Alona Tester from Gould Genealogy has proposed a Family History through the Alphabet series over the coming 26 weeks. I decided that my theme would be the Attributes we need as family historians: the skills, experience and talents you bring to your research. What does the letter J have in store?
J is for Joy and Jubilation when we make discoveries about our ancestors and flesh out their stories, not to mention knocking holes in those so-called brick walls.
J is for Joining Family History Societies, Geneabloggers, writing groups as well as joining in the joy of celebrating other researcher’s discoveries.
J is for Jealousy: We may not want to admit it, we may be thrilled for others when they find old letters or suitcases full of photos, but I’d be surprised if we don’t occasional feel a twinge of the little green-eyed monster of jealousy and envy, longing for the same discoveries in our families.
What other J attributes can you think of?
Family history across the seas 
Just a little bit longer, Just one more book, Just one more certificate, Just the next search… Just one more fact and jhen Just wait till I write it all up… 🙂
Just kidding, I know you do all this and Just wait a little more and I will too… Ohh, got to go… Just found some Juicy stuff… so Jumping for Joy!
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oh, yes, JUST is such a deadly word. Just wait until that one last fact then I can Just write it up. Love Juicy stuff too!
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That is a downfall of mine. I think I should JUST write it up!
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A common problem for all of us, Kristin. On the other hand you are in essence writing up your history through the blog so you should take credit for that.
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Jeepers! can I relate to all that. LOL
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Ah, Jealousy…I know thee too well. I have Photo-envy-itis which I’m hoping I can cure with a visit to my parent’s house, flip-pal in hand. I’m enjoying your attributes series, Pauleen.
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Ah Fi, I’m jealous too now! I would dearly love a flip-pal.
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Perhaps time to put in an early Xmas/bday request Kerryn. They are great.
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Indeed, not that we’re often willing to admit to it Fiona. Happy flip-pal-ing. Hope you have a good haul.
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I’ve nominated you for the Illuminated Blogger Award http://www.shaunahicks.com.au/illuminating-blogger-award/
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Thanks Shauna! That makes me Joyful.
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Another great post Pauline. The “Joining” resonates with me re: blogging and what a Joy to discover so many people who understand/ accept and appreciate “the passion”.
Admit to having been a tad Jealous, in the past re: feeling frustrated at not to having more photos, diaries etc,
However, have been encouraged to look more closely and “hooley dooley”!!! … What a Joy to discover so many “treasures” which have previously been un-recognised. The Jealousy quickly changes into Joy and Jubiliation 🙂
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Good response Catherine. Yes when we reflect on what we actually have, most of us have more treasures than we realised. Instant Joy!
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Pauleen, once again great ‘J’ words, and ones that I (and obviously others) can relate all relate to, as well as the JUST 5 more minutes, or JUST one more … that Crissouli mentioned … scarily true :D.
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Yes there’s all JUST “one” more thing we want to do… a common infliction.
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Very good again. I also like it when when I find a JUICY story.
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Almost all those little snippets seem juicy:-)
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