Family pride

I left Florida on a mission to connect with my NY family in a way I have not. Family alive and well...family moved on...it was truly breathtaking. Visually and emotionally...Many photos up on my facebook page. It was truly amazing to see the home my 3rd Great Grandfather, William J. Beaty built. The Zirelli family were very gracious by inviting me into their home. I could not help but think of all the Beaty family that had lived and worked there on the Golden Valley Farm in Salem, NY. I also saw my cousin Bill Beaty in Salem as well. Had dinner. Was fantastic. I also saw my cousins from the Burton family. Went to a few breweries. Stayed a night in their lovely home in Mohawk, NY. I then visited my Aunt Geri in Clifton Park. I was afraid that maybe she was not doing well health-wise and I really didn't leave feeling that way. I felt she was not going to leave anytime soon. We had a nice lunch and visit. My brother Mike came as did my cousin Greg. After I also saw my cousins, Brian and Deb Rosebrook. All the people mentioned above are just fantastic. Hands down. An honor to be in their presence. Throught his trip I stayed at my brother Mike's house in Queensbury, NY. I love it there. I cannot wait to return someday soon. I left with a sense of pride to be a Beaty. A sense of pride to be a Getty...a Varney...a Gerusky....an amazing feeling...