In working to find my ancestors, I found that I wanted to connect with my dad. We have not spoken in a few years, long story. Anyway, I sent him a letter and he called me. We had a very nice talk. It's interesting how family history has brought us together when I had expected to not want that relationship restored.

I found his maternal grandparents were from Humboldt County, California. Now the famous Redwood forests mean a lot more to me.