People sure are funny. It is not enough for some to have inherited a good name and a unique family history. People want to be special, they want others to know that they are not your average Joe, Josef, Josip, or Jose. No one wants to be “normal” except when it comes to medical test results.
I’m having a glass of wine and reading the daily genealogy paper. I came across this post and absolutely love it. I LOVE my ancestors, flaws and all. I have direct line ancestors who ended up in prostitution, committed suicide, and became insane. I LOVE them all — the common thread is that they overcame so much and their determination allowed me to BE! Thanks for this post.
Thank you Kathy. Too many people make a big deal about the famous ancestors and overlook the amazing things we gain from those ‘average’ people who played a huge part in who we are today. Thank you for your comment. Love it!