Memoirs

I've finally done it. I am back to updating, re-writing, editing my memoirs that I started 6 years ago. I still haven't decided who gets to see them. My initial intent was to write them for my sons so that once I'm gone they will know who I was as a person, not just their Mom. I think we're getting to that point as fellow adults and that purpose may be outdated. (I'd be interested in feedback on that, guys).

I realize now that I have a great deal of re-writing to do, but for the first time I'm really excited about doing that. I'm not sure that it isn't just a little bit narcissistic but I've been accused of worse things!

The hardest thing for me is to incorporate what lessons I've learned and to tell my story without making others the "bad guys". The best way I know how to do that is to write i t as if everyone in the story will be reading it. I think the final product will be more balanced if I do that (or am I just afraid I might make somebody angry?)

And then there are some things that are better left unsaid. I will try to honor that. And it's not that I think my story is so unusual or interesting. It is important that if it is to serve the purpose I stated then it must be truthful.

I can't think of a better exercise in self-knowledge. I know I am learning a lot in the process; whether I'll be able to pass on what I've learned and that will be helpful to someone....?