Category Archives: Family

The end of an era

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Dawn-Ann

I am feeling a little bit drained today, emotionally and physically. I spent the weekend helping to get my grandparents’ cabin ready for sale. My cousin and her strapping young sons came and helped move mountains of stuff out (I really couldn’t have done it without you all!). I showed … [read]

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Mothers and daughters

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Dawn-Ann

I like to think I’m a fairly accomplished woman. Not over the top accomplished, but I’ve done a few things I’m proud of. I’ve raised four children to become healthy, contributing members of society. I’m a published writer. I have a degree and a job I love as an e-communications … [read]

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What I should have said

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Dawn-Ann

Bonnie Janine Kirkpatrick Born: September 23, 1964 Died: November 15, 2009   After three months of struggle, my beautiful sister Janine passed away late one dark November night. Her hospital room was packed with people who cherished her – her father, her sisters, her daughters – and as she took … [read]

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Twins of the father

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Dawn-Ann

My baby girl (who is now in her 20s) is expecting twins in April. This tickles me to no end, as I had long despaired of ever becoming a grandmother. Robb, her partner, is a devoted dad-to-be and has started a delightful blog about what it’s like to be expecting … [read]

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Proving (or disproving) family legends

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Dawn-Ann

I stumbled upon an excellent blog post about how to deal with those “family legends” – some of which are true, some not; some of which are good, some not-so-good. Sometimes it takes a whole lot of tact and diplomacy. Katrina at Kick-Ass Genealogy says this: When you interview your … [read]

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Kirkpatrick wisdom

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Dawn-Ann

The more research I do into the Kirkpatrick clan, the more I love and respect ’em. No doubt there were exceptions, but for the most part I’m finding tales of love, strength, dignity and loyalty. Those who knew them seemed to be unwaveringly devoted to them. The Kirkpatricks as a … [read]

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Fundraising

Posted on September 12, 2009 by Dawn-Ann

It was a gorgeous, blue-sky morning and I stopped at A&W for a bacon and egger before heading up to the garage sale. I hit every green light along the way and took it as a good omen.  Although my sister B.J. has been so ill, my heart was light … [read]

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Ancient Kirkpatrick cousin, or, Do I see a trip to Ireland in my future?

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Dawn-Ann

In my search for the “missing link” between my family and the Kirkpatricks of old, I think I may have found George of Knock Kirkpatrick who was one of the “Covenanters” who fled to Ireland in 1690. Our family tradition hints that James “The Immigrant” Kirkpatrick came with his brothers … [read]

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The Kirkpatrick way

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Dawn-Ann

Isn’t it so incredible how life can blind-side you sometimes? One day you’re going about your business and the next you are immersed in a crisis of great proportions and your whole life is changed. No, wait. One minute you’re going about your business and the next minute you get … [read]

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Kirkpatrick and Bowe history – wild football game at Alkali Lake

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Dawn-Ann

I am preparing a family history binder for the Kirkpatrick Family Reunion this weekend and was reading some of Great Uncle Sam’s writings last night. Uncle Sam was a prolific writer and his stories are a boon to anyone trying to put together local family history. He was born and … [read]

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