Memory Keeper
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (168126)
Boise, Idaho
December 12, 2024 5:52pm CST
The memories that come back to me this time of year are gloriously sumbline. They are about my uncle who died in an auto accident many moons ago, about the Christmas I have enjoyed all down through the years, and of the people I have known, and even about my exes and the Christmases I have spent with them.
I am an only child. I was lucky to have known both my paternal and maternal grandparents. I have some wonderful memories. But, again, I am an only child.
Now I am the keeper of all those memories. I have no sisters or brothers to share in it. Just me. I am the keeper of the memories. When I am gone they will be gone too. That thought is rather sad. I will be sharing some of them with you from time to time.
Do you have siblings? Those who will share in the memory keeping for your family? How do you feel about all this? Are there precious moments from your past you'd like to be able to reminisce about, those special times that tug at your heartstrings when you think of them?
The picture is from crazyfrankenstein.com
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@Deepizzaguy (103967)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
I have three siblings that live out of state.
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@jefferson126 (3314)
• Shenzhen, China
13 Dec
I have a sibling living in different province,we met and talked by celephone sometimes.
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@jefferson126 (3314)
• Shenzhen, China
13 Dec
It remind me of past memory,During my childhood,snow came to us every winter.But now,due to climate change,seldom met snow in winter.It's good you kept memory in mind.Sometimes,recalling is one happy thing.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Dec
I have that same memory. Memories can be good or bad.
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@Juliaacv (51461)
• Canada
13 Dec
It sounds like you have some very precious memories.
I do also.
I have 3 brothers, none of which communicate with any of the rest of us except for 1 older brother who will send me the odd text wishing me a happy whatever day it is, birthday, Thanksgiving.......
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Dec
I sure do. Thank goodness you have that one good brother.
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@wolfgirl569 (107900)
• Marion, Ohio
13 Dec
I have a brother and sister. Plus the kids.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Dec
But they don't have to. Share them with others.
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@RevivedWarrior (2457)
• India
13 Dec
I lost my sibling and parents to an accident. I can understand what you are going through. I have gone through traumas .It was tough and dark times. Well, we all have lives to carry on. One thing I do is write diary and my thoughts and things. It helps me keep sane , certain times when I get emotional about the moments just in my mind. It is true once we are gone , the memories are gone. However, the only way we can keep them alive is from journals or videos or audios. Something smilar to Anne Frank. People would always remember or read those. You can think of the suggested idea. Take care!
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Dec
I am so sorry to hear this. This is what keeps them alive. They never die.
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@Dreamerby (5756)
• Calcutta, India
14 Dec
Ohh thats so sad. Its the first time I am reading this about your life. It must have been traumatic. Hope you are doing okay now.
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@RevivedWarrior (2457)
• India
15 Dec
@Dreamerby It was and will be traumatic. I am moving on slowly and trying to rebuild my life.
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@LindaOHio (181321)
• United States
13 Dec
I have a brother who is 18 years younger than I am. I haven't seen him since he was about 2. Have a good weekend.
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@aureategloom (11159)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
13 Dec
that sounds so sad... i hope you find someone you can share your memories with and he/she keeps them from being forgotten 
i have a brother, but i'm the one who remembers things. writes things down and takes all photos and videos.
i have a brother, but i'm the one who remembers things. writes things down and takes all photos and videos.2 people like this
@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Dec
I do too. I share many of them here too. It is something to be proud of.
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@Dreamerby (5756)
• Calcutta, India
14 Dec
I am an only child as well. Believe me, its better that way. Yeah, I have grown up reserved and not an extrovert, but, I always have had my parents', grandparents' full attention. You can always pass down these memories to your children.
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
14 Dec
Yes, you can. Memories are so important.
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@Dreamerby (5756)
• Calcutta, India
15 Dec
@celticeagle yeah with age memories become more important
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@celticeagle (168126)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Dec
@Dreamerby .......Yes, and I hate to see them just be gone when I am.
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