That's the good thing about hope, it always rises above things. I already have a prayer journal so why not a hope jar too? One like this lovely container can be bought online, I'm sorry I don't remember where I spotted it but it sure did spark a thought in me! Maybe a hope journal would work the same, a place to jot down all my hopes for myself and family. A record of wishes, to see how many get granted. We don't write things down anymore or record such personal thoughts. It might be interesing to see them in print and time later, either fulfilled or discarded. But at least we would have them in ink, to think about and maybe work towards? I imagine my grand daughers finding a old box of journals after my passing, words, hopes and dreams, written by me that had meaning. Oh how I would of loved to have found some from my own Mom, a treasure to behold and read. Things that were once important to her, might help me know her better. Sadly, I have no writings from my Mom but I plan to leave many behind of mine. Hope jar or journal, we all think about such things, it's time to share them.
I do the Grateful Journal but think that the Hope Journal is right up there with it. After I get settled in the new house, I'm going to buy a journal & start on that one.
ReplyDeleteRight now I HOPE I get all this packing done and get moved! LOL
Vanessa
That sounds like a really great idea.
ReplyDeleteI began a handwritten journal on January 1st.
ReplyDeleteI also asked my girls for a bound version of my blog, for my birthday. Perhaps copies for all of them too. So much of what I write at the blog is about our travels, etc and our children or the old days, I want to keep it someplace other than online.
The hope jar is a wonderful idea.
Pat
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a prayer journal or a prayer jar. I've not done that for awhile. It's so good when I do. May God grant all the wishes and hopes you have within His perfect will.
Bless you friend!
Laura
Happy at Home
I wrote a journal for my kids during the year that their father was dying. I have it put away in a safe place for them to find when I am gone. I did a photo journal that year too so they would see themselves with him month by month. They have never seen that yet either. Maybe that one will be given sooner than later since they are both in their 20s now.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Sue! We do not spend enough time keeping track of our hopes, dreams and wishes so that our kids can learn our hearts.
Hi Sue,
ReplyDeleteA Hope Jar suits me to a tee!! :)
After my mom died I got an old box of hers that contained things like obituaries, old greeting cards she had received, post cards, etc. Here and there between these stacks I would find just a tiny scrap of paper that she had jotted something on that she wanted to remember. Sometimes she would have a Bible verse written. It is amazing how much these little scraps of paper in her handwriting mean to me now. I find myself doing the same thing. I jot down things like a note on a picture one of the grandkids have drawn...their age, the date and maybe something that going on in our lives at that time.
A Hope journal or jar would be a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Hugs,
Hope
Yes, Hope does float. Nice to know that your writing your thought and memories down for the kids. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteI'm so touched that you all have shared with me! Dear Hope, what a treasure you have, isn't it something the things we hang onto that can have such meaning! And Sheryl-lyn, what a beautiful gift you have created for your kids, they will treasure it forever! Hugs to all!!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to stop by and tell you my husband and I both do the blog he does the work and I find most of the pictures and stuff. Thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting idea. It certaintly interest a writer. I would like my mother to write a book because she has had a long and varied life. She is putting together a current photo albut. She has many she has put together. I hope my photos will tell my story too. MB
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