinated with all of this heritage talk. Good luck to you on your research and glad you got to take a break to stop in. I've been unpacking and getting settled in Kentucky and it's snowing!! I'm so happy to be out of Florida and very unhappy to be unpacking STILL. Hugs,
Lisa
That bug seems to be doing the rounds, Jeannette. Good luck with the genealogy - if you need any help with German translations don't hesitate to ask. But I gather you're already catered for, so that's good. See you when you're ready.
Guido
glad your getting on well with your ancestry, must be amazing!Hope you feel better soon its horrible when you feel bad, ive managed to avoid any bugs luckily, take care anyhoo.xxBeckie
Dear jeanette, hugs!
We ahve all been missing you here in Jalnd! thanks for the beautiful entry!
get well soon, hang in there and good luck wiht allof that research
love,nat
ps Sug is ill
nat
Good to hear from you Jeannette...and I know about that research stuff.....been doing it for about five years now....think we will see the light at the end of tunnel so to speak....take care now...hugs from KY....Ora
I was so very glad to see your post. Sorry that you have been so ill. We have freezing temps and below so our bugs should be frozen. Lots of snow and very windy so you hate to even venture outside. Take good care and good luck on the searching. 'On Ya' - ma
I'm very glad to hear from you Jeannette. I was worried about you. Hope you are beating the bugs off now. It sounds nasty. Have fun with the research,
Kate.
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Stay well hun!
Celeste
Dear Jeanette, its lovely and interesting to see you post. Don't worry about coming to visit, its just nice to know you are ok. Sorry to hear that you both have been unwell and I hope you continue to improve. Good luck with the family research and keep in touch. Hugs. Terry x
Get well soon. Just dropping by to say HELLO and give you and yours some hugs.
Jeannette, it was so nice to hear from you--I have been wondering how you were doing. I am sorry to hear you have not been feeling well, but glad to hear that your family tree work is coming along. I enjoyed your picture of the lilacs and roses. Everytime I smell a lilac, it takes me back to when I was 16 and dating my future husband (that was 45 years ago!). Take care, and we will wait to hear from you again.
((((((((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU)))))))))))))))))))I am sory you havent been well,I pray you feel better soo.I had a bad ear ache for a while,I am doing better.Have a nice weeknd.
Hello dear Jeannette !!!!!!!
Its nice hearing from you again I missed you. Tell the family I said hello for me. I hope that your research is coming along. Today was my mom's birthday unfortunately she had to stay indoors because she is suffering with a bad cold. We didn't get any snow either. I think you already know my address so I will say until then.......Take care.
Gorgeous graphics! So sorry to hear you have been down with a bad bug. Praying God sends healing and renewal your way! - Barbara
It's SO good to hear from you. Glad your research is going well and I hope you gather all that you are looking for. You can pass on my journal - I know you are busy. Not much new going on with me. LOL Looking forward to having you back on a regular basis.
Kathy
Argh it's frustrating when you lose a piece of that jigsaw puzzle isn't it, but then one of the best feelings is when you find that piece and can go wooohooooo. Hope you are feeling better soon
sounds like you're getting on well with your research...thanks to your help (a couple of years ago now!) starting me off on my tree I have managed to get back to the 1600's! Not sure if I can get much futher back now though.
Sorry to hear you've been ill, I hope you're on the mend now.
I'll post my blog link but dont worry about visiting if you dont have the time...just thought I'd let you have it for future reference or in case you have forgotten about me! lol...
Take care, Amy
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You are working so diligently! I guess that's what it takes sometimes...you are doing a great job! I am sure it will all come together! Continued good luck to you...jae
Hi Jenette, Nice to here from you. So sorry you have been so ill. I think we will all be glad the see this winter over and done with. You are scu a bust person. Good luck with all your research. I am coping well. Did manage to send a couple of photos so was pleased with that. Looking forward to wellcomeing you back. Kathie.
Jeannette hope you are all feeling better by now ~ glad to know the research is going well ~ Ally x
Kudo's to you hon, for even attempting to do the research. Me I wouldn't have any patience at all for it. Although I must admit, being half Cherokee and half German I probably have a dozen interesting stories awaiting me on my origins LOL!! I do know it leaves me with one heck of a temper (winks). Love Ya Indigo
Jeannette, take your time and get your research all done. There are still bugs floating around here even with sub zero temps. You would think they would slow down a bit. Hope you feel better. I just wanted to say hello and wish you well. Love xx Chris
Hi Jeannette. . sorry you have been ill. . .hope you are much better now.The research is very enjoyable but so time consuming isnt it.Thinking of you.
Just found I hadn't commented on this entry,hope you are now feeling better and over that nasty bug ........Love Jeanx
Hi Jeannette I am missing your journal but I know how important family history is and can't wait to hear all about it when you are done it is all so interesting I would love to do mine some day but never get the time! My surname is unusal Oman and I believe the family comes from the vikings! Maybe some day I will find out all about it!
Well sorry to hear you have been sick at has been the same up here with us we need so real cold to kill all the bugs!
Good luck with your searching!!
Kelly xx
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