Giving a necklace of courage

With Valentine's Day next month, it is time that we starting looking at the people we love and cherish. When adversity has hit our life, sometimes, it makes this process a little harder. There is always one person who is the most important to us, and that is ME. Remember that you are worthy of love and you are worthy of greatness.

Perhaps there is someone in your life that you would like to honor. There are many ways, from flowers to jewelry, to written sentiment. I offer you two ideas for this day of worship.

The first idea is to give yourself a gift. Perhaps it would be this necklace reminding you that I love me! Perhaps it is honoring yourself with a tribute poem to yourself. Remember to remind yourself of the love you have for yourself.

For the other person in your life, I challenge you to consider creating a written sentiment. One of my favorite books is, "10 Things I love about you." This is a great tribute to let someone in your life know that they are important and cherished.

Let me know how I can help you heal through story. Contact for additional information. Save 10% on jewelry by mentioning this post.

Lisa Klipfel
(949) 291-2128
lisa@cheetahlegacy.com
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Life legacies needed in hospice

I recently visited an assisted living facility. I met with a wonderful woman who was 91 years old. She is in good health. She had the most amazing stories...stories that only she holds. Although there are over 10 grandchildren, no one has taken the time to write her story.

If that same woman was in hospice, I wonder if the desire to write her story would be different. The words, "hospice" imply limited time. It creates a sense of urgency. In 91 years, we choose not to take the time to write the stories. Yet, we regret when we don't. If only we could set our watches, our cel phones with a reminder to set an appointment with our parents, or our grandparents to write their story.

As I sat with this wonderful woman, I pondered how I could help more people write their grandparents story. I can offer free planners. I can offer to write the stories and even sit with your family to document the story. What I cannot offer you is more time.

If you are interested in writing the story of someone important to you in your life, contact me today, not after the holidays, but today. Lisa (949) 291-2128 or lisa@cheetahlegacy.com

Best of Heritage

Returning from our Annual Convention, I was inspired by our Best of Heritage. I am looking forward to sharing with you one of the greatest stories shared this weekend. These books are great for sharing your story, no matter what the story may be.

When the DVD is available, I will share it with you. Let me know if you are interested by leaving me a comment.

Favorite Book 20% off

I have created a large array of books. I must say that my favorite size to create in, is the 11.5x8.5 book. It is unique, class looking. I just love it. It is also rarely on sale. There are just a couple days left in the month where this book is 20% off. You don't have to be done with your book, you just have to have plans for it to get the discount. Couldn't let the weekend approach us without sharing this great photobook sale - such a deal!

Lisa Klipfel
(949) 291-2128
lisa@cheetahlegacy.com

A new death, how do I make a book?

I recently have had several questions about how to make a book about someone who has recently passed away. There are several options.

1. Offer a gift account - You can give a book credit for the family so that they can create a book for themselves. It can be very therapeutic for the family to create a book about the one they have lost.

2. Create a book with friends - Another option is to gather stories, poems and thoughts from friends to put into a book to give to the family. What a precious memento to be able to see how a family was viewed, loving and endearing.

3. Assist the family in a book - This option allows you to be a part of the process and allows the family to direct how they want the book to be. It is a great therapeutic tool, with the ability for the family to hand off items that may be too emotionally charged for them to handle themselves.

Above all, remember that this will be a keepsake that will immortalize an individual. It is the best gift someone could give...or receive.

Lisa Klipfel, MA, MFT
(949) 291-2128
lisa@cheetahlegacy.com
www.CheetahLegacy.com

Bonding in making a book

When I dropped my son off at Nana's house, he made sure to tell me that he wanted to make a book when he got back. I was touched. It was not because he was enthralled with my business, my books, or his little vacation to Nana's. It was because that he was making a statement to me that he wanted make sure that he wanted to have individual time with me to document an important time in his life. He was asking to spend bonding time with me. It was a precious moment.

Never under-estimate the power of bonding in not only reading with your children, but also the creation of a book. It is amazing what kids will think is important. Allowing a child to choose what is important and for us not to interject what we think it important during that process will allow them to increase their self esteem in the process.

I can't wait for him to return from Nana's so we can make our book together.

Lisa Klipfel, MFT

Unfortunate Death

I recently had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with a woman with twins. She had the unfortunate event in her life where her husband was murdered at work. He was being a hero during a robbery, and the robber was unpredictable.

I am assisting her create several books. Imagine the book of her husband and his life and heroism. She will be able to read about her husband to her children, but instead of telling about a fictional hero, it will be someone who is dear to their heart.

The book of his life will be a one of a kind book. It will be priceless.

If you know of someone who has had an unfortunate death in their family, let me help them commemorate their life, and remember the ways in which they were a hero.

Lisa Klipfel, MA, MFT
949-291-2128
lisa@cheetahlegacy.com
www.CheetahLegacy.com