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Madness Monday: Celebrating Life in the Present

Congratulations to Justin Crooks and Grace (Hackney) Crooks married on November 2, 2024. This week's Madness Monday takes a different turn. As genealogists, we often dive deep into the past, chasing elusive ancestors and unraveling family mysteries. However, this weekend reminded me that our family stories are still being written today. On November 2, 2024, our son, Justin Crooks, married Grace Hackney. This joyous occasion brought a new branch to our family tree and highlighted how genealogy is not just about the past—it's also about celebrating the present moments that shape our family's future. Breaking Away from the Rabbit Holes It’s easy to get caught up in research, losing ourselves in census records and old newspaper clippings. But our loved ones deserve our time and attention too. This wedding weekend was a valuable reminder to step away from our research and create lasting memories with those we cherish. A New Chapter Begins So, let’s raise a toast to Justin and Gr

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