Video Memories

[susieq]

Some of you will remember that Mum and I did a promotional video for CUK last year - it wasn't until today that I realised an unforeseen benefit of agreeing to make the video - I now have a 'forever' record of Mum talking, moving and just being, well, Mum ! rather than just a collection of static photographs. Whilst photos can bring back memories of what someone looked like - videos provide a lasting reminder of their voice and their 'spirit'.

No matter where I go or what I do in the future I will always have that reminder of her just a few 'clicks' away. It will also be a 'living' memory for her granddaughers and her great-grandchildren in the years ahead.

So if you have a video camera perhaps you should consider making a short film about your loved one, especially an elderly parent, whilst they are still with you.

[Emma Forrester]

What a lovely thing to have

[bowlingbun]

I cannot bear to watch the video of my late husband, stolen from me by a sudden heart attack, five years ago.

[Lazydaisy]

A month or two back, my daughter was online looking through old photos online, as I wanted something in particular.She found two short films with Rhys in them, one in particular was so happy.She, Ben and I sat here watching it and crying as it was just so heartwrenching.To hear Rhys laughing and talking, to see him moving, to see him as HIM.He was with my other two and one of their cousins in the film.It will be so precious when I want to hear Rhys and see him move.
You are right Susie,a film is something lovely.(Not just elderly parents though, everyone in the family,because tomorrow is not guaranteed to anyone).
I am also in the process of writing a letter to each of my children, my husband and my grandson, to be kept in my deedbox for when the time is right. This was something my bereavement counsellor suggested.I have written in the past, but not since Rhys.
I love looking at your Mum Susie, she always reminds me of my Nan,and it makes me smile to hear her.
Bowlingbun,((((((hugs)))))) to you.

[Melly1]

What a lovely keepsake, Susie.

I love photos and have some videos of S too (usually made to support some battle I'm having on his behalf. Should probably make some informal ones too.)

Melly1

[Duncaring]

Hi Susie

My dad was a participant in talking about the old days and particularly the dangerous days of his working life. There were officers from his work at the funeral and men gave a guard of honour and salute. The author of the book was there too and he gave me a copy of the print out of my dad's contribution to the book and a CD recording of the afternoon he met with the author. I have read through the print out but I am too scared or nervous to play the CD. I am so weepy that I think it would be too much for me just now but I will look forward to it one day.
My daughter's husband took a photo of my dad, me, my daughter and my grand daughter in the hospital about a week before my dad died. I was not sure about doing this but my dad was fine with it and now I am glad that we have that last photo of the 4 generations.
One day I will enjoy these but right now it is too much for me. However I do think it is a good idea. I have photos of my grandmother on every one of her last few birthdays which also happens to be my birthday. It is good to have these records.

Little Lamb