Your personal history may be tomorrow's handcart story:

Remember the future generations.  There is more to genealogy than just tracing the names on our tree.  The stories of what makes us who we are is just as important as the stories of the pioneers crossing the great plains and mountains.  We may not have to pull a handcart over the Rocky Mountains, but we will have our own stories of faith, courage, and hope that will inspire future generations.  Keep your journal!  Let your grandchildren and great-grandchildren know who you were. GM

When you write a journal sometimes it is hard to write those things that are personal, but if you are writing to someone, then it is much easier. Do you have a child or granddaughter, niece or nephew that you could leave what life has taught you? Write to them this year, write to another one next year if you are blessed with many.


Share with your 'audience' what you have learned about life-today because you may not have a tomorrow to share.