Journaling to Your Child's Future Self
Create a personalized journal for each of your children, that will inspire, encourage, and record memories.
My mother inspired me years ago when she found a journal she had written to my older brother that recorded feelings, thoughts, and prayers from pregnancy into his young years. When I was pregnant with my first, I began a journal at 6mo. pregnant and have since then started one for my daughter. I write in them for birthdays, big events, and sometimes in quiet moments of thought. I know, it's hard to keep up with everyday activities and chores, but let me tell you that since my mother's passing, those left journals and letters have become treasured gifts left behind that speak to us and uplift our spirits.
I have since found my own letter(s) written to me! Some written pre-birth to adulthood. Each containing prayer, advice, pride in accomplishments, or special moments. Each beautifully and wonderfully written to me!
Looking back, I can see many of the prayers she had for me answered as I look at the life God's blessed me with. A wonderful husband, 2 beautiful children, and a foundation built on God's truths.
How special to leave such wisdom to our young children. The thoughts and prayers I have now may go unsaid to my little ones. What a gift to have them all documented so that one day they can hear my words, even if I'm no longer there to speak them.