Recently, my granddaughter asked me the question listed above and I had to pause before answering. She wanted to know about her heritage and place in this world. At some level, we all want to know where we come from and where we belong.

My response was different today than it would have been even six months earlier. Having received a gift of one of the genetic testing services, I know things my parents never told me. The report offered information, that they too may not have known.

Growing up, I had heard that my family was from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany. There was some thought that there might be Native American ancestry also, but it wasn't ever definite.

When it came back that our ancestors were from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany I wasn't surprised. However, I could tell my granddaughter that we also had ancestors from Greece, Scandinavia, Spain, Italy, Africa, Malaysia, and India. We come from all over the globe. Any one of these places could be our home.

Interesting. Hopefully, all future generations know that "our people" include a wide spectrum of the individuals inhabiting this planet. We are more alike than different and have the potential to connect and work together as family, if given the opportunity.