We did some genealogy for the first time in months over at Laurel Hill Cemetery and what a difference a few months can make. Not only did I find Mervines interred close to the graves of my Great grandparents Charles & Mary Mervine Schroeder and my grandparents John & Marie Schroeder Weleski, but over at the terrace on the back of the North cemetery, which overlooks the river did I notice Harry Kalas's grave and some major overall improvements on the cemetery grounds. Gone are over grown trees and bushes. Part of the ugly chain link fence that was installed in the 70's to keep vandals out has been replaced with fencing that is more appealing to the eye and does not block the view of the East (Kelly) Drive and River below.
I had forgotten how peaceful it was to walk its 90 something acres. I had forgotten how serene and beautiful its architecture
and how empowering its history could be.
My life has been crazy busy lately with work, school and family that I had not had much time for what truly brings me peace and serenity and that is genealogy.
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