Teachers Of The Family Tree

Teachers Of The Family Tree

(in honor of Margaret Gilbert & Pat Sundstrom)

© Sept 11, 2001 By Bud Lemire

This poem is for the Teachers, Of The Family Tree

Margaret Gilbert & Pat Sundstrom, and what they mean to me

They've always been there, guiding us in all we do

And through our family research, we looked up to you

When hopelessness was present, and darkest was the night

You kept our spirits hoping, you gave us love and light

You told us when the time was right, our families would be found

For their spirits are guiding us, from the Heavenly ground

You gave us many options, and told us where to go

You made us smile with happiness, when we were feeling low

You taught us going with our feelings, plays the biggest part

You joined in our success, when we added to our chart

You taught us the bond with our ancestors, always holds true

And their spirits are inside of us, with everything we do

Although they seem so far away, they are close at hand

And they are watching us, as we carry out life's plan

You taught us that sharing, is a big part of genealogy

And brings us closer together, as we climb our family tree

Though we have our own trees to climb, and families like we do

Genealogists become closer, they're like family too

Through the many years, the family I have known

Became even more special, because my spirit's grown

I shall always remember, the help you've given me

I thank you with all my heart, the Teachers Of The Family Tree

Thank you Margaret Gilbert and Pat Sundstrom, for all the help

you've given us through the years. Your presence and your warm

friendship is truly something that makes life so much better for

each of us. One that shall be remembered for years to come.