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Why Should I Tell My Life Story - Reason #5
Your life story will share your love. In the not-so-distant past, families may only have been separated by a few neighborhood blocks or acres. Today separation may be by states and countries. With a more transient society and constant bombardment from the media (TV seems to monopolize many family gatherings), you may feel that you just don’t have quality time to share with your loved ones anymore.
READ MOREThe Eden Alternative
Found this article about Eden Alternative and copied it here, you can see the full link above.
Dr. Bill Thomas is a physician specializing in geriatrics and a crusader determined to revolutionize nursing home care. The Harvard graduate and father of five has so far "Edenized" about 300 nursing homes in the United States and a handful in Australia and Europe. He was interviewed by Dale Bell.
Halloween Memories
When I was a child, we lived in a small suburban neighborhood. One father who lived down the street started at his house about 6:00 on Halloween night with his own children and headed for his next-door neighbor.
READ MOREEthical Wills
What is an Ethical Will?
Ethical wills are a way to share your love with family and close friends. Think of an ethical will as a heartfelt letter describing what truly matters most in your life. An ethical will passes on life lessons, values, joys, prayers, hopes, and dreams for present and future generations.
Why Should I Tell My Life Story? Reason #4
Your children and grandchildren (even if you don't even have kids or grandkids yet) need your life story to preserve their legacy. Children (especially grown children) will gain strength and wisdom from reading the life experiences and memories of their parents and grandparents. They don’t just want your life stories recorded; they need them to be recorded.
READ MOREWhy Should I Tell My Life Story. Reason #3
See the big picture and learn about you! You have accomplished many things during your time on earth. Do you realize what you have been through?
READ MOREWhy Should I Tell My Life Story? Reason #2
Reason #2 - You do have something to say and you can say it.
My father thought he had nothing to say. However, with just a few questions about his childhood and with my pen in hand to write down his answers, the “Life on the Farm” excerpt below was generated. I think it is interesting to read about my dad’s morning chores, his bed, and his breakfast. I think my children and grandchildren are going to appreciate it too.
READ MOREWhy Should I Tell My Life Story? Reason #1
Reason #1 - Each day of life is truly a gift.
I have had numerous people tell me through the years that the reason they aren’t going to tell their life story is because, “I’m not done living yet.”
READ MOREVeterans' Stories
It's Veteran's Day...a day that reminds of us the sacrifices of so many men and women. It's also a day that reminds me of the legacy that is lost when veterans' stories are not recorded.
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