Influence of our ancestors

Photo of Vilborg, her second husband Sigi Arnasson

and her grandson Arthur-a son of Oluf/Olive

There is a process that takes place as we search for our roots,

our hearts are turned to our fathers in understanding and

appreciation for the influence their lives have had on ours.

As I journey to Iceland, I hope to learn more about Vilborg.

What was her life and times like, how did it differ from mine?

We are really a composite of the input of all our ancestors.

Their example and teachings passed down almost unknowingly

have influenced our life today. I love coming to appreciate that.

Vilborg's faith, strength to carry on as a widow raising her children

inspires me with a legacy of strong women in my ancestral family.

She didn't look back to the old country but took the challenges

as they came in her adopted homeland of Utah and America.

One day I will meet her and be able to ask her questions about

her life and conversion to Mormonism. What trials and challenges

were hers? What would she do differently if she could?

What was her life like as a child? I have many questions to ask.