Lost in the Library or in the Clouds

I thought that this week's challenges were going to overwhelm me when I looked over my to-do list. Considering the fact that this is Tricia week - and that means "everything Tricia" until we get her delivered to the MTC - I really thought I would lose my mind before I would be able to complete that to-do list.  But two things happened this week that are worth mentioning:

1 - The Library!

The word "library" quickly brings to mind a large room, wall to wall and ceiling to floor books, rows and rows of tables, an overbearing librarian making certain that not a word is spoken, and a place where you can probably hear a pin drop.  But the library I became lost in this week was actually on my computer. And it wasn't just one library - oh no!  It was many, many libraries. 

Learning about the many family history centers, what they offer, and their capabilities was so overwhelming to me that I actually became giddy.  Oh I have visited the physical Family Research Library before, but I had no idea what the virtual libraries were capable of until this lesson.  I actually found a book entitled "The Deveau Family of Nova Scotia" that I could even download and print...and keep for myself!!!  How cool is that?!?  I was so excited!  And even better - this is my Deveau family - MY ANCESTORS.  Right there on that virtual library that I didn't even know about until I took this class and now I have it in my sweet little hands and I can update my family history and I'm so happy that I can't even contain myself, AND I'm going to drive everyone crazy with my happiness!

2 - The Cloud!

The word "cloud" quickly brings to mind "look up and what shape do YOU see?"  That's right - we all played that game.  But today - the cloud simply means the internet.  I have learned so much about the cloud this week that I am completely overwhelmed.  Just as overwhelmed as I was about the "library", but in a different way. It is exciting to think about putting all the information out there so that we can all work together, and gather everything up and piece the puzzle into place, so that all of our ancestors will have their work done for them. We are all striving to be disciples of Christ, and this is a big part of His work.  I know I have so much more to learn about the "cloud" and it may take me a little time to figure it all out, but I can't wait to absorb all of it!

How exciting it is to keep the learning processes open and flowing!