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| Stacks of Records in the Archives |
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| David and Bob at the Archive |
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| More Books 12 Feet High |
Monday, February 27, 2012
New Pictures
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Being Dragged through the Mud . . . and Loving It! Email From Family Seargh.org
FamilySearch indexing just hit a major milestone. Sometime in the last month or so, the number of searchable names on FamilySearch.org surpassed the 2.5 billion mark. And the majority of those names are there because you and others like you took the time to index them.
To put that number in perspective, let’s look back at what once was and also look forward to what may be.
Picture this: It’s 1999, and familysearch.org has just gone online. The new genealogy site is so popular that it’s quickly overwhelmed. What’s got everyone so excited? The chance to search a hundred million or so names.
That sounded like a lot at the time, but it was a drop in the proverbial bucket compared to the amount of names out there that were (and still are) not searchable online.
Now, fast-forward to 2006. FamilySearch indexing has just been introduced. By this time, familysearch.org has managed to publish hundreds of millions more searchable names—a feat due largely to volunteer manual name extraction efforts by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But when FamilySearch indexing came along, it made it possible for anyone to get involved in preserving genealogical records from the comfort of their own homes—and the speed of publication accelerated even faster.
Now it’s 2012, just six years later, and the number of searchable names has multiplied many times over. A growth curve that steep would make any Wall Street tycoon salivate. But it only makes the FamilySearch organization more determined to reach for the next milestone. Here’s why.
Sometime around 2006, FamilySearch also dramatically improved its ability to scan and convert microfilmed records into digital images. Plus, it redoubled its efforts to capture new digital images from original archived records. More than 185 camera crews are now at work throughout the world, capturing images six days a week. What does this mean? It means FamilySearch now creates an average of 10 new digital images every second of every day and publishes them on familysearch.org within a matter of days. So, doing the math, if each image contains a rough average of 8-10 names, that adds up to . . . well . . . Well, it adds up to a whole lot of indexing still left to do and the size of the task is increasing.
Can you see where this is going? It’s like one of those tugs-of-war you see on the Internet where 50 or more men compete against one elephant. If you add enough people, then eventually you can overpower the beast, but until then, the elephant pretty much does what it wants.
Someday we may subdue our own “beast,” and with every new indexer and arbitrator we get that much closer. But for now we’re all sort of being symbolically dragged through the mud. That might sound bad, but truthfully, it’s all good, clean fun—and it’s making a huge difference for millions of people.
So stay tuned for the next major milestone. It could be 5 billion searchable names. Or maybe, for you, it could be that the one ancestor that has eluded you for so long finally shows up in a search. Either way, it’s going to be monumental, and you’ll have yourself and the rest of the FamilySearch indexing family to thank for making it happen!
https://www.familysearch.org/blog/being-dragged-through-the-mud-and-loving-it/?CID=IdxFebNews
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I love this. For all the indexers in my ward, keep up the good work. Right now I have decided to study Spanish but I will be back indexing soon.
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February 22, 2012 By 45 Comments
Sunday, February 26, 2012
It is Sunday
It is Sunday and time to
reflect on the last week. My dad is home and has a 30-day window to see if he
can heal. Thanks to my family and friends for fasting for my Dad today. We are
grateful to be apart of this great church that teaches us to be grateful and
thankful.
I taught the gospel
doctrine class today. I never have been asked to teach that class. I was scared
but it worked out all right. Brother Waddell was there from the Area Seventy
and said I did a great job. I am glad it is over.
Last Tuesday I had an interesting
experience at the temple. Half way through the session the thought came to me I
had not turned off the kitchen faucet. Then I started to think did I turn the
faucet off? The thought left. When we returned home sure enough the faucet was
on but had not overflowed to the floor. All the water was flowing to the pipes.
Then I had this overwhelming feeling that my Heavenly Father loves me. It was
such a funny little experience but then God wants his children to know he loves
them.
I am enjoying the simple
life. Not a lot of stuff to clutter up my life. I do the dishes in the sink, no
dishwasher. Cooking is simple; Bob and I both feel great, in fact better than
we have felt in a long time. No car to take care of, just call Jim or ride in a
taxi or bus, or my favorite to walk. I love my magic jack phone, just plug it into my computer and I
have my phone and I can talk to anyone in the United States. The cost is $99
for five years. There is a way to do it through Google for free. I signed up
for Google voice and have a phone number. It is free and I understand you can
receive Google text messages on your phone. I cannot figure out how to do that.
If anyone knows how let me know.
Bob has been teaching the 13/14 year old class in Jim's ward. It is funny how 13 and 14 year olds are the same everywhere, they give the teacher a run for their money. Bob has really enjoyed this but with our new assignment will not be able to do this. He had to say good-bye yesterday.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Interesting Pictures of the Week
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| See Additional Pictures at the Bottom |
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| Picture From My Apartment Window |
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| Meat in the Soup is Chicken Feet and Chicken Legs It Still Tastes Good!!! |
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| Guards at the Court House Getting Ready to Change Shifts |
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 Buses and Cars Every Where   30 People Piled onto this VW Bus I Could Not believe It |
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Please - Pray for My Dad
I love my Dad. He is the apple of my eye. My Dad is my hero and will always have my love. My Dad fell last week and we found out yesterday that he has broken his neck. Please remember him in your prayers and when you fast this Sunday remember him also. I believe there is strength in numbers and your prayers would be appreciated by this family.
He is not in a lot of pain but it is a very serious break. He had three options, surgery, a halo or a brace. He has chosen the brace. There is only a 50 percent chance it will heal with the brace but it is the best first option. I know God will bless and keep him safe while I am on this mission.
As all of you are my very best friends, my Dad will need all the prayers he can get. I know how much Heavenly Father loves my Father and Mother. Stephen Homer Clark, my patriarch and one of my dad's best friends, gave me my patriarical blessing when I was sixteen years old. In that blessing he said, "The lord has blessed you to come to the earth to be born of good parentage who love and desire for you the best in life. They have nurtured and caused you to know the true and have sought for your mind the good things of life in providing a wholesome home where joy and understand has been present. You have a been born to parents who feel a deep love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Honor them and sustain them in your life that they my know and witness your love." I not only honor them but they are one of my greatest blessings.
He is not in a lot of pain but it is a very serious break. He had three options, surgery, a halo or a brace. He has chosen the brace. There is only a 50 percent chance it will heal with the brace but it is the best first option. I know God will bless and keep him safe while I am on this mission.
As all of you are my very best friends, my Dad will need all the prayers he can get. I know how much Heavenly Father loves my Father and Mother. Stephen Homer Clark, my patriarch and one of my dad's best friends, gave me my patriarical blessing when I was sixteen years old. In that blessing he said, "The lord has blessed you to come to the earth to be born of good parentage who love and desire for you the best in life. They have nurtured and caused you to know the true and have sought for your mind the good things of life in providing a wholesome home where joy and understand has been present. You have a been born to parents who feel a deep love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Honor them and sustain them in your life that they my know and witness your love." I not only honor them but they are one of my greatest blessings.
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| Harry and Lavon Suker I have very wonderful memories of growing up with my dad. He is loving, kind and does not have a mean bone in his body. He has been a great example to me and my family. Both my mom and dad serve this family more than anyone could know. At the drop of a hat they are there to help. I mean for my brother and me, the 9 grand children their spouses and 20 great grand children.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you my friends this days. I miss you.
Kris
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
God Qualifies Those That He Calls
This is a statement I have heard for a long time, but it is really true when you talk about missionary service. Maybe I will feel qualified about the time I come home.
I was thinking today about the archive being under ground and the 20 million names in this archive alone. It is very humbling to be among the dead, with them in spirit but their body has moved on. They are waiting to be found by their ancestors or the church indexing members. Some have been waiting for hundreds of years and they call but only whisper our names. I feel the archive is a grave of 20 million people waiting to get our attention and for us to keep the promises we made to them when we were baptized. That is the covenant to find them.
These ladies are indexing the for the government of Peru. There are about ten indexers working for the government and the LDS Church has an army of 200,000 indexers. We have a join venture to share indexed names. This work will go on through the millennium. It is the knowing we contributed to bring a soul unto Christ and then provide the sealing ordinances of the temple. What a great work to be a part of in these Latter Days.
I was thinking today about the archive being under ground and the 20 million names in this archive alone. It is very humbling to be among the dead, with them in spirit but their body has moved on. They are waiting to be found by their ancestors or the church indexing members. Some have been waiting for hundreds of years and they call but only whisper our names. I feel the archive is a grave of 20 million people waiting to get our attention and for us to keep the promises we made to them when we were baptized. That is the covenant to find them.
These ladies are indexing the for the government of Peru. There are about ten indexers working for the government and the LDS Church has an army of 200,000 indexers. We have a join venture to share indexed names. This work will go on through the millennium. It is the knowing we contributed to bring a soul unto Christ and then provide the sealing ordinances of the temple. What a great work to be a part of in these Latter Days.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Mondays Spiritual Thought
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| Google Translate
We have a spiritual thought every day in the morning. I put it on google translate so our leader, David can under and he does the same for us. Today I used the departing theme from the MTC Presidents closing remarks to the missionaries before they go out in the field.
MTC MIssion President Ten Things to Remember in the Mission Field
1. Forget self - Self is the great "cookie monster"
2. Believe in the words and deeds (example)
3. Love the people you serve
4. Excellent work ethic - "Put your shoulder to the Wheel"
5. Focus on your work
6. The gospel is simple do not complicate it
7. Unity - With missionaries, investigators and members
8. Consistency of purupose and perforance - Be your best every day
9. Avoid the tools of the devil - Doubt, discouragement, pride, etc
10. Think of the Prophet Joseph Smith - Learn, glory and grow in you tribulations
These same principles apply to all of us with families also. These are great things to teach your children.
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Monday at the Archives
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| Bob Photographing Books |
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| Computer that Captures the Images |
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| Lots of books |
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| Judicial Records |
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| Alan Lopez our Guardian Angel |
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Pictures of Apartment
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| Locks on the Door |
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| Bathroom |
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| Shower |
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| Kitchen |
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| Combination Washer Dryer (Small Water Heater) |
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| Living Area |
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| Bedroom |
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| closet |
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| Closet |
More Pictures from Randy's Wedding
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| Randy and Mary Suker |
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| Great Picture |
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| Harry and Lavon Suker Kris & Randy's Parents |
Valentines to Sunday
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| The Beautiful City of Lima |
February
14 Valentines Day – The Peruvian Day of Love
This
is a holiday in Peru. In fact yesterday was a holiday also. Peru gives two days
off for the day of love. We moved this afternoon. We still do not have the
Internet but are working on it. Our apartment is small but nice. It has
everything we need. A living room, kitchen, bath and two bedrooms and we spent
very little money getting it ready. We purchased two fans and a table and
chairs. Had to buy everything for the kitchen such as plates, silverware, pans
and food. We are living on our own.
It
is hard to leave the comforts of Jim and Cher’s but one month is enough to
live with them. The grand kids are wonderful and we will miss them but they are
only two miles away. I told the boys they could come and spend the night. Will
wanted to know if there was TV. I said no but there are lots of treats.
Sunday
night we attended a meeting with our Mission President and the six stakes in
our area. They are implementing the new family history program in these stakes.
There have been six couples called to help in each of the six stakes. Bob and I
have been assigned to the La Molina Viejo Ward. The building is right next to
Jim’s house. We will be teaching the investigator class, which should be
interesting with the level of our Spanish. We will interface in their meetings
and work with investigators and reactivation of members. This is exciting to
Bob and I because we will be with the members and involved in missionary work.
Last
night we had a Family Home evening with the senior missionary couples. It was a
talent show. Bob out did him self sing the old song, “I will ever love you”.
There was everything from dancing, bottle singing, poems, card tricks, story
telling. If I can get some pictures from some other senior missionaries, I will
post them on my blog.
I
needed to get someone to cut my hair. I got desperate and colored it myself
today. I will need to get someone to cut it this week. There are hair salons everywhere
and you can pay $10 to $150. I miss Angie. She has done my hair for 20 years.
Another
Day:
Today
was the end of my two-day holiday. Bob got sick and I was not sure if he would
go to the archives but we made it. On the way home today there was this old man
sitting on the bus. Bob said he reminded him of his Dad. I looked at him and
could not believe how much he looked like his dad. I wish I had asked him if I
could take his picture.
Today
I wanted to get my hair cut when I got home but Bob was still under the
weather. Next thing you know I colored and cut my own hair. It is not bad if I
have to say so myself.
Thursday.
The
archive closed at 2 PM today. They give you a few hours notice. So we went back
and visited with missionaries at the administration building. Had a Spanish
learn from our friend, Brother Lopez. I took at lot of pictures today. Still do
not have the Internet. Hopefully soon.
Saturday
We
have been in our apartment since last Tuesday. We are suppose to get the Internet
today between 8 and noon. We had two days off from the archives and got kicked
out on Thursday at 2 PM. The archives we are told can close at the drop of a hat. Sometimes they tell us we will go in the morning and they will not be open. We still manger to photograph 5940 records.
We
have met by Skype the couple coming to photograph records in April. They are
from Minnesota. It will be fun to have another couple with us. We are getting
to know the staff at the archives and they are helping me with my Spanish.
Got the INTERNET!!!!!
Sunday
Bob and I get up each
Sunday morning and have been attending a LDS Church by Jim’s home. We go to
help with our Spanish. This ward is so friendly and glad to see us. Last Sunday
we were assigned to this ward to help teach the investigator Sunday School
Class and help with member activation. It is interesting how many people in
this ward speak English and are anxious to help us with our Spanish. This is
exciting new for us.
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