Shanghai, China: Week 10, Part 2 (The Distance that Roots Grow)

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How unlikely relatives are! With this connection, it is entirely appropriate that I walked up to strangers, embraced them, and treated them instantly with my most utter respect. That I was taken immediately into confidence, and that I searched for and found (within minutes of meeting) pieces of myself in the face and character of those strangers.

Comments

So happy for you, Jennifer!

[anonymous]

Oh, I am so glad you had this experience, and especially that you got this last photo of you and all your family. What a treasure for future generations. I had a feeling you would hear amazing stories of your families' lives. You SHOULD write a book. As someone who spent over 7 years doing my own genealogy work, and pushing my boyfriend to do the same (he did!) I am so excited for you that you are coming to this information at your age.

What beautiful family photos, Jennifer! Such a rich heritage; not that I'm at all surprised. Their genes course through you. xo