For all the parents and grandparents -
I was just remembering something we did with Ben that was a good tool to have with us at all times, and I wanted to share it with you all. It was the Ben's Questions Game. I made little cardstock cards, about 8 to a page. On each one was a question to which he knew the answer - some very important info, and some for just plain fun. Where does Lana live? Where is Disneyland? Where is Disney World? What is the name of our Country? What is your phone number? What is Daddy's name? What do trees make? (good air) What is your favorite number? What movie has this line - "In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun" (He really loved the movie questions!) You get the idea. We kept a set of those in the car for those long rides over the mountain pass. We used them while we waited at restaurants. Waiting was really hard for him. It feels good to remember these things. <3 On the back of the cards I printed little pictures of his favorite things so they looked like playing cards...
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Thank you for the idea will make a set for the grandkids that live 6hrs away, it might keep mum sain on the trip up.. nice to hear your memories of Ben.. Marian
45918a really good idea, one that the grands will use for the long car rides to see nana & papa. Thanks for sharing Jan~hugs~
299559A good idea Jan. Thank you for the picture and the memory of Ben.
255054Been thinking of you and your family a lot lately, all are still in my prayers. It's so wonderful of you to remember this game. Hope you and yours are doing well. Hugs
35301111380I'm so glad you shared this with us. Ben was and remains a beloved Cutie.
169064Great photo thanks for sharing with us. Big hugs to you and the family!!
72397Jan what a lovely picture of Ben. I love the sound of the game that you played with him and will use the idea for my grandchildren. Did you make that great Kermit hat?
115758This is wonderful, your sharing. Good for you and good for us. This game is also wonderful for those with Alz. for as long as they can remember things. We use to use this in Nursing Home , a game that Activities would use with the ones who could play and needed one on one activity./Lillian
145791You are an incredible teacher. of all ages, I commend you! It is good to remember. Bless your heart.
17369366910What a great idea. I may use that with my grandchildren. They love to play things like that too. This is a such a sweet picture and I love hearing your memories of your precious Ben. Do you know how lucky he was to be loved so deeply and perfectly? I'm sure he is telling everyone in Heaven about his mommy.
158716What a great idea!!! And I'm glad to see you are sharing your precious memories with us. It does feel good to remember. And I know there are many more wonderful things that will come to mind as time passes. The pain & missing him doesn't go away, but the sweet memories come to the front & you can enjoy him over & over! Hugs to you!
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360644You are such a good Mother! I love that he got you both for parents,too. I don't even want to imagine the loss you feel, but it pleases my soul to no end,that you feel good to remember. You made wonderful memories with him. ...I like his Kermit hat, what's he drinking here, hot chocolate? I hope you have a good day -Toogie
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