We all learn from experience and every year become wiser than the year before. Simply said, with age comes wisdom. Too often, though, we forget the life lessons our grandparents have acquired throughout their lifetimes. A grandparents wisdom is a priceless family resource worth capturing for younger generations to know.
Give your family the gift of your grandparents wisdom by documenting their life lessons. Not only will your grandparents be overjoyed to share what they have learned over a lifetime but family members will love hearing their stories.
Start by asking your grandparents to think of the most important life lessons they’ve learned. Give them time to pull their thoughts together – perhaps a week or two. Give them a specific number to aim for to give them a goal; five might be manageable though let them know more would always be welcome. Finally, ask your grandparents to share the experiences that brought about these valuable life lesson so younger generations can understand the context in which they were learned.
When your grandparents present their list, it’s important to recognize that their life lessons were gained through their experience. In other words, give each lesson the consideration and respect it deserves, even though it may not resonate with you at this time.
Finally, collect your grandparents life lessons in a small book. Include a short biography and give everyone a copy at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Or post your grandparents wisdom on a family website for everyone to see!
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Give your parent or grandparent the gift of a lifetime by capturing their life story for your family to know.
Here at Family Tree Video we produce Legacy Videos, modern-day memoirs that weave a filmed interview with a parent or grandparent, together with family photos, documents, maps and other memorabilia. The result is a beautiful “moving portrait” capturing your loved one sharing their life story, family history and memories – a gift your family will treasure for generations to come.
To learn more about giving the gift of a Legacy Video, visit FamilyTreeVideo.com.
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