After creating the
parent’s and children’s museums, another museum was designed: The Grandparent’s Museum. No justice was
had by trying to include the few items we both saved from our parent’s in our
museum. These things needed a display of their own, therefore, we re-arranged
the hallway which had dormer space with shelves stuffed with books. We moved
the books downstairs into the home office bookcase.
Then we installed and
established the Grandparent’s Museums.
Space was tight, but after creating the other museums, I knew how to display
our parent’s heirlooms. Again, by forming the sides; Maternal & Paternal,
everything fell into place.
We
are fortunate to have the Grandparent’s
Museum. These
heirlooms represent spectrums of their lives, their stories and memories. They
will always be known by their Descendants. It is the reason our
family exists. And by seeing everyday
these family members who are all sadly gone, the museum keeps their spirits
alive. So if you have a little more space in your home, create a Grandparent’s
Museum. It is amazing what they can
still contribute to the family, for their history is your history.
NOTE: Parting with the heirlooms: If a relative's
age prevents them from making sound decisions as to who should get what,
encourage the elder to part with the heirlooms while they are still with you.
Have the elder give the item directly to the person they want it to go to or
let them choose. That way they can share their memories which will make the
heirloom personal and more valued.
. . . and Remembering 9/11. Today also marks the 15th anniversary of the attacks, the
deadliest ever to occur on American soil. Grandparents, parents and children
across the globe watched in absolute shock the horror taking place in front of
their eyes as the stare at their televisions the terrorist attack. Anyone you
talk to about this day can remember exactly where they were and what they were
doing at that time.
So on this inauspicious day, try as we might to enjoy Grandparent’s Day, do it with solemnity,
keeping in mind dignity and thoughtfulness for those whose lives perished and
all those heroes who gave their all on that day.
