by Annette Lyon
Grandpa Jensen was getting on in years, no longer able to work his spud farm in Idaho and now staying with his daughter, my mother-in-law, when I sat beside him and listened to him tell stories of the Great Depression, inventions he came up with as a kid, politics, and so much more.

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By Lin Vernon Floyd
As the New Year begins, we have a fresh slate upon which to write as we contemplate our goals. One item that’s important, but always seems to fall at the bottom of any To Do list, is family history. Now is the time to change that, and make it a priority. I’m not talking about gathering genealogy information and doing temple work, although that’s important, but taking time to teach our children more about their ancestors or turning the hearts of the children to their fathers. (D&C 2:2)

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by Lin V. Floyd
As you think about a meaningful present for your family members this Christmas, consider the gift of family history––something special created for the purpose of strengthening your family ties. The last part of that definition is important because it’s something more than a

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