I will blog more about our reconnections as the week progresses, but want to mention an exciting reconnection that happened yesterday. Our family has a pretty extensive knowledge of my Dad's Mother's side of the family, the Barkowska's (or ...skI's, depending on who you talk to). However, we have very little knowledge and connection with his Father's side (the Kuzma's) of the family.
When my Dad was 7 years old, my Grandfather (who is my namesake ... Paul Daniel Kuzma), was killed in a truck driving accident in Indiana. My Dad and his sister were raised by my Grandmother and her side of the family. There was some contact with the Kuzma's, but not much.
When my aunt died four years ago, I went back to Mayville, Michigan to help settle matters there for my Dad. During my time there, I tracked down the closest Kuzma, my Dad's Uncle John, and spent some time with him.
While there, he mentioned that the most history would come from their sister, Margaret, who was living at the time in Arizona. These last few years, I kept meaning to look her up and visit her.
Well, we were able to find her yesterday, and I spoke with her by phone. She agreed to allow me to stop by on my way home to California. I am really looking forward to this!
The picture to the right is my Dad, FYI ...
Tonight, we are headed to get a family picture done together! First time in I don't know how long!!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The Family Reconnecting
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Hi Paul,
I agree with Debbie and VJ about trying to figure out how to commet on your blog. Its great hearing about your trip. I can feel the humidity!
Tell your Mom that I am praying for the surgery to be successful in the name of Jesus the Great Physican!!
Cathy .... well, now you know how to comment, and THANKS for doing so! I am so glad to have you and others along. It's comforting. I will pass your greeting to Mom.
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