Many years ago, my son Alex told me that when you’re overwhelmed, remember, “Slow and steady wins the race!” You can read about it here! I have always tried to use that mantra when it comes to Family History. I love Family History. I wish I could do it every day. I can, but not all day, which I would love. I can do it everyday for a few minutes here and there. I can do it every week for a few hours here and there. Sometimes I don’t have time at all in a week. That’s ok, because, “Slow and steady wins the race!” If I just keep loving it, and doing it when I can, and put it up as high as I can get it on my priority list, then I will keep moving forward. I will keep doing it, and I will be successful at doing Family History. 

So several months ago I quit doing something that I loved. It wasn’t really a good thing. I quit drinking soda pop. I miss it. I loved it, but I know it is not a good thing for my body, and I didn’t just drink it here and there. I drank it everyday all day. I felt like I couldn’t survive the day without it. If you followed my blog at all you might remember I have a thing for Diet Dr. Pepper. Mmmmmmm. But I don’t drink it anymore. I drink water. Aren’t you proud? I am!

What does this have to do with Family History? Well, I am at home all day. I do daycare. I can’t go to the Family Search Library, and when the kids leave I am tired. So I decided to spend the money that I was spending on soda pop on Ancestry.com. Yes, it does cost money to use Ancestry.com. That way, I can still do research and not have to leave my home. It has been very fun. I am doing a little Family History ever day. Some days I spend hours. Some days I spend less time. It makes me feel good to have given up something I love for something better.

Slow and steady wins the race!!