Comments on: A Mother’s Legacy

By: Shannon Zyjewski

Shannon Zyjewski — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:53:13 +0000

Pumpkin Buttercream is my fave!!

By: Hannah Gardner

Hannah Gardner — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:52:25 +0000

When my husband left for Afghanistan literally days after our daughter was born, I gave him A Father’s Legacy in case he had time to write. Thankfully he came back safely, but it’s still nice to have that book!
hrhersch@yahoo.com

By: Carol L

Carol L — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:49:45 +0000

As I sit here there are tears rolling down my face because last June I gave my own Dad one of these on his birthday. He told me he was going to take his time and fill it out. This past September he passed away unexpectedly. Just two weeks ago my older son came over and handed me the book and thought I’d want to have it. But when I opened it it too was empty. I know many things about his life and childhood but there are so many I don’t. I should have asked him if he’d had a chance to fill it out when he had it and was still here.
This very fact is why I too am filling one of these Legacy books out for my daughter. Life is too short and these memories are wonderful to have to pass down. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Carol L
Lucky4750@aol.com

By: Sharrie

Sharrie — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 01:22:27 +0000

I found these legacy books one shopping outing long ago. One Christmas,we finally received them back as a gift and oh what a gift it was! Five years later, when my mother-in-law passed away, a copy was sent to all her children. What a treasure! My dad was killed in a head on car accident one beautiful April 1st before he filled in his legacy. Although, we talked daily, his generation just did not share many thoughts with us. I often wonder how they made it in the great depression, or if he remembered my great-grandmother who was full Cherokee. Did he speak their language? What was the happiest day in his life? It is important for all parents and grandparents to share their lives before tragedy or illness takes the opportunity away.

By: Tracy Hall

Tracy Hall — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:24:03 +0000

Gave these books to my parents and my husband’s parents right before my daughter was born. I received the completed book from my mom a few years ago, and my dad gave me his completed book this past Christmas (it was my favorite gift!) I have loved reading their stories; some I had heard before and some were a surprise. I will always treasure these and will one day pass them on to my children. My husband & I have also begun legacy books for our children.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:32:11 +0000

This made me cry. I just went over to Amazon and bought one of these for my Mom. I know she will love it! Thank you for sharing.

By: Mandy Burkett

Mandy Burkett — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:58:10 +0000

Oh, Debra… tears are streaming down my face as I read this post. As I’ve told you before, my mom and I are best friends and spend every day together. We lost my mom’s mother almost 4 years ago. She was our 3rd wheel and the anchor of our family. I can so relate to wanting to ask her questions. Me and my mom both find ourselves wanting to know things and aren’t able to ask. Thank you so much for sharing this book! I plan to get one for me and my mom.