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Thursday, September 11, 2014

Fences in Sztabin

Even though I was raised across the Atlantic Ocean in a small town in Idaho, I feel a connection to this land where all of my  grandmother's family lived and died. When I was younger, I had this inner desire to know more about my Polish side of the family. I think that this drive lead me into genealogy even though I did not read Polish - I did learn to read the language.

 Church of St. James in Sztabin, Poland built between 1905-1910 in a Neo-gothic style.
 Joachim Cheptowicz (1729-1812) was a Polish-Lithuanian Noble. He was a firm believer in helping the farmers to bring wealth to the economy.
 Interior of St. James Church in Sztabin.
 Sztabina Regional Office

Linking to Good Fences

I did not say anything about September 11 but it just breaks my heart to remember that day and the tears just start to run.
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14 comments:

  1. Black Jack's CarolSeptember 11, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    There is a wealth of heart and love that comes through in this post. What a momentous achievement to have learned to read Polish. That gives me much food for thought!

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  2. TexWisGirlSeptember 11, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    really neat places you've shared. i like the brick wall and simple wood fences, too. thanks, ruth.

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  3. GosiaSeptember 11, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    wonderful places.but polish is one of the most difficult languages.

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  4. Ginny HartzlerSeptember 11, 2014 at 3:29 PM

    The church is fabulous, both inside and out! I am so glad you show the inside, because I would have asked.

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  5. Pamela GordonSeptember 11, 2014 at 3:49 PM

    A fascinating country. It's wonderful that you learned Polish in honour of your ancestry.

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  6. Cranberry MorningSeptember 11, 2014 at 6:40 PM

    I love these posts about Poland. Kevin and I have been watching the (long) WWII series, 'War and Remembrance,' and of course Poland and the terrible things the Polish people suffered is not ignored in that series. I too think it is wonderful that you took it upon yourself to learn Polish, Ruth!

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  7. CloudiaSeptember 11, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Such a lovely area. Thanks for sharing your roots




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  8. Bethany CarsonSeptember 11, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    St. James looks stunningly beautiful!

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  9. IdaSeptember 11, 2014 at 9:33 PM

    Poland looks like a very historic country. I like the beautiful churches and the wonderful statues and fences you've shown here. I cried a few tears today as well.

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  10. PoppySeptember 11, 2014 at 11:56 PM

    The church is beautiful, and again, I sense such a peacefulness, here, Ruth. So glad you were able to visit your grandmother's birthplace, and feel this connection to your Polish roots.

    Poppy

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  11. MarleenSeptember 12, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    You are sharing beautiful photo´s, Ruth.

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  12. Ni de Aqui, Ni de AllaSeptember 12, 2014 at 7:42 AM

    Pretty pictures, the forth one is warm and inviting.

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  13. donSeptember 12, 2014 at 9:17 AM

    I think its wonderful that you've pursued your families' background and ancestry. This is a very pretty and successful series.

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  14. RoseSeptember 12, 2014 at 12:21 PM

    That church is just beautiful. so glad you gave us a peak inside. Really enjoyed all the photos...

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