Pride in Past: How iGENEA Strengthened My Connection with My Surname Hand and Ancestry
Family name Hand
The iGENEA DNA test I undertook was an emotionally enriching experience that shed light on my ancestry and enhanced my connection with my surname, Hand. The newfound knowledge and perspective has piqued my interest in my family’s journey and significantly enhanced my understanding of my roots.
My journey with iGENEA began with curiosity, a quest ignited by an unquenched thirst to understand my ancestry, lineage, and my intrinsic connection to my surname, Hand. Upon the arrival of the iGENEA kit, a rush of nervous anticipation pulsed through me. Collecting my DNA sample, I wondered what secrets my saliva may reveal regarding ages-old questions about my origins. I packaged my DNA sample and sent it back. Waiting for the results was a time of mixed emotions; I was excited and nervous, but ultimately eager to learn about my roots.
Receiving my iGENEA results was an emotionally charged experience. My heart pounded as I clicked open my ancestry report, and unexpectedly, tears welled in my eyes as I began to uncover the hidden chapters of my past. The vast historical landscape of my Hand lineage unfurled before my eyes, a rich tableau of migration, survival and subtle genetic variations born over the centuries. I discovered ancestors from different parts of Europe, whose lives so subtly influenced mine, whose existence I was ignorant of until now.
Unraveling my genetic composition and familial ties made me feel small yet significant in the grand scheme of things. My connection with the Hand bloodline transcended from being merely nominal to deeply emotional. My surname was no more just a tag or an identity marker; it became a genetic chord connecting me to countless ancestors, their struggles, their triumphs, and their migrations, deftly interwoven in my DNA.
Understanding my genetic origins has given me a profound sense of belonging. It has redefined my perception of my family and my surname, making me appreciate the invisible tapestry that unites us all. The Hand lineage, I realized, was more than just a family tree. It was a chronicle of collective existence, a testament of endurance, perseverance, and survival.
The iGENEA DNA test was a journey into my past that has significantly influenced my present. It has given me a newfound respect for my ancestors, a deep sense of gratitude for their journeys, and a reborn pride in my surname, Hand. I now carry it not just with pride but with a sense of continuity, of being a part of a collective narrative that spans centuries.
L. Hand