Preserving Stories for Future Generations

You want to give your family member something really special that doesn’t add to your already full plate.

Can you relate?

  • You see your family member regularly, but there’s always a lot going on. 

  • Your family member is doing fine, but you know it can change on a dime.

  • You and your family member have a complicated relationship. 

  • Your family member’s memory is fading, and when you talk, you don’t get past the basics.

  • You need more time!

You want your kids and grandkids to know your family member through their stories. You don’t want to miss the window.

But there’s no way you can take this on yourself. 

How will your children and grandchildren remember them? 

The great news is that by using Family Love Letters, I take care of everything so you don’t have to! 

You’ve tried a digital story app. But they never opened the weekly emails, yet alone answered them.

Same went for the story book, which you found untouched in the desk drawer. Clearly they’re not going to do this on their own.

It’s really hard to do this on your own! And if it feels like work, it won’t happen.

  • "I wanted to preserve my parents’ stories.

    “They wouldn’t write them down themselves and I didn’t want to be the person to do it. I didn’t have the time and I knew the same old annoyances would come up.

    We needed a neutral expert. I’m happy to outsource.

    I still have the joy of giving the gift and getting it done.”

    –Annie S.

  • "I just got my grandma’s letter in the mail today! Wow!...

    …I could really hear her voice as I was reading it. I loved reading about her childhood and about my great grandpa Ruben.

    I had heard some of the stories before, but there was a lot that I didn’t know! I’m so happy to have her stories into writing!”

    –Heather C.

  • "Genealogy is a hobby and I love the idea of having something for my children written by my parents.

    …But buying a $99 online service wouldn’t get it done. Dad would want to do it, but wouldn’t. So Family Love Letters was a way to get my parents through it with a process I knew they would enjoy.”

    –Lori W.

This gift gives tenfold: first to your family member and then through the generations.

And you don’t need to do a thing! Sweet relief.

I’m Aviva Black, founder of Family Love Letters, and I started this gift experience and service because of a letter my father left me, my brother, and sister before he passed.

Having that letter has been a true treasure for me, my siblings, and our children.

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“I gave my parents an experience – the gift of talking about their lives.

My parents are family-centric and I know they appreciate the continuity these letters provide. Even their parents would be happy! It’s a continuation of familial connection.

My mother and my father-in-law didn’t have easy childhoods. But their experiences still matter for the grandchildren. Those stories are part of the grandchildren’s stories.”

–Annie S.

 

What’s included

From start to finish, the process takes 6-8 weeks.*

I work with your chosen family member – parent, step parent, grandpa, beloved auntie - whomever you select to:

  • Facilitate a series of calls where I introduce the process and capture their stories & perspectives. 

  • Review of letter with them and complete one round of revisions. 

  • Create and send the Treasure Box of memories including original hard copies and a digital copy to easily share with extended family.

*Note that my project calendar does tend to book out, so if you’re thinking about this please book your call in advance of when you’d like to start. The 6-8 weeks is from my first call with your family member, not our initial conversation.

 
 

Most family members are game from the get-go.

But, I’m happy to set up a complimentary call to introduce myself, review the process, and address any concerns they have before you commit. 

I don’t want my message here to be ‘doom-and-gloom’, however, the saddest moments are when people tell me they wish they had found me sooner, before their dad passed or their stepmom was diagnosed with dementia.

I’ve had several clients who passed right after creating their letter, even unexpectedly – not because they were sick. The bottom line is that we don’t know what the future holds. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.

The Breakdown

The week-by-week roadmap of the whole process.

Receiving your Family Love Letter is designed to be easy, enjoyable, and low-lift. Once you book, you can rest easy knowing your family member will be in good hands and you'll have their stories preserved forever.

  • Once you tell your family member about Family Love Letters, I’ll connect to introduce myself and the process and to schedule our calls.

  • Your family member and I will have two weekly 75-minute calls with guided conversation.

  • I’ll be working behind the scenes to craft the letter.

  • I’ll finalize the draft for your parent’s review.

  • Cue the confetti! Your Family Love Letters package is bundled and delivered via UPS.

It’s my deep, heart-felt desire to help you find relief knowing you preserved your family’s stories and also created a wonderful experience for your family member.

The next step is to book a 15-minute intro call with me.

During that call we’ll talk about your wishes for the letter, and anything you want me to know about your family member or be sure to capture.

I’ll explain how the process works and answer any questions you have. If it feels like a good fit, we’ll get you set up. My goal is to help you make a good decision for yourself and your family.