Best Gift for Parents: How Dave and Diana Preserve Family Stories using Remento

The moment Dave and Diana received Remento from their daughter as a gift, they were touched by the thought behind it. What they did not expect was how quickly it would become meaningful in their lives. Remento gave them a way to preserve their stories, voices and expressions so future generations could know them in a personal, lasting way. With guided prompts and effortless recording, they found themselves sharing memories they had not revisited in years.

A Family Gift That Opened the Door to Storytelling

When parents Dave and Diana received Remento as a gift from their daughter, they immediately felt the meaning behind it. They had often wished they had more from their own parents than photographs and wanted their children and grandchildren to have something that carried their voices, expressions, and presence. Remento offered exactly that.

“It is a nice gift so that our children and our grandchildren and our great grandchildren will be able to see us and hear us, our voices, as we tell our stories.”

Prompts arrive through email or text with nothing to install or keep track of. They open the message, choose video or audio and begin talking. Whether they use a phone, tablet or computer, the experience feels welcoming and unrushed.

Before long, responding to their Remento prompts became a weekly rhythm. Each new question encouraged them to reflect and remember.

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Remento Prompts Spark Meaningful Memories

Dave and Diana appreciate how Remento’s prompts help them revisit moments they might not have remembered on their own. Some questions come from Remento’s collections, and others reflect details shared by them or their daughter. Family members can also contribute prompts that connect to old photographs, creating a shared, straightforward memory preservation experience.

“The prompts ask interesting and thought-provoking questions, and they bring up so many memories, especially with that little three two one moment before recording that helps us settle in.”

They enjoy the short countdown before each recording because it gives them a moment to gather their thoughts. They also like choosing between video and audio so each story feels true to the memory.

Remento’s Speech-to-Story Technology™ transforms their spoken words into written stories with no typing required. Collaborators can submit questions and receive updates when new stories are recorded, which keeps everyone involved.

Creating a Legacy That Lasts for Generations

For Dave and Diana, Remento offers more than the chance to reflect. It gives them a way to ensure their stories will continue to live on long after they are gone. Their children and grandchildren will not only inherit photos but also their voices, expressions, and stories in their own words.

Diana thinks often about her own mother, who has since passed. She wishes her grandchildren could hear their great-grandmother's voice. That longing drives her appreciation for what Remento makes possible today.

Many Remento storytellers describe a similar experience. In one of Remento's resources on the power of storytelling, families share how prompts can unlock powerful reflections and create new opportunities for connection. Dave and Diana found that same impact in their own lives.

"All we have of our own parents is photos. I can imagine how my mother's voice sounded from memory, but I would love for my grandchildren to actually hear their grandmother. It's wonderful that we have Remento now so that our grandchildren won’t have to imagine; they can know us in the way we tell our stories." 

When they receive their printed Remento book, each story will be shown with its own QR code. Anyone who scans it will instantly hear or watch the original recording. Future generations will not only read about their lives but experience their presence.

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A Meaningful Routine of Storytelling with Remento

Dave and Diana look forward to their weekly Remento prompts and often remind each other when a new question arrives. They talk about which memories came to mind and encourage one another to continue recording. The experience has become something they enjoy sharing even though each of them records their own stories.

“We love Remento. It has been fun. This is a wonderful idea to preserve stories like this.”

With more than half a million stories preserved through Remento, they are part of a growing community of families who want their history to be felt, not just remembered.

Ready to begin preserving your family's stories? Get started with Remento today.