Doris Francis

Unbelievable in its depth on the study of how, why, when we -- as the living -- visit cemeteries. From a family history perspective this quote from page 156 goes right to the heart: "My parents died, but who were their grandparents? I know my grandparents but not my father's grandparents. How far back can you go? How far back are you expected to go? The family bond? I love my children and my grandchildren, but should I love my great-grandchildren and my great great-grandchildren? If I am alive, or if I look down, how far does the obligation of love to family go? How far back? How far down?" Wow! How far does the love go? I would like to think forever.… (mer)