I'm a wordsmith, I love words, thoughts, paper, journals, all things that remind me of writing. I guess that is why I'm a journal keeper, have been for many years. Some of my journals are full of everyday happenings, some are full of prayers. My little sister gifted me with a beautiful journal from Country Living, it is the journal I will use for 2009. But I wanted to grace the pages with more than just happenings, I want to fill these pretty pages with challenging thoughts, songs to describe the day, favorite quotes and sayings, gratitude moments. In the end, I hope to have a journal full of the true me, something to pass down to the granddaughters, so they may know this grandma in depth. Keepsakes connect the generations, I wish I had more from my Mom, she left little in ways of treasures. Do you journal? I'd love to hear about your table of contents!
Right now my blog is the journal of my life. I hope everyone who reads it gets something from it. It's what I call my 'brain dribbles' ... just whatever I happen to be thinking about at any given moment. Love your idea of the journal too. xxoo
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea of keeping a journal of keepsakes for our children and grandchildren. Most often our children do not want to hear what we have to say until they become adults and parents themselves.
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RiverBend Farm
I do wish I journaled.... I love the idea of it, the look of it and the feel of it.... I just never seem to remember to or take the time to.... I think it would be a very calming and satisfying thing to do.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to keep a Journal, but never seem to find the time to write in one. It is something I really need to change this year. I love you idea for this years journal.
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Alaura
I also have been keeping a journal a very long time. Writing helps me keep things in perspective whether it be the days occurrences or my thoughts and feelings.
ReplyDeleteGood idea!
ReplyDelete~Liz
Me? I blog now. Your keepsake journal idea is a good one to pass down though. I too, wish I had more personal things left for me from my Mom.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to keep a journal, Sue. I think it is a wonderful way to pass down the stories of today to our young ones. Thank you for the inspiration. I have a Gooseberry Day Journal ... maybe I'll begin with that this year.
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Lea
I've been journaling for 25 years! I like to take notes from sermons, daily thoughts and also include cards and special notes others have given to me.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is charming! Glad I found it.
Lilly