Every time I think about this list, I think, "Sign me up!" Who doesn't want this? Who doesn't want this for their kids? Right?? Who wouldn't benefit from the grounding, centering effect memory-keeping has? Who doesn't need perspective and a sense of purpose and belonging?
My husband has been doing a kind of big home project around our house recently. He told me that my oldest son's room took him longer than expected because when he went to move a bookshelf, he took all the scrapbooks I'd made off the shelf to make the bookshelf easier to move. He opened one of the scrapbooks and got stuck. :) He sat there looking through scrapbooks, reminiscing, and having a really enjoyable time. He said it was a really great experience.
And that's what memory-keeping does. It brings back good memories, warms the heart, and makes life happy.
And, in fact, it can make all the difference to a child! The first part of {this article} refers to studies that have been done on the enormous impact knowing family stories (we might call them "memories") has on kids. And {this article} explains why preserving your own story is good for YOU, too!
Haven't started yet? The "how to get started" tab above is for you! #icanhelp
