After four years or more of writing and getting material ready for a book I have arrived at what I will call the final edition. With so much material gathered and sorted in a series of musings and memories it is time to organize and edit. My daughter who is a professional writer and produces blogs in a humorous manner has been my editor in chief, critic and helpmate over the years. She has motivated me to put in print some of my memories and thoughts for the family.Years ago she bought me a mini recorder for me to tell the stories as I was nothing of a typist and my spelling was in need of repair. However with our interest in computers I was able to express myself through writing Blogs and have been happy with the result. Since I have always wanted to tell of my experiences for the younger members of our family and make a record of our parents and their struggle to have and raise 9 children, it has been my mission for years.
It starts out with pure memory and becomes personal when you express how the events in your memories impact you as an individual. When I began to write my thoughts I struggled with the idea that this is not what the rest of my family would remember or wish to remember. Many of my memories are outside of the family as I left home at an early age and travelled and delved into so many fields. There was always this connection with Cape Breton and my family and friends and I became aware of the strength one derives from being a part of a family. I have tried to maintain a connection with home and people who are important to me and make an effort to keep the lines open.
As I age in good health and with a comfortable relationship with my environment I realize how important it is to live a stress free life. I have that kind of life and intend to express these feelings through my memories of a life well lived.
Yes, it's time to sort out and record moments of your life for yourself and for your children. Glad you carried on with the task, that your daughter has been your assistant, that you have reached that stage when you can turn the book over and get it finalized. And glad to know that you are enjoying life as it still unfolds in front of you.
ReplyDeletePops! It is not always easy to unleash the truth within us -- our honest, personal reflections and how they impacted us. But once you do, you offer something much richer than a series of factoids and recounted events, for it the impact that is important - the net result. I have enjoyed sharing your journey with you and I have a feeling this isn't the final edition - for the story is still being written. : )
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