Yesterday, Kristi and I interviewed a 78 year old woman. We also met with a challenge. Our client requested we capture her life story –  in just two hours. Could we do it, we wondered? With a bit of advance planning, reasonable expectations, and an eye on the clock, the answer was “yes”. True, the results of the interview won’t yield a book-length memoir.  But the transcription and audio file will accurately capture the highlights of her life – in her own voice and words. More importantly, it will be treasured by her children and grandchildren.

What would you give to have handwritten words of advice and love from a long-lost loved one? Some of the most important items you will leave behind are the values, beliefs and life lessons of your own life.