I moved out to Edmonton 5 years ago for school. While there
were a few people I knew out here I didn’t have any family in Edmonton. My
first year here I went home for the summer and during that summer I got an
email from someone who had found some family history info I had posted on a
website. He explained that he too was related to this family. He then mentioned
that he had recently moved to Edmonton from England. I excitedly wrote back confirming
that we were indeed 3rd cousins once removed and mentioned that I
too had recently moved to Edmonton. I met with him, his wife and daughter and
instantly they welcomed me as a part of their family. He shared that he
believes that no matter how distantly related, family is family. Although, when
you have spent so much time researching your family history and corresponding
with distant relatives, 3rd cousins is actually pretty close.
In the past few years they have invited me over for dinner
several times so I decide that it was about time that I made dinner for them. I
am grateful for the opportunity that we had to enjoy dinner together today. For
the times we have enjoyed in the past and the times we will continue to enjoy.
It’s great to have wonderful friends in Edmonton but it is also nice to have
relatives in the city as well.
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