Wandering Along the Path: Right Speech

Two of us in my writing group are working on pieces that express our feelings for our children and grandchildren that will be a message to them after we are gone.  We realize we may not see the grandchildren's big events:  graduations, weddings, first job, college.  We want to leave an essence of ourselves for them to add to the history of our families.  I've been writing a memory book for each grandchild, and all are done.  Now I will do one for the coming baby.  I was touched when I visited my ten year old granddaughter a while back and she had her memory book readily available, and we looked through it and at photos I included.  She likes taking it out and reading it.  I was surprised and pleased.  I've been giving away jewelry from my parents and grandparents to my kids, but perhaps the words are even more valuable.  I want to say it now, while I can.  I am opening my heart and sharing in a way I haven't before.  It feels good.