Today is my mother’s birthday… I have not mentioned about the importance of journaling / scrapbooking lately and I am thinking today is the perfect day to reflect on that again. Adding your love notes, true feelings and heart filled journaling to your projects is something your children will cherish forever. Use a pen and your very own handwriting for a personal touch. Take it from me… if I had anything like this from my mother I would not only think she loved me, I would know it. Every child knows their parent loves them but having a written document telling them all of your feelings (good or bad) is something to cherish. Almost like the nightly prayers you say in your head for your children… write it down so they will know forever.
From the episode I saw of you on SBL where you spoke of your mom and the importance of journaling, I have often thought of your heartfelt words when I write my love letters to my kids. You were so right about the handwriting and about telling them everything you feel. What a lovely inspiration you are to others. One day, I imagine your mom will tell you how lovely you are and what a blessing you have been to people, even those who don't even know you. I will say a little prayer for you. Meredith
Posted by: Meredith | August 05, 2008 at 09:04 PM
Wonderful post! You are absolutely right - our simple memories and feelings jotted down in our scrapbooks are a precious gift to our loved ones. Sometimes those true feelings are difficult to share. I'm sure your mother loves & treasures you even if the words aren't always there.
Posted by: Sarah C. | August 06, 2008 at 07:35 PM
I couldn't agree more. Journaling is certain;y one of my passions, too!
Posted by: Denine | August 07, 2008 at 09:06 AM
Thank you for that wonderful reminder. You are so very right. I have a letter from my father that I cherish dearly.
Posted by: Jen Martakis | August 07, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Congrats on that new little one - WAYYYY too cute! As for the journaling and thinking of your mom - my mom is gone now and there are so many things I wish I knew now that we never thought to ask her. If she had written down more things we would have some clues on photos, etc.
Posted by: PaperCutting Kind of day | August 07, 2008 at 12:01 PM
pattye, thanks for the comment on journaling. i remember you talking about this a bit ago, on the BHG webisode. it really struck me then too. i really try to incorporate myself in my scrapping too, for the same reasons. i was able to scan some old photos of my grandmother with her parents and imagine my happiness to find my great grandmother's handwriting on the back of a few of them. it is truly precious.
congratulation of your little boy. what a sweet addition!
Posted by: emily pitts | August 08, 2008 at 07:54 AM