Pictures from the Past...

"Do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your children's children." ~Deuteronomy 4:9 

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Recently I've been able to have some amazing conversations with all three of my sons.  Ones that each time has brought back 'pictures from the past'.  Things I had not thought of for many years and bring back so many memories.

Some of the events and stories really interested my sons, which made me wonder why I hadn't told them about some of those relatives, events or jobs before.  From the stories and history of special relatives that my sons never got to meet; to jobs I had many years ago.  Some stories surprised them while others even impressed.

It may be that my sons didn't realize that I had a life before being their mom; running a day care, and being on all the school groups and committees.  Or maybe that I had skills outside of helping with a PTO bake sale, decorating for 'after-prom' or working a concession stand.  More than likely, they just never thought about any of it before.

Because I think they assumed, which was my fault because I just had't taken the time to share what I saw as my 'everyday stories' with them.  However, telling those stories brought the opportunity to dig up and share 'pictures from the past'.  Which inspired not only great conversations; but also understanding and interest in those old pictures, our family history and even 'me'.

They actually thought I had had some interesting experiences.  So I'm guessing (hoping) that I'm not just 'mom' anymore... right?! ;-)

"There's a world of wisdom in our personal stories. Your life is a legacy, a gift that only you can give. Why waste something so precious?" ~Dolly Berthelot www.mineyourmemories.com