Family Stories to Share

I feel that by telling family stories or creating poems about family members or friends, it can help to express feelings of belonging and bonding, “the connection of each soul”.

For children, it gives them information to use as a tool in their life by learning about their roots and heritage from past generations. This tool can connect them even deeper with their parents, grandparents, other family members and friends, thus, creating solid bonds.

The communication between each other is so much clearer if children know their backgrounds, and the reason for some things that come about in their lives. For an example, I have written a children’s book Jo-Jo’s Livin Like A Kid, a book of poems which expresses my feelings of unconditional love for all living creatures. I also convey how anybody can do anything they want in their lifetime with a positive attitude, and having fun with just the simple things in life. I’ve always had a strong desire to leave my granddaughters a legacy, so by writing this book and dedicating it to my family, it gives them an understanding of what “grandma was all about”, and a sense of that strong connection.

Not only did I write this legacy, my granddaughters actually were a big part of the book by creating most of the illustrations, which made them feel strongly connected to something tangible to carry down from generation to generation.

Sit down with children, connect on a one on one level with them, let them ask questions and be honest with your answers. You will be amazed at what they contribute. This can be said in any life situations. People want to feel connected to other souls, whether they are related or not.

I really express my feelings best through my poetry, and I will always follow my articles with a poem.

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Joey Grunewald

Joey Grunewald is President and Founder of Gifts– From–My–Heart, and a representative for Hello World, featuring online video technology. Joey writes personalized poems for all occasions from her heart. This is her passion, which connects her to every client and gives her a chance to share this gift. Joey is happily married to Richard, and, together, they enjoy a balanced family life with their adult children and grandchildren. Being an expert in this lifestyle, Joey is our Liasion in Family & Plan.

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