Someone at my alma mater is in charge of "legacy giving" - getting people to include the college in their will. Well, that's one sort of legacy gift, but I know one that is infinitely more valuable - when people, young or old, share moments & memories for all generations, present & future, to enjoy.
Thought about that as I posted an "ancient" 12/21/00 Mindwalker1910 e-mail that my dear old mother wrote about our Christmas tree. Gives me tender pause, realizing how clueless we were that 12/25/00 would be her last with us. No one, in December 2000, envisioned 09/16/01 & Mom being reunited with her O! Best Beloved.
How long did it take her to compose & for me to transcribe? Probably less than half an hour - and what fun those 30 minutes must have been.
What was a sweet posting when she wrote it, just a short riff on our family Christmas tree, past & present, is now a priceless family treasure.
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