Are you letting treasured memories slip away?

Memories are like summer clouds – ephemeral and soon gone. Here  are five ways you can start now to preserve your special memories.

1. Begin to scan and identify all of your family photos. Write a note with each photo indicating the place, date,event and who is in the picture.
2. Use a digital voice recorder and begin describing your childhood. Include things such as favorite memories, places you lived, pets you loved and celebrations.
3. Create a list of 30 things about yourself. Think of it as a mini autobiography. If future generations were to know 30 things about you what would they be?
4. Keep a “Memory Jar”. Plan once a day to write down one favorite memory from anytime in your life and add it to the jar. After a month take out your memories, print them on good quality paper and give them to your family.
5. Keep a “Gratitude Journal”. At the end of each day take time to reflect on what you are grateful for that day.