I recently wrote a post on writing a letter and leaving it for your descendants.

I really do think it’s a great idea.

What about a history containing all of the wonderful stories that made us who we are. Maybe after that, you could write a history of a family member. Feeling energetic? What about writing the history of your family.

Ezra Taft Bensen said,

“We call upon you to pursue vigorously the gathering and writing of personal and family histories. In so many instances, you alone have within you the history, the memory of loved ones, the dates and events . . . In few ways will your heritage be better preserved than by your collecting and writing your histories” ( Ensign, November, 1989).

What a wonderful way to show your family that you value their lives.

At the same time leaving a gift for your descendants.

In an article written by Darla Isackson she writes,

“We want our pedigree charts and family history sheets as complete as possible. But books containing the spiritual legacy of our families are surely important too! My sister compiled stories of answers to prayers in their family and gave it to each family member for Christmas. I’ve started a compilation called, “Our Family’s Heritage of Heavenly Help” with the same purpose in mind.”

How neat would it be to have such a history.

Darla wrote a great article about writing a family history. You can read it here!

Let’s all make it a priority to write our history, and then, our family’s history.

Happy Family History Friday! Love, Joy