Tangled Roots, Distant Branches

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I have a hydrangea bush. As you might know, the color of some hydrangea blooms is determined by the pH of the soil. Acid = blue; Alkaline = pink. My bush is somewhat unique I think.

Although it has mainly pink blooms, there is one part of the bush with blue blooms. Same bush, different colors. Same root system, same soil; different colors.

My hydrangea got me thinking. Somehow its roots must be tangled, and the soil must not be consistent, even in that small space. Other roots may have branched out from the main trunk to explore new soil. So, same bush flowers with different colors.

Aren’t our families like that? Where did your redheaded grandson come from? No one in either family has red hair. How did your sister end up with all that musical talent? No one else has a shred of musical ability. Could those really be your ancestors living in Wyoming when you know the family settled for generations in North Carolina? We see it every day. Seeming discrepancies that we don’t understand. Our family roots are both tangled and dispersed.

As you look into your family history, you’ll find all kinds of branches and root systems. Some are interesting, others distressing, and still others lead you on a treasure hunt to make sense of the relationships and to try to find the stories behind the obvious.

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