It's hard to believe that it's been two years already since I created this site.  I've discovered and uncovered quite a bit, but... there is so much left to learn.  Genealogy is not a quick process.  It takes time.  A lot of time.  And most people wouldn't bother because there are so many things in today's world to rob us of our time.  And then... many people couldn't care less where they came from. 

I have a work colleague whom I've been finding information for.  The genealogy bug has bitten him.  He's like a little kid on Christmas Eve waiting to open his presents.  And just over a year ago he was in the "don't know, don't care" camp.  Now he can't get enough.  He wants to know all he can about his family roots.

What changed?  I think he really became interested once I took his family line back into the Old Country.  Suddenly we had names, and places those names were attached to.  We found his family name had been changed over the years.  And we learned that his family had settled for numerous years in the same Netherlands location.  We located the ship passenger manifest of his emigrating ancestor.  And then his eyes were opened at the many sacrifices his ancestors made to make his home here in Michigan possible. 

He was enlighened to the fact that he wouldn't be here if these people hadn't been who they were.  It was a long string of people and events that all lead to his birth and to the birth of his son.

That's what makes the study of genealogy so interesting.  At least to me. 

I look forward to finding the doors sealed shut for decades that await my discovery.  There are treasures lying out there - yet hidden from view.  I will keep searching.  Will be interesting to see where the next two years will lead.