tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post3960108383703814737..comments2024-03-18T15:25:18.356-06:00Comments on Grace and Glory: Things I Learned While Driving My Dad to the DoctorBecky Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11841947942442007031noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-55020066974901748752009-03-15T18:48:00.000-06:002009-03-15T18:48:00.000-06:00This is an answer to the previous post from "Anony...This is an answer to the previous post from "Anonymous". Yes, my grandfather's family came from Merkel in 1886, then he was born in 1900 (March 15th---109 years ago today!). My grandmother's famiy came from Kratzke, Russia in July 1904. If you want to contact me or compare notes, my email is becky.jamison5@gmail.comBecky Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11841947942442007031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-30737075915209604122009-03-15T16:01:00.000-06:002009-03-15T16:01:00.000-06:00Becky, did your family immigrate from Merkel Russi...Becky, did your family immigrate from Merkel Russia? My grandfather did along with his parents and siblings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-25512624734095885902008-11-06T08:17:00.000-07:002008-11-06T08:17:00.000-07:00What a wonderful opportunity you've had in sharing...What a wonderful opportunity you've had in sharing this time with your father! Isn't it fantastic to see the interest and delight in his eyes when you show him sites such as Ellis Island? And all of the little tidbits you've learned about your family ~ thanks for sharing them here.Judith Richards Shuberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499186334451409604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-31795670193756452502008-10-27T09:04:00.000-06:002008-10-27T09:04:00.000-06:00Becky,What great stories your father has shared wi...Becky,<BR/>What great stories your father has shared with you. What wonderful memories he has. Great post.Taylorstales-Genealogyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373948767613206370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-58058378371741878372008-10-25T16:50:00.000-06:002008-10-25T16:50:00.000-06:00Becky, Thank you for reminding me to stop and take...Becky, Thank you for reminding me to stop and take the time to take the time to listen.<BR/>You have been given a wonderful gift.Randy n Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09833479058370980022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-69893506440077321312008-10-24T17:32:00.000-06:002008-10-24T17:32:00.000-06:00Becky - what a blessing this is - and I am so glad...Becky - what a blessing this is - and I am so glad that you've taken advantage of the time spent with your father.Thomas MacEnteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09925130637060406529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-37484448264659723372008-10-24T12:07:00.000-06:002008-10-24T12:07:00.000-06:00I can only dream of such treasures.I can only dream of such treasures.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1792877004956236052.post-7912670329467257472008-10-24T11:20:00.000-06:002008-10-24T11:20:00.000-06:00Wonderful, Becky! Those certainly are treasures y...Wonderful, Becky! Those certainly are treasures your dad has shared with you. I hope he recovers the full use of his leg soon.<BR/>KathrynKathryn Lake Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15013976370208588744noreply@blogger.com