If you are like most parents, you probably hear the same question every Christmas. What do you want this year? My answer never changes. I don’t need anything except for your happiness and for you to keep coming by.
But a few years ago when my daughter and son-in-law were expecting our first grandchild they gave me a gift that was truly different, thoughtful, creative and meaningful in a way that continues to stay with me. They gifted me a year long Story Worth sub subscription. Each week I received a question by email; anything from lighthearted prompts to deeper more reflective ones. If a question didn’t speak to me, I could choose another or even create my own. By the end of the year I had answered 52 questions each one capturing a slice of my life, my memories and the experience that shaped me.
Once the year is complete all your answers can be turned into a beautifully bound book. You can add photos, customize layouts, and make it as simple as elaborate as you wish. It becomes a keepsake-a way to share your story with the people who will come after you. I absolutely love this gift. In fact, I plan to do another one with entirely new questions so that the future generations can know more about my childhood, my parents and the moments that made me who I am. So many of us go through life without ever telling these stories and yet they are the threads that connect one generation to the next. If you’re ready to preserve your own story or if you you’re looking for a meaningful gift, tell your children to consider a story worth subscription. I promise you won’t be disappointed. I am including a link that gives you $10 off your own book. One piece of advice, upgrade to the color version, it brings your memories to life in a way that black and white simply can’t.
Storyworth Link: https://www.storyworth.com/friend/.barbara-morales8
