As we have lost so many of our loved ones in the past year, due to COVID, accidents or whatever reason, many great stories are dying with them.
In the Bible, God tells us in Deuteronomy to, “Only take care, and keep your soul diligently, lest you forget the things that your eyes have seen, and lest they depart from your heart all the days of your life. Make them known to your children and your children’s children.” So we are told to share our stories.
What was exciting to you growing up? What was a meaningful experience in your life? When did you give your heart to Jesus? These are stories that our children need to know.
With this in mind, we at TownTalk are starting a new feature called, “To Our Children’s Children.” We will give you a list of questions that you should take the time to write down and answer or, at the very least share with your family. It could be supper table talk. (Does anyone actually eat supper together anymore?) Or it could be conversation while traveling. Whatever or however you use it. Don’t let your stories die with you. Tell them to your children. And your children’s children!
Your Family and Ancestry
- What was your mother’s name? Your father’s name? The names of your grandparents? What did you call them?
2. Were your parents born in America? If not, where were they born? What circumstances led them to where you were born?
3. How did you feel when your brothers or sisters were born? Were you jealous? Or were you the baby of the family?
4. What about your uncles and aunts? Were they a part of your life growing up? Did your family get together much? Who was a special aunt or uncle?
5. Was your family religious? Did you go to church together? Where did you go? What is a memory from going to church from when you were young?
6. What did your dad do for a living? Did your mom work? What did your grandparents do for a living?
7. Did your family take vacations? Did you always go to the same place on vacation? What is a special memory you have of a family vacation?
8. Do you remember any special stories your grandparents told you? Did you sit on their lap and listen to their stories? Did your grandparents live nearby? Did their house have an aroma you remember? Like cookies or bread baking?
9. As a teenager, did you get along well with your parents? How about your brothers and sisters? Did you play games together with your brothers and sisters? Did you ever play a trick on any member of your family while growing up?
10. Did your family sit down together for meals? Did you say a prayer before you ate? Did everyone always sit in the same spots?
This will get you started. We hope you like this feature. Let us know! Look for a new list of questions each week.
