well i hate to preach (haha), but i do have some advice that doesn't seem to be said enough in our society, where too often we're interested in the new, trendy, strong, etc. i ask more people: pay attention to your loved ones before they get too old, sick, weak, and unfortunately die.
as i've mentioned before my mother has had fading health for many years. after she retired, i asked her to write more down: family history, language (see entry from yesterday), stories. unfortunately she was very sick and weak, didn't get much done.
so i started to interview and film her, and write myself, about what i mentioned above. made some progress. unfortunately her health took a sharp turn for the worse a couple years ago so i think that a lot the past will be lost.
so I'm trying the same with my father, and for yesterday's St Patrick's day, instead of being an Irish stereotype of a walking green intoxicated loudmouth, i interviewed and filmed him in a similar way. .
so think of the future, that some day, maybe your kids will ask about their ancestors, or you may wonder yourself more, so try to take advantage while you can, is my advice.
Friday, March 19, 2010
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Well said, Ken. I've always regretted not asking my mother more questions about my family, and my Dad especially(he died when I was 8). She lived a fairly long life, but i never really delved into much family history. I always felt it would make her sad(many deaths...and all 4 grandparents were dead before I was born). So I didn't want to 'bother' her. looking back, I think she would have LOVED to talk about it. Oh well. Keep doing what you're doing with them. It's important.
ReplyDeletemy sympathies about the family. i know what ur saying, thanks
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