The "Tribe's" Storyteller

» jerrib - This really is important

When I was younger I didn't listen and now important tales and family are gone and I no longer have the advantage of asking a question. It is important, kids, to listen and learn. You may not get another chance.

-- posted by jerrib

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» Margot - Re: This really is important

In response to message posted by jerrib:

Thanks Jerri I think so too. It really doesn't take much time either.

-- posted by Margot

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» MsPersephone - Re: This really is important

In response to message posted by Eileen_Odea:

Yes, it truly is important! I wish I'd gotten more of my maternal grandparents' stories down before they died. Now I must rely on my mother's memories of what they told her when she was a child. A few years ago, I tape-recorded my mother as she talked about her life. I have one son and so does my sister -- the only grandchildren. Unfortunately, neither have much interest in family stories. Any ideas about how to get their interest, or should I just wait and see (my son is 22, my nephew is 12)?

-- posted by MsPersephone

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» Margot - Re: Re: This really is important

In response to message posted by MsPersephone:

For the 22 year old; tell him that Grandmom won't be around forever and he will regret not knowing her stories.

If that works, have him talk to his brother about the importence of memories.

Good luck :-)

-- posted by Margot

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