Good day everyone.
As you know the International Cemetery Month project is on the go and has
brought cemetery collection and awareness in general to an all time high
(though we can't take all the credit). That is really not the topic of this
message though. What I really wanted to say was this:
ICM is a dream that we have. A dream to get this fabulous genealogical
source collected and available before it is irrevocably lost. We have worked
and slaved hours to make the dream come true (and will continue to do so).
Dreams don't just happen, they are made to happen. A lot of times a project
it is only as strong as it's weakest link. Without the help of those around
us the ICM Project will flop and there is no guarantee that it won't. But
this is my dream, not everyone else's. So in that case I have to forgive you
for not jumping onto the band wagon if you haven't. If you can't collect in
Clearfield County area collect in your own. I will help you the best way I
can.
What I would encourage you to do is to make your own dreams happen.
Perseverance is the key. Someone once said "If the mountain won't come to
you, then you must go to the mountain." This is so true. If you see
something that you can do to make the world a better place do it. You are
the winner in the long run. I would like the ICM Project to continue for
many years but if it doesn't, I will still always be able to look in the
mirror and say "I gave it my best shot." If you have a dream go the distance
and make it happen. Your kids will be very proud of you. I know I will.
My Waring family came first from Shropshire, then to Herefordshire England,
then to Clearfield County Pennsylvania. Our family motto is "If you choose
to do something, do it well," and I am. What is your motto?
Sincerely,
Renee L. Waring
Reneelwaring(a)aol.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ICM-WGW
http://www.savinggraves.com/users/icm/
http://pluto.beseen.com/boardroom/q/52636/
http://mercury.beseen.com/chat/rooms/q/19806
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