Lisa F’s Video Experience
Dear Kate, I don’t even know where to begin, so I’ll just start with a heartfelt “thank you!” Thank you for your support, encouragement, friendship and dedication to the beautiful work you do. It is an emotionally draining experience, how can it not be? But you made it easier. You listened to me, gave me a shoulder to cry on, and encouraged me. You helped me work through any anxiety I had about making my video. You calmed my fears. I think a common fear is that “if I do this video for my loved ones, does it mean I am giving up?” “Am I doing this because I think I will be gone six months from...
Read MoreLia’s College Essay
On my first day at Life Chronicles, I walked into the office and found the director, Kate, frantically grabbing supplies for our upcoming taping. She hurriedly handed me a large camera bag and light and directed me to her car. On the way, she explained how Life Chronicles makes a vital difference in the lives of people who have a story to tell; I was about to be a part of one of those stories. After a short drive, we arrived at an apartment building where Mary, a frail middle-aged woman, greeted us. We quickly set up the equipment, made Mary comfortable, and began taping. We were making a...
Read MoreKevin S-Dad’s Video-Long Distance
June 2004 When I found out my dad had cancer, I was looking for a way to make sure that my family would always have something of my dad. I lost my brother in 1990 and all we have are pictures. My nieces and nephews don’t know what he sounded like or what his expressions were. I wanted to make sure they had something showing my dad and him telling his stories of his life. A friend told me about a book that she saw at the library about interviewing someone who is dying, so I went on the internet hoping to find this book. I came across a story about Kate Carter and LifeChronicles and how it all...
Read MoreKatie T’s Honorary Donation
July 19, 2005 Dear Kate, When I was a little girl, my Grama Maize introduced me to “Hello Dolly” and had me sing it for her over and over. She also kept me in Beatle Albums and go-go boots (you should see my collection of boots NOW!) Unfortunately I lost my grama when I was only 10, but she has inspired me my whole life and she is probably the main reason I am a singer/actress today. So, as you can imagine, singing Hello Dolly to the REAL Dolly was a thrill..a delight..a moment of time that I will hold dear to my heart. My performing for your organization was a gift that you gave me of which...
Read MoreKaren Z-Her Husband’s Alzheimer’s Video
1/31/07 Dear Katie and Oscar, Thank you so much for the beautiful videos of Phil. As Phil is entering the final stages of Alzheimer’s, confused, lost, barely able to communicate, I cannot tell you how much it means to me and to the entire family to see him in those videos – happy, articulate, intelligent, funny, full of love and life. When I am feeling down, I will pop in a video and remember how lucky I am to have had such a fabulous man in my life. Oscar, I know you put many, many hours into Phil’s video. The editing is exquisite. Thank you with all my heart. This video...
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