Many many years ago I purchased a book written by Shirley Dobson and Gloria Gaither. It was published in 1983, when Focus on the Family was still headquartered not far from where I grew up in Southern California. The book is "Let's Make a Memory" and has survived it's spot on my bookshelf after a hearty downsizing of my own library a year ago.
Even before my first child was born the desire to create lasting memories started me on a quest to find ways to accomplish this. I had wonderful memories of my own, but I knew those same events could not be repeated and I was now responsible for establishing them in my own home.
I pulled the book out today reminesing through the ideas we have incorporated in years gone by and the fun memories we have made together. I love traditions and we have many, but I realized somewhere along the road that traditions can change because life changes, but memories will last forever. So rather than be ruffled by changes in my traditions, today I looked for ways to create a lasting memory for my children and to begin some new traditions.
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It's nice to reminice over scrapbooks and photos.
Have a Happy Stuffing Day.
I recieved this book as a baby shower gift with my first. It was wonderful and we used many of the ideas or versions thereof.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh my gosh, Mom had this book when I was growing up! I would spend hours flipping through it looking for fun projects to do. What a great memory, thanks for reminding me!
I received this book as a going away gift after I first got saved 23 years ago! It still has a precious place on my bookshelf too.
I love that book, too. I bought it in college before I was married. I thought, "I can't wait to do this kind of stuff with my family."
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