I couldn't understand why my nephew Freddy was so different from the rest of us. His demeanor was annoying and irritating, even as a young boy. His thoughts and actions were disturbing and painful, as he related to others.He described his ideas about success without any regard for anyones feelings or concerns. Who would have believed that he would have carried them out, as he grew older? His anger and treatment of others was usually uncalled for, as he generally got what he wanted. What was going to stop this wayward soul from destroying himself? Could he find some peace and comfort before it...

Our family knew very little about my father's past, only that his father, Elijah, was a kind old man. Our father refused to discuss it and took whatever there was to tell, to the grave with him. There were rumors amongst my oldest brothers and sisters that our grandpa Elijah, did time in a Texas Penitentiary for who knows what? What could he have possibly done to deserve a prison sentence? If so, could this have alienated him from his family? After many years, a kindled desire to seek my ancestry, lead to an astonishing discovery. I found out that my great, grandfather was the first mayor of...

Our family knew very little about my father's past, only that his father, Elijah, was a kind old man. Our father refused to discuss it and took whatever there was to tell, to the grave with him. There were rumors amongst my oldest brothers and sisters that our grandpa Elijah, did time in a Texas Penitentiary for who knows what? What could he have possibly done to deserve a prison sentence? If so, could this have alienated him from his family? After many years, a kindled desire to seek my ancestry, lead to an astonishing discovery. I found out that my great, grandfather was the first mayor of...