Take time to create memories.

Hi folks Erika here again and today I wanted to share something with you that I was involved with recently.  I had a telephone call from a local cancer charity to ask if I was prepared to work with a family making memory boxes.  Unfortunately the lady had terminal cancer and two young girls.  I was honoured to be asked to be involved with such a task and wanted to create something simple that children could make themselves but also long lasting, something that would take some knocks and bumps and still stand strong over the years.

We started with some large wooden boxes and a selection of napkins, PVA glue and varnish.  I let both children and mum pick which napkins they preferred and we set to work, tearing small bits and gluing to the boxes.  Once finished I took them home to dry before applying a couple of strong coats of clear varnish.

Here are the finished boxes....

 And finally mum's box...

We also made coordinating simple mini books for them to fill in when and if they want to with memories of days out to come, to get them started.

I had an amazing time with this family and hope they enjoy filling their boxes and enjoy precious time they have together.  

It makes you realise how short life really is and I fully intend to make these with my boys too.  They too thought it was a great idea but did mention no flowers or butterflies!  

Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the present that we forget to record.  I am as guilty of this as the next person.  I love scrap booking but always have something else to make or do.  I really now want to make time to sit down with my own kids and create similar boxes before they're all grown up.  Will you?

On that note have a super Saturday and more from me again soon, 

Ex.

 

 

Comments

[Virginia]

Oh what an amazing story behind the boxes, hopefully the boxes will be treasured and filled with the time they have left. I think so many people spend too much time waiting for life to happen rather than appreciating that it is here and now, it's one of the reasons why I do my weekly Rocking post, noting my positives is the biggest thing for me!

[Leanne]

That's so heartwarming Erika. Very inspiring x