People that have lost a parent.

[Geek]

What questions would you like to have answered on video tape? Example, the day you were born, how you got your name, etc.

 

[kwillia]

What questions would you like to have answered on video tape? Example, the day you were born, how you got your name, etc.

My kids are in their teens now and still constantly want to hear stories from when me and their father were dating, how we met, what it was like when we realized we were in love, stories from or wedding and when we were first married and starting out...etc.

They never get tired of hearing those stories.

 

[migtig]

I know all that. Plus my mom created an excellent baby book when I was born.

There are a couple of things though, I'd like to know more about my parents as kids and what they wanted and what they did and who they knew, what games they played books they read, first crushes.

I'd also love to have "adult" conversations with my parents, especially my mom since I never had that chance to relate to her as an adult.

 

[smithchick231]

I would like to know everything from what jobs they worked as young adults, to where they met, how they named the four of us, what was it like for them? Was she a hippie? Was he a decorated FF? How was his time in the navy? Mainly....was it as difficult for them starting out and starting a family as it is for me and sibs...or is it maybe more difficult because we lost them a few years ago. (and we're old enough that no-one wants to play parent, but still young enough to not know how to face the world). Yea. Thats the big question- was it as hard then, as it is now.

 

[latinamomma]

I think I would want to know all there is or was to know about my dad. I would want to know his side to why the marriage failed, what his favorite color was ( no one knows), just the little things. I would want to hear stories about his childhood and just his likes and dislikes...just see if I am anything like him. My father passed away 30 years ago...he was only 28.

 

[Geek]

My kids are in their teens now and still constantly want to hear stories from when me and their father were dating, how we met, what it was like when we realized we were in love, stories from or wedding and when we were first married and starting out...etc.

They never get tired of hearing those stories.

I know all that. Plus my mom created an excellent baby book when I was born.

There are a couple of things though, I'd like to know more about my parents as kids and what they wanted and what they did and who they knew, what games they played books they read, first crushes.

I'd also love to have "adult" conversations with my parents, especially my mom since I never had that chance to relate to her as an adult.

I would like to know everything from what jobs they worked as young adults, to where they met, how they named the four of us, what was it like for them? Was she a hippie? Was he a decorated FF? How was his time in the navy? Mainly....was it as difficult for them starting out and starting a family as it is for me and sibs...or is it maybe more difficult because we lost them a few years ago. (and we're old enough that no-one wants to play parent, but still young enough to not know how to face the world). Yea. Thats the big question- was it as hard then, as it is now.

I think I would want to know all there is or was to know about my dad. I would want to know his side to why the marriage failed, what his favorite color was ( no one knows), just the little things. I would want to hear stories about his childhood and just his likes and dislikes...just see if I am anything like him. My father passed away 30 years ago...he was only 28.

thank you all for sharing. I appreciate it so much.

 

[Cowgirl]

My kids are in their teens now and still constantly want to hear stories from when me and their father were dating, how we met, what it was like when we realized we were in love, stories from or wedding and when we were first married and starting out...etc.

They never get tired of hearing those stories.

I still love hearing those stories. Well, I guess not marriage stories anymore, because they're divorced...but I love hearing stories about when they were kids. What games they played, who their friends were, funny moments in their childhood, funny stories about aunts/uncles/gparents, etc.

 

[foodcritic]

What questions would you like to have answered on video tape? Example, the day you were born, how you got your name, etc.

I would want to know more about how my mother felt when she hit certain milestones in her life (i.e picking a college, graduating, getting married, becoming pregnant.) I would love to know more about her personally to see if I take after her more or my dad. My mother passed away when I was 15 and I am now 40 with 4 kids. The hurt never seems to go away it just becomes easier to deal with. I just wish she had a chance to meet her grandchildren because I know she would have been an awesome grandmother. I look forward to the day I meet her again with our Savior.

 

[Larry Gude]

Damnit!

I thought this thread was tips on how to lose your parents. Like take them to the mall, run away, go home and move before they catch on or catch a cab.


Drat.

 

[LusbyMom]

What questions would you like to have answered on video tape? Example, the day you were born, how you got your name, etc.

Their are so many things I wish I had answers to. I can't even begin to list them. My kids always ask questions and I almost say we have to ask Grammie or Grandpa.... and it hits me all over again. We can't ask them anything.

 

[poster]

What questions would you like to have answered on video tape? Example, the day you were born, how you got your name, etc.

Amazon.com: Grandparents' Memory Book: Did You Really Walk Five Miles to School?: Teri Harrison: Books

My mother bought one of these and gave it to each older family member to fill out. They're pretty cool to read. Sounds like this is the kind of info you're looking for, perhaps they could fill this out and you could video them reading it and sharing memories.

I missed a wonderful opportunity to video the older family members swap stories at a reunion once. I was so upset, they sat at the head of the room facing the "audience" and talked between themselves for about 45min.

 

[poster]

Another idea is to put together a recipe book and ask for family memories that go along with the recipes each person gives you. Add the comments at the end of each recipe and it'll be fun just to read it, even if you never cook anything from it.

 

[Geek]

Amazon.com: Grandparents' Memory Book: Did You Really Walk Five Miles to School?: Teri Harrison: Books

My mother bought one of these and gave it to each older family member to fill out. They're pretty cool to read. Sounds like this is the kind of info you're looking for, perhaps they could fill this out and you could video them reading it and sharing memories.

I missed a wonderful opportunity to video the older family members swap stories at a reunion once. I was so upset, they sat at the head of the room facing the "audience" and talked between themselves for about 45min.

Another idea is to put together a recipe book and ask for family memories that go along with the recipes each person gives you. Add the comments at the end of each recipe and it'll be fun just to read it, even if you never cook anything from it.

Great ideas! Thank you for sharing.

 

[redhotmomma]

What questions would you like to have answered on video tape? Example, the day you were born, how you got your name, etc.

That is so funny that you posted this. My husband and i are redoing our will. I thought it would be nice if we did a video for the kids. Keep updating it on our free time.

 

[baileydog]

I would like to ask my real dad how come he was the worlds biggest azzhole and how he could treat children the way he did. Thank God for my step real dad.

 

[DanceMom]

I wish I knew what my Dad wanted for me when I got married. I wish he could have walked me down the isle, met my husband, met his grandchildren. I wish I knew that he knew he would still be loved and missed 20 years later, just as much as the day he had his accident. I wish he were still here. Theres nothing more I would want than more time.

 

[DanceMom]

Another idea is to put together a recipe book and ask for family memories that go along with the recipes each person gives you. Add the comments at the end of each recipe and it'll be fun just to read it, even if you never cook anything from it.

I've thought about that too! it'd be so easy to do, with a little comment from grandma or aunt so and so.