This is my family tree  that was  started many years ago. On the advent of DNA, and 3 years of searching I found my paternal biological father and family. Since then I have become close to some of them and not close to others.

 Although my tree is very large Like 42,000 + , I am entering the names in one at a time instead of using a GEDcom, to make sure there is no duplicates, so it will take a while to get them and pictures  entered. Patience makes it worth while.

Branches of Family
Young and sprouting like a twig,
Branches to come to observe when big.

From roots of parent trees long ago,
The families begin to grow.

Siblings blossom from the branch I'm on,
With cousin branches a-blooming along.

Memorable times with them together
Seem to end as life changes like the weather.

Branches separate to a new direction,
With a mate for a branch of creation.

Some family removed as the Lord hath planned,
From our tree to place in His hands.

Over my shoulder, my children branching out,
I was getting older, for sure, no doubt.

A desire to keep the tree from falling apart,
As branches get higher, a reunion must start.

So happy inside as family branches attend,
A tree's gentle glide swaying in the wind.

I'll be happy knowing when I leave the tree,
It'll keep growing--the Branches of Family!

Florence McMillian (Flo)
Copyright © Florence Mcmillian | Year Posted 2011