Ep 39 - Kelsey's great grandmother died when she was young, but she remembers visiting her and requested to learn more about her for this interview. I loved researching Kelsey's great grandmother Luella. She was born in North Dakota, emigrating to Saskatchewan at just 2 years old. Her life was a struggle, but she had a good sense of humor and was generous through it all. Watch the full interview to hear more about Kelsey's upbringing and how her and her great grandmother's lives found similar paths.
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00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:53 Kelsey's Journey to Self-Growth
05:38 Childhood and Family Influences
09:24 Great Grandmother Luella's Early Life
13:06 Immigration to Canada
18:41 Life in Saskatchewan and World War I
21:09 The Struggles of War and Family
22:05 Life After War: Hardships and Resilience
22:33 Luella's Early Life and Education
24:16 Marriage and Early Adulthood
25:05 Challenges and Moves
27:13 Family Life and Loss
29:41 Later Years and Legacy
35:56 Reflections and Connections
39:57 Conclusion and Resources