What you, your children and your children's children could miss out on if you don't take the first step. There are many reasons for saving a life story. It allows people to share their unique life journeys, including their joys, challenges, life decisions and values. It can be a priceless legacy for present and future generations. Here are just some of the many reasons to begin the process: The person telling their story or being interviewed is a connection to the past. He/She can tell about the lives, history and stories of previous generations. They can also help provide family medical/health histories. Telling your life story allows you to explain your life or lives of others the way you would like it to be remembered. The values, philosophies, wisdom and life lessons of the person telling their story, are passed on and live on forever. Family trees are just names and dates. A life story enhances this tree and allows future generations to know and honor the person attached to that name and date. Life is moving and changing very fast. Telling your story will give present and future generations a first hand account as to what life was like before Cable TV, computers, Ipods, cell phones, etc. There is growing evidence that sharing and talking about your life produces mental and physical health benefits- mentally stimulating, boosting your immune system, lowering stress and alleviating depression. A life story, down on permanent record, leaves a legacy that will be cherished by present and future generations and will become a priceless heirloom. Telling your life story is one of the most treasured gifts you can ever give to those you love. Conversely, there is no better way of telling someone how much they mean to you than by asking them to tell their life story.