Genogram

For our midterm project, we were each assigned to make a genogram for four generations of our family. Before I came to school at BYU-Idaho I had never even heard of a genogram but over the years I have done a few for my various different classes. The specifics for this particular assignment was to track the relationships between our family members over the generations. The software that we were provided made it really nice because we didn't have to draw and erase lines, we could just drag, click, and add. So much easier! I learned a lot about my family. It was interesting to see how family interactions stayed consistent or in some cases changed throughout the generations.(I also learned that Facebook can be a lifesaver when you're trying to figure out birth dates - thanks everyone for disclosing so much personal information online:) Also, I need to start keeping better track of my family. So with any luck I can keep adding to my genogram so that we can view the changes in our family as it continues to grow and grow and grow! Three more additions on the Campbell side so far this year (one being us!) Can't wait to see how time will continue to change our family.

One of the greatest realizations that I had while working on this project was how grateful I am for the Plan of Salvation. I've had the opportunity to really ponder about my family and the different people that I know and love. Many of my family members I don't know as well as I would like, but it's comforting to know that through the blessings of the Gospel I will one day be able to live with them again and we can continue in our relationships throughout the eternities. It is also a comfort to me to know that even though we may have lost family members in the past or will lose them in the future, that we will have the opportunity to be with them again someday. How grateful I am for a fourteen year old boy from New York who went into the woods and asked ...