Do you have an event in your childhood that stands out and now when something triggers it a flood of memories stream through your mind? I have two really. One of mine will always be snow; sledding down the hills at my Grandparent's house. I had the "swishy" coverall pants that you could get some distance in. I remember I would step back from the hill and then jump sliding down on my knees or rear end. I ruined so many sets of the coveralls that way. I used a sled too - but that was missing something :).I also remember falling asleep on the long car ride to the lake that my father picked out. We would get to the dock and set the boat in the water while it was still dark. I remember floating on the shore casting along the banks by the docks until the sky would change. The pink and orange colors on the horizon are still very vivid in my mind. The cold water on the fishing lines and the dew on the boat.
What memories are you sharing now that later will be memory triggering events? It does not have to be Disney World or even an expensive vacation. In fact, I do not remember any of that stuff. When I think of my childhood and search for what joys I remember as a kid - that is it. Simple.
"Today is yesterday's tomorrow." ~ Anon.
God Bless - Joe
Hey Joe, I was just talking with a homeschool mom who decided that this year they were not doing gifts, just memories. She said that she was encourage by a family who stopped giving gifts & started giving printed gift cards that said stuff like "mini pedi with mom" or "movie with your 3 best friends" or "bowling with just you, mom, & dad". Since they are low on money, they decided they would have family outings for Christmas like going out together to look at lights, or family game nights, etc. I thought this idea was cool! Thought you would enjoy it too!
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