Insecurity or self-doubt sometimes plague me. I sent the books to all the family members except the Rickman's. They are older and we don't spend much time talking to them and quite frankly, they are the only two that I worry about offending. Karolene called and wanted to know why she didn't have a book. Apparently, David told her about it. So we sent the book but heard nothing back. This is where the insecurity strikes. While not wanting to step on anyone's toes, we printed what we know to be the truth right now. We also know that this can change in an instant. The truth is out there (reminds me of "X-Files") but it is not always apparent. I just learned that doing the Family History Writing Challenge. What I thought was true on the death of my great grandfather has changed based on a comment by my 2nd cousin. His version differs from mine and I now think that he has the more truthful account.
Yesterday, Frances called. She said that Karolene had not gotten a copy of the book. That was strange because it was sent over a month ago so Gary called her. Frances was confused. Karolene has her copy but told Gerald about it and he wanted to know why he didn't get a copy. Karolene loved the book and had no changes to make. I did ask her if the photos of her and Gerald were corrected because I pulled them off the Internet without being really sure that I had the right people. An educated guess is not always correct. The picutres were right and relief flooded my body.
The bottom line was Karolene thought she might send Gerald her copy but didn't want to. Gerald's copy goes out in today's mail.
My blog, Rhea/Yeakley Family History has taught me to write the truth as I know it. Beyond that, understand that the truth can change and once you accept that, insecurity and self-doubt can be a thing of the past.
Yesterday, Frances called. She said that Karolene had not gotten a copy of the book. That was strange because it was sent over a month ago so Gary called her. Frances was confused. Karolene has her copy but told Gerald about it and he wanted to know why he didn't get a copy. Karolene loved the book and had no changes to make. I did ask her if the photos of her and Gerald were corrected because I pulled them off the Internet without being really sure that I had the right people. An educated guess is not always correct. The picutres were right and relief flooded my body.
The bottom line was Karolene thought she might send Gerald her copy but didn't want to. Gerald's copy goes out in today's mail.
My blog, Rhea/Yeakley Family History has taught me to write the truth as I know it. Beyond that, understand that the truth can change and once you accept that, insecurity and self-doubt can be a thing of the past.