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We just gave my mother-in-law a Memory Book for her 70th Birthday. We sent emails and letters to everyone in her email, address list and phone book. We asked them to write letters remembering funny or touching stories about her and how they met her.
Most of the people we contacted included photos; some even hand wrote the letters on beautiful stationary. Then we sorted them by category: childhood friends, family, business acquaintances, cultural group members, neighbors, young parents together, etc.
For each group, we selected a border for the letter based on that group. For example, the childhood friends had a border of children holding hands. Then we printed each letter on card stock with the borders, placed each in a page protector, and added to a three ring binder.
We received over 200 letters in all and it was well worth the time, and not much money spent. Needless to say, she loved it!
Source: A family project that was given as a gift.
By elle from Columbia, MO
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RE: Memory Book As A Milestone Birthday Gift
I have a large family and many grandchildren and some great-grands. Several years ago I asked my family to start writing down a record of family events and funny things that happen, like the time my granddaughters co-workers were discussing what they would give up for Lent. Cam, not to be left out, said she would give up speeding (she is not Catholic). The next day, she went to work so proud that she had given up speeding all day. All had a good laugh when they told her Lent lasted for more than a day.
Now I have a pretty good sized family book of things that will be precious to others yet to come, and a source of much fun now. It is amazing to see how two people will describe the same event. Pat
Posted on 10/02/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Memory Book As A Milestone Birthday Gift
What a beautiful, thoughtful gift--truly priceless! So much better for the recipient to receive memories from others while still living and able to appreciate them.
Posted on 10/01/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse
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