As of late, we have had a number of loved ones leave this planet. When these unexpected things happen we may not be prepared for what we must achieve to celebrate their lives. Organizing our memories from boxes of photographs can be very healing and stressful at the same time. Often we may know the people and locations in the photographs and what they were doing at the time. From experience I can tell you that it sure helps if the names, dates and locations are noted on the back of the photos. I had the rare opportunity to sit down and talk to my grandparents about many of the photographs that shared our family history. My favorite photograph was a picture of my grandmother posing with one of her pet monkey's. (Yes, a real monkey. She was a hoot!) I can imagine the creative stories I could have conjured up if I wouldn't have had the chance to have them share the wonderful stories that described many of those photographs. If you still have the chance to ask family members about your past, get moving. As Mother's Day and Father's Day approaches, this may be a great way to gather family information and prepare a few copies of a photo journal gift that can be given and stored. http://www.cre8tivegang.com http://www.225waterstreet.com