My Adventures in Writing

I visited the book sale at work today,  like I do each year. I love books so it’s hard not to go look. I usually come away with a purchase. One year I bought books for my loved ones for Christmas. But this year I bought a book for myself. Yet my intentions are to create something to share with my family.

The book I purchased is family photo archive project book. It included a CD
for working with photos and creating an electronic version of a scrapbook or family tree. The book gives ideas on how to locate family history and records.

So, this will be my new project when I have time. I’ve always wanted to go back and scan in old family photos and research the people in the images. One of my relatives recently scanned in some old photos of my grandfather and great-grandfather. It was so amazing to me to see the resemblance to my family members. I wanted to know all about those people. I don’t want family history to be forgotten. I am amazed at the traditions and family history of many other cultures, like the oral history of the Native Americans. Their culture is so rich. It must be so wonderful to know where your family came from and the stories of each family member.

So my goal is to do what I can to capture the family history and stories I know. I may not be able to go back as far as I want but I can start with my life. If I am able to capture my memories of childhood and what I experience it will be a start. I would to do more but we will see.

Right now, I’m sitting in the living room with my mini laptop on my lap, visiting with friends on Facebook. On our projector TV we have it set to play a slideshow of all our photos. Thousands of photos are set to play randomly. I am mesmerized by the images, bringing back all kinds of memories. Warm thoughts of Cancun, fun times in Colorado, memories of our wedding, pictures of the flower around the yard, coastal scenes, family photos and so many more. I find myself feeling so blessed tonight, with all that God has given me. Each photos echos a prayer of thanks and awe for life. I travel back in time to the emotions of each glimpse in time. Our lives are so amazing, in all we see and do. Thank you God.