Build a heritage home of love. Become a Heritage Maker, in your own home. Have you ever stopped to think about how valuable your ancestors old photos are? Not only is it a physical link to the past, to your ancestors. But, it is a glimpse into their way of life and surroundings. Although you probably never met these ancestors, they sacrificed a great deal just so that they would not be forgotten. I have heard it said that it cost the equivalent to a full weeks worth of wages to get a portrait taken. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s it would have been a great sacrifice to have just a few photos taken. Can you imagine in our current economy sacrificing that much for a few precious photos? What are you doing to remember your ancestors? What are you doing to remember your own heritage? I have a favorite quote from an unknown author that says, “To the dead dying is not the problem, Being forgotten IS!” Have you already lost precious links to the legacy of your past? Many stories are told verbally from one generation to the next. As the older generations leave this life they take a library of information with them. There is an African proverb that says, “when a man dies, it is as if a library has burned to the ground”. Don’t let your libraries burn. Have you ever wondered what would you grab from your home if you only had 10 minutes to leave? 9 out of 10 people say after their family, it would be their photos. Heritage Makers has a way of safe-guarding your photos, an insurance policy, if you will. Search for the stories that shouldn’t be forgotten. Take action! Do something with your photos. Don’t continue to stockpile and hoard the precious memories that are yours to celebrate. We never know what tomorrow will bring.
