MemoryBooksGalore: 2015

Sunday, July 12, 2015

Nettie's Fountain Pen Reaches Extended Family

I recently was contacted by a Great-Grandaughter of John Greninger Jr. stating she had found information on the internet about Nettie's Fountain Pen. She was interested in getting a copy of the book and more information about my Great Grandma Nettie. When I compiled Nettie's Fountain Pen in 2008 this was exactly what I had hoped would happen. We have since exchanged family tree information and created a Facebook Group Decendants of John Greninger Sr. If you are a member of this family please request to join the group and share information with us.

Heritage, What's It All About?

“Storybooking captures and preserves the images and stories of the events, heroes and heritage, that is lost when all that is left are the pictures.” Heritage is the weaving of our stories. It is the powerful principles and processes with which we stabilize the present. It is the basis from which we live our lives, and it is the framework upon which we build our confidence in a better future. When heritage fades, individuals, families and society lose stability and the future becomes uncertain. In our modern, fast-paced, highly diverse society, even the most fundamental family values are being challenged, and many of our most treasured family traditions are fading. In the midst of conflicting voices that challenge and threaten these basic values and family traditions, Heritage Makers calls out with a clarion message of hope to help children and adults know who they are and where they came from and to help them determine where they will go.