Comments on: When You Doubt Your Memories

By: Tammy L Kennington

Tammy L Kennington — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 19:44:23 +0000

Memory seems a bit like aging glass. Bending and morphing, mental images shift and change according to the angle from which they’re viewed–and by whom. Sometimes, the frame in which the glass sits becomes damaged and distorts or shatters the memories.–at least in my experience.

By: Lisa Blair

Lisa Blair — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:37:17 +0000

Many memories have emotions attached to them, but I’m so thankful for this reminder, Lisa, “The reminders showed me wonderful times, even amidst hard days. Love and joy and God were indeed present then. I don’t have to doubt it now.”

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:52:26 +0000

In reply to Bev. I'll have to look up that book! Thanks for sharing about it here, Bev.

By: BettieG

BettieG — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:11:59 +0000

Dear Lisa, I love the timing of our good Father. For your thoughts on remembrance to be shared here is such a sweet confirmation to me as my book on remembering was just published this week. Thank you for blessing my heart. May you be so blessed this week!

By: Bev

Bev — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 01:59:37 +0000

Wonderful post. I worry too about remembering – was that what really happened? Or, the worst, did that happen? Why can’t I remember.

Just finished reading an amazing book by Patti Callahan Henry – The Favorite Daughter, which focused on memory and what it means to us and our ives.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:12:11 +0000

I like how you document, Lisa! When I ponder this, I know it is a daily, even a multiple daily occurrence of questioning what was said, happened, or decided upon. In my work life, every one has different spin on an event, I find! Thankfully, a lot of times the full details really don’t matter, just the direction we move toward (the whole point of the conversation). This reminds me of a saying: Would you rather be right or happy. 🙂

By: Lois Flowes

Lois Flowes — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 02:21:09 +0000

Lisa, I’m glad you were able to do some research and settle your heart about the memories in question. I love what Susan said in her comment about there being three sides to every story. I’ve seen the frustration that results when someone sticks to their version of events and refuses to budge, so I try to always leave room for the possibility of remembering something wrong. That said, just recently my sister and I remembered something differently and I was able to convince her that my version was correct. ?

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:57:27 +0000

Yes, Lisa, we can have a slightly edited version of the past resting in our memory. We do remember through a perspective, that over time becomes dim. But I love how you didn’t allow doubt to drive you to be “right”, but simply to understand better what really happened.
And a big YES, to good times were there among the hard times, that’s so true, and sweeter when we can look back accepting that truth.
(But there are definitely times I wish I could throw the challenge flag!!!)

By: Carlie

Carlie — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 15:07:35 +0000

‘Wonderful times, even amidst hard days’ – Yes! That’s the gift of remembering and the stamp of God’s faithfulness in our lives. I’m so thankful! Thanks, Lisa for relating to my story and featuring my post today.

By: Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yours

Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yours — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:17:07 +0000

I once had a dear friend who said there are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and the truth (what really happened). Because we all filter through our own lens, we often experience “the same thing” very differently. That has hit home many times since my daughters have grown and shared what their lenses took in. Sometimes it’s been funny; other times their words brought heartache. There are things we all remember “sideways”, so I’m trying to learn to not always correct a memory but to embrace the God-given opportunities to find a path to making new ones.