Letters Build A Family Memory Chain Across Miles
A family chronicles its weekly letters started in 1987 after a young nephew was killed, with two writers in the household and all children abroad contributing. The ritual sustains memories, keeps grandparents connected 1500 miles away, and creates a personal history through time.
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Family Letters Bind Distant Daughters And Grandchildren
A columnist explains how family letters and phone calls sustain connections among distant relatives. Letters from daughters away from home foster unity, with siblings, in laws, and grandparents all staying informed and involved.
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