I am 52 years old and I live in Genoa, Italy.
I have been involved in genealogy since I was 26, when I joined the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
In this community, we are encouraged to research our ancestors, so I did, first
for my wife, then for myself. Today I am still helping other people to reconnect to their origins.
As all my ancestors have lived far away from Italy, I had to be extremely patient, to overcome
immense difficulties and frustrations also caused by embassies and consulates, obstructing my research.
I used to write to parish priests abroad and send them money, but I never got a reply.
That is why I have always felt very close to all the people with an Italian descent who live abroad and are encountering
the same frustration in researching their family as I did.
Genealogy has always been a rewarding experience, sometimes so rich in spirituality.
The strong emotions of joy and sadness in feeling the various phases of our ancestors'
life are so precious and unique. For this reason I have always pushed people to participate
in their family research as well in order not to miss these feelings.
Researching our origins is indeed a unique learning experience.
