This September, will be the 5-year anniversary of my Mother’s death. She lived a long and full life. During her life, she was diligent in collecting and writing the stories of her family members, and herself. In addition to these written stories, about 5 weeks before her death, she went to the “Story Room” at the Riverton Family History Center, with my brother and had a video recorded of her sharing some events in her life. Some of the stories she shared, I had never heard before, and I am so grateful that she made this video. It is precious to me.

In a recent blog, Who’s Interviewing You, How to Tell Your Story, written by Zach Matthews, and posted on The Family History Guide website, suggestions and ideas are given for how to interview yourself, and ways to record your own story. These suggestions are helpful whether you record your stories on video, audio, or choose to write them.

• Set Some Time Aside
• Find a Quiet Place
• Decide How to Record
• Create a List of Questions

At Family Search, you will find an article posted May 12, 2020, called; 7 Journal Ideas to Help You Record Your Story,  by  Sally Odekirk. In the article she outlines ways to keep a journal, including; written journals, digital journals, Geo journals, photo journals and some other unique ideas that you may want to consider as you record your personal history.

At the Granite Family History Center, (once it is opened again) you will find media experts and equipment to help you record your story, and help to share your story on Family Search. In the meantime, there are resources available to help you make recordings on your smart devices, and numerous tutorials to help you share your story. Some links are found in the blogs referred to in this article.

As we share the stories that are important to us, they will be cherished by those we love now, and after we are gone. –Elaine Hardman