Spirit of Elijah???

So I haven't been one to always be great about family history. I had a pedigree chart that goes back about 9 generations and I have done some temple work for my family in the past. I've given myself a few pats on the back.

Well this year while thinking of what I could get my father for Christmas, (the man has EVERYTHING!!! and if he doesn't have it he will just go get it if he needs it.) In recent years I have gotten him gifts that kind of spark a little bit of family pride, like the Sharp family crest and whatnot, so I kept thinking a book of a little family history would be kind of fun. For kicks and giggles I signed up for a 2 week trial at ancestry.com. And let me tell you what, it has been crazy!!! i have found names and dates of people I never dreamed of. I have found so many that I've begun on a thing for my mother. It just seams like although I've found a lot of dead ends, I've started so many new lines to make up for it generously.

Today I was listening to conference and there was a talk about the spirit of Elijah. My husband has said that his mother truly has that because she is amazing when it comes to family history. She just finds things and moves her families story further and further back. It's really neat to talk to her about it. But as I was listening I was thinking of how in the past two days I have found more ancestors than in the past 10 years. I can't help but think not only is this a time in my life when technology is more at my disposal, or that I'm of an age where it truly interests me and I feel the benefit of having a pedigree chart that is more full, but I think that my ancestors really do want me to know them. After starting this project a little ways in I decided to say a prayer because I truly have no idea what I'm doing. It wasn't long after that when my prayer was answered and I was finding family members left and right! It feels so wonderful! Each name I look at I consider I have felt the spirit guiding me this way or that. Sometimes it takes some discernment but for the most part I have felt led.

Casey and I have a goal to attend the temple more often and what better incentive than my ancestors propelling me forward in the journey into the past. (poetic right? lol) I'm excited. I'm trying to find all I can in a very short amount of time however because it is a little expensive. But I'm happy I'm doing this. I've learned many things about my ancestors that I never dreamed of.

I'm excited to listen to more conference and to hear the messages given. I suppose I should go to bed now so I can do just that tomorrow.

Much love to all!