For those of you who don't know I was born and raised in the Niagara area. I was almost a teenager when we left because my father was transferred to another city. My Niagara roots go back to the very earliest settlers who received crown land grants from the British King for their loyalty and service during the American Revolution...and then came my Irish ancestors who became part of the history of the Welland Canal. I've made many trips back there in the past few years while working on my genealogy research and the one thing that always strikes me is the feeling that I am home. Everywhere we went, I saw something familiar or something I knew was related to my family so I guess you can say it is in my blood.
I came up with the idea that I would like to move back there, not expecting much positive reaction from my boys, but thankfully they have graciously and happily agreed to help me make this happen. So in 2 more months we will be moving into the new house that we are building and I will become a 'Niagaran' once again. I'm looking forward to spending hours in the local library working on my research, tromping through local cemeteries, watching the ships going through the canal and sipping on Niagara's finest wines. I'm also looking forward to getting re-acquainted with my cousins and spending more time with my aunties after being away for so long. It feels good to be going home!
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How exciting! I hope your move foes smoothly.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Sharon! I'm so glad this is going to work out for you.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful news! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSharon, good for you. You seem so excited, and so positive, so, that is where you belong. Good luck with the move. Nice pictures too.
ReplyDeletewelcome back Sharon..it will be nice to have you back home in Niagara
ReplyDeleteDonna
2011 is going to be great for you!!!
ReplyDeleteI worked over in Welland for a year, and found the falls area quite charming and beautiful. When I later researched my father's family, I realized they probably stopped over in that area, or at a minimum traveled through it on their way from Pennsylvania to York (now Toronto). Congratulations on relocating to your old home, and all the best to you as you move.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your return to Niagara - hope the move goes well. Happy New Year! Jo
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sharon; good for you! I wish you and your family all the best in 2011, and may your life back home be filled with much happiness, and lots of great new memories.
ReplyDeleteCheers! Jennifer
(p.s. good luck with the moving part of the move; may it all go very smoothly).
I'm from Ontario as well! I haven't been to that area much though. I hope your move goes smoothly!
ReplyDeleteI've shared the Ancestors Approved award with you, more info and the image for you is on my blog.
http://footstepspast.blogspot.com/2011/01/ancestor-approved-award.html
That feeling of being at home is so deep-seated and powerful that I think you are right in honoring it.
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