The following experience is a wonderful example of how a Family History Consultant assisted a member who wanted to do family history but needed help. Through the dedicated service provided by this consultant, the member was able to do much of her family history and feel the spirit of family history and temple work. The consultant relates:
I have had the privilege of helping many people with their family history for many years. I know some of my associates in family history are of the mind that they will teach someone else how to do it, but then they are on their own. I agree that we shouldn't be expected to do someone else's family history for them. However, many people in my area who show an interest in doing family history have never touched a computer and never intend to. After one family history class that we had in our ward a few years ago, a lady friend of mine came up to me and told me she wanted to continue with the family history but didn't type, let alone use the computer. I made a bargain with her that if she would come to our family history center and work side-by-side with me, I would do the computer work and help her do research as long as she would sit with me and work with me. We had a standing appointment every week for only 2 hours. This lasted more than two years. We put together hers as well as her husband's family history. We found many ancestors who needed temple work. She involved her whole family in doing the temple work together, including her grandchildren. It was my joy that she said to me, with tears in her eyes, "I truly have the Spirit of Elijah."
Isn't that what we family history consultants are all about? I love serving in this capacity and wish I could have the opportunity to share with more.
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