Woody Family Stories
by Mike Woody
For those fortunate enough to reach
an elder age, a natural time will occur to reflect and reaffirm the validity of their
life's journey. Listen to what they have to say (I did some listening but did not
document). This is their time to show us that through all the mistakes and pain, there was
also joy and happiness. When we write these stories down it helps us put into perspective
what we may have gained and lost as a family or culture.
There is a rich harvest in reading the many tales of life
and travels peculiar to our family. They provide the vehicle by which traditions and
values are transferred through the generations. No matter the story line or the length of
the yarn, these accounts contain our Woody heritage.
In our world today we hurry from one thing to another and
sometimes get a feeling of vacancy. Stories of our Woody legacy can fill us.
Please take the time to listen when Grandma reflects. It
wouldn't hurt to encourage her a bit either.
By claiming our past..............We can see the future
You are welcome to send us your stories to share. Also, if you find
writings on the world wide web with reference to a Woody or two please, send in the URL
and we will include that link here on this page.
Send
anything you wish to share HERE
Thanks and Enjoy!
"Our
Southern Sons"
John Wesley and Josiah Woody
A story of one Woody family during the Civil War |
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Saturday, May 25, 2002