Thought for the day: Cherish the memories you have with loved ones

I don’t suppose any one of us would deny the virtue of having a good memory?
Family having a barbecue party in their garden in summerFamily having a barbecue party in their garden in summer
Family having a barbecue party in their garden in summer

Sadly, old age or ill health may rob some of us of the simple joy of remembering.

As my granddad got older he suffered with memory problems. His memory of what he had for breakfast just vanished and yet he could remember being a small boy, standing at the chapel gate in the tiny village he grew up in and hearing people talk about the sinking of the Titanic.

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He told us that story a lot, and many other tales from his youth.

Those memories and those stories were his most valued possessions as he got older and he left them with his family when he died. Those stories are now treasured as they remind me of a good and decent man.

As a funeral celebrant I rely on the memories of others in helping me deliver a personal tribute to those who have passed on.

People tell me stories from the lives of a loved one and it never ceases to amaze me how many people you might have passed in the street and never give a second glance too, but they had the most wonderful stories to tell.

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It’s never been easier to tell your story or save it for posterity.

Anyone can record their life digitally and leave behind a living record of what their life was about…or perhaps there is another option? Perhaps there is someone in your family who has a story to tell and maybe it’s time for you to sit down and really listen.

I know it’s a busy world and we all have many calls on our time but there is nothing more valuable than giving someone the gift just sitting and listening. Remember, there might well come a point in the future when you want someone to hear your story.

Let’s hope, when the time comes, that you find someone with the time to listen and the time to share your story.

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