Do you have a grandfather or grandmother who is still living and is able to speak about his childhood and growing-up years? Are your own parents reaching the age where you must consider the fact that they won’t be with you forever?

Take some advice from me and purchase a tape and/or a video recorder. Sit down with your family member and spend a few hours while you ask them about what their life was like as they were growing up. Ask about their earliest childhood memories, what they remember about their mother and father and what kind of work they did. Ask about what school was like; what their teenage years were like; what they did at work and at play; ask them exactly where they lived, and ask if that house still stands. A0sk them where their parents or grandparents are buried; etc.

These are all questions that you will wish you had asked long after the time has passed when you can no longer ask them. I urge you to take as many hours as it requires to interview your family while you can. You’ll be glad you did and you’ll have a marvelous record to hand down to your own children one day.

Take my word for it. They will enjoy the experience and be delighted to know that you care enough to make sure that they are remembered. Do not pass up this opportunity !

DO IT AND DO IT NOW !!!

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