Leave Memories, Not Debt.
Leave Memories, Not Debt.
Real Life Stories are Best
Remembering the Key Parts of a Life well lived
When writing a Real Life Story for someone we have loved, the most memorable moments are not always the "formal" ones. Not recalling the event itself, but the conversations and interactions while engaged at the event seem "highlighted" within our brains. Memories seem to stick best when a casual "funny" or pensive discussion emerges in an unplanned way. Life Novel with Real Life Stories
The following prompts are to help jog those kind of memories.
Early Family
Birth Order
History at the Time
History at the Time
Each of us was born into a family and our particular "birth order" generally has a bearing on how our personality develops.
History at the Time
History at the Time
History at the Time
We each have a view on the world when we were young. The big world affected us in ways that eventually transitioned to our closest friends, chosen activities and life passions
A Favorite Memory
History at the Time
A Favorite Memory
We all know of a story or two that was repeated more than once. Those are the stories that remained a favorite focus throughout a lifetime.
Education
The Basics
A Favorite Class
A Favorite Class
Listing the local schools and post graduation colleges, trade schools or the "hard knocks" type.
A Favorite Class
A Favorite Class
A Favorite Class
A subject that sticks with us past general education is usually incorporated into our learning style
Accomplishments
A Favorite Class
Accomplishments
Recognized for our overall learning often created a stepping stone to the next best choice
Work History
The Choice
The Favorite Job
The Favorite Job
A Chosen field of "work" in life that can be tied to passion and ambition or plain talent.
The Favorite Job
The Favorite Job
The Favorite Job
The enjoyable parts of our life's work can expand on our personal contributions in this world.
Accomplishments
The Favorite Job
Accomplishments
We don't always "toot our own" horn, but when good things have happened for us, we should at least remember them.
Faith & Family
Core Faith
Friends like Family
Family Dynamics
Someone with a solid faith has it show up in the daily lives of themselves and others...a belief system, relationships and overall choices.
Family Dynamics
Friends like Family
Family Dynamics
Each family functions at different levels. The unique hierarchy and interaction create an environment that is often shared beyond their home's four walls.
Friends like Family
Friends like Family
Friends like Family
There are people in our lives that may start out as close friends, but inevitably become like "family".
Favorite Things
Hobbies
Volunteering
Hobbies
A hobby is developed when a casual exposure to something new catches our "fancy" and we want more time to explore the fun.
Travel
Volunteering
Hobbies
Getting to travel beyond our own back door is a gift that opens our eyes to the big world around us, leaving a lasting impression that we often share with those we love.
Volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteering
People who are not tied to "things" will generally seek out ways to help others.
The Final Word
A Usual Saying
Missing this Most
A Usual Saying
Expressive statements and sayings are often passed down in the family,... the good one's anyway. They often have a bit of "eternal wisdom" seeking to impart to the hearer.
Love
Missing this Most
A Usual Saying
Gratefulness, appreciation and the lingering wisdom we acquired from knowing, loving and doing life with the person who has died.
Missing this Most
Missing this Most
Missing this Most
Now that the death is starting to sink in, there are things and traits that will have left a hole in our life, and will be deeply missed from now on.
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