The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Friday, May 13, 2011

Question #2

Do you think Grandma Rose leaves the wildflower book on purpose? Do you have a journal you can write life's little ah ha moments in like she did over the years? If yes, have you taken the opportunity to share those treasures of knowledge with others upon occassion?
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  1. SueMay 15, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I do think Grandma Rose left her wildflower book on purpose. Her age and her wisdom seemed to help her understand Kate's deepest needs and desires. She also somehow seemed to know that Kate might not accept her advice from direct talking, but the written stories really made Kate stop and think and re-evaluate the situations in her life.

    I am not very good at writing daily in a journal, but I have tried to capture a few special moments and thoughts. Now, I am writing a year-end summary of what's happened each year. That's OK, but I think you miss a lot of the great moments in life by not writing every day. I wish I had captured more of the "funny" things you girls said and did when you were younger. I would love to be able to go back and read through that now. So - try your best to record the precious things your kids say and do now. You'll be grateful for that in the future. Learn from my mistakes, and try to be better at that than I have been. You'll never know how many people's lives you will touch and influence by what you record in those quiet moments of life.

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  2. BethanyMay 16, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I too think it was definitely on purpose. I think it is easier to help others with things they seem to struggle with and give perfect advicel. But, when it comes to our own lives sometimes it is hard to clearly define reality.

    I am determined to write more of the precious moments in my life. My roses are growing wild right now. I have a new focus to enjoy what is happening right in front of me with 5 of the most amazing blessings I have!

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  3. The Eight FamilyMay 16, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I think that she definately did. I wish that I would have understood how much wisdom there is to be had from those older than us. I think I am starting to get it more now, but I wish I had figured that one out a lot sooner.
    I think that it is so cool when lessons can be taught from life experiences too.

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  4. Jenny Axford CookMay 16, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I think that the journal was left on purpose too. I think she recognizes that she is a little hard to talk/listen to and so I think that's why she left it.

    I've tried to write in a journal for myself every week since Owen was 2 months old. And when Zac was a kid, his mom would write a journal from his perspective and so I've kept one for both the boys from their perspective and I'm really glad that I've done it.

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  5. The SimonsOctober 23, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    For sure that cranky grandma left the book out for her to read. Unfortunately, sometimes you need a good smack in the face to give you a reality check and keep perspective on what's really important.
    I've kept a journal since '95 and I am glad for it, but it wasn't until last year (from living with Matt's parents) that I began another type of journal. Marilyn started a spiritual journal that she'd write in after spiritual experiences at church, meetings, firesides, or conversations. Just kind of putting the "Ah Ha" moments down on paper, to refer to later. I started one of these also and it has been fun for me. I hope it will be handy in the future.
    I am bad at keeping track of my kids funnies - any great tips or ideas? I heard an idea once to just record them by saying them onto a tape recorder soon after they happen and then you can copy it down to paper when you have the time. I don't do that yet either but I think its a good idea.

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