Family Tree

A couple of weeks ago, Jonathan's uncle (Ron) sent us a detailed newsletter on the Griesse Family Tree.  Lots of work went into this and we are very thankful for his work!!  I have loved reading and re-reading the newsletter.  It makes me want to research my family background.

The Family Tree couldn't have come at a better time......I loved finding out about Eli's great great grandparents and great grandparents.  Sooooo  here are some interesting things.  Eli's great great grandparents were Rev. August Griesse and Lydia Wassman who were both German.  They spent some of their lives in Hanover, Germany before migrating to the states.  I believe their parents were instrumental in establishing the German Lutheran Churches.  The couple had 10 children, 7 guys and 3 girls.  Six of the guys were Reverends, Eli's great grandpa Griesse and grandpa Griesse were farmers.  (Jokingly) This explains why Eli sleeps during church and loves being outside.  Both my grandfathers, grandpa Walker (who Eli is named after) and Grandpa Pierson were/are farmers too.

Isn't it fun to find out about our ancestors.  We are so blessed to have Godly ancestors.  Our job as parents is a hard one, but what a great opportunity to teach our little guy about the bible and Jesus.  We love our little MK!!