"Family ties are built by memories, and the more memories, the more depth and richness in the family."*178 stories from 41 people
representing 5 generations
Memories - our family has been giving each other the gift of stories for nine years. This is our Christmas gift to each other.
As I put the stories in the mail this year I reflected on family memories and their importance. I wish we'd been able to convince Mom to record more of her stories and memories. Back here I wrote about Dad's recollections. What a gift he gave us with these stories. I wish someone had encouraged our grandparents to write something about their lives.
Joe and I have talked about the kind of stories we wish we had from our parents and grandparents. In addition to the "what life was like" kind of stories, it would be wonderful to have some of their reflections and feelings about love, marriage, family, faith, and other such topics. Joe commented that by the time we get reflective about these issues in our own lives, our parents and grandparents are usually not here to share their thoughts. Joe and I want to leave both kinds of stories for our posterity.
178 stories from 41 people
representing 5 generations
What a treasure!
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*Another Country-Navigating the Emotional Terrain of Our Elders" by Mary Pipher
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