Grief – Family Locket

Creating a Memorial to Your Loved One – A Review of “Passed and Present”

Apr 12, 2016

Losing a loved one is part of life. Living without that loved one is also a part of life, but how can you keep their memory alive in a meaningful and appropriate way? Allison Gilbert, author shows us how in her new book “Passed and Present.” (This is an affiliate link. If you click the link and make a purchase, we receive a small commission). We love the book so much, we want to give away a copy. See the end of the post for details. (Giveaway closed). This book is not about sadness and grieving. These pages are about...

Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive – from the Book Passed and Present – an Interview with Allison Gilbert

Apr 7, 2016

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Allison Gilbert’s new book, Passed and Present, about celebrating the lives of relatives we've lost. Enter our giveaway of the book here! Remembering loved ones who have passed away is a unique kind of challenge. We want to celebrate their lives, yet sometimes sharing memories can be difficult. We may wonder if our family members (children, teens, etc.) are even interested. As family historians, we have many stories of loved ones long past that we’d like to tell. How do we do this in our everyday lives? Allison Gilbert answers this question with...