Journaling Memories for Your Children

“You need to write your memories down, Mom,” my daughter said.  “You’ve been researching family history, but you aren’t writing your memories down for us.”

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(Perhaps I didn’t consider myself history!)  Actually, I didn’t think of my life and my memoris as that important until my daughter reminded me they would be lost if I didn’t record them in some way for her, her children and future generations.

I’ve enjoyed discovering facts and stories, letters and photos concerning my ancestors.  I’m pleased my parents wrote down some of their memores.  But I hadn’t thought much about doing mine.

So…I’ve begun to record and share so my family will have my stories.  I’ve even gotten so involved I’m teaching workshops: Writing Your Family Stories and Preserving Memories through Scrapbooking & Journaling.  I’m also been asked to teach an online workshop on this topic.

Are you preserving your memories and stories?  Some will be joyful, others sad.  I’ve found all of these in my family history and must include them in my memories.

Some are funny, others mundane.  But all are part of your life.  I have stories my mom wrote in letters to me when hubby and I lived across the continent from her.  I don’t think she knew she was humorous in relating family incidents, but I rock with laughter even now when I read them.

Begin your story writing and telling NOW!