Preserving Family Stories: Meet Cathy Roesch, Remento's 2025 Super Mom Winner

The Power of Preserving a Parent's Legacy Through Storytelling

Every family has stories worth preserving. Sometimes these stories emerge during life's most challenging moments, revealing strength and resilience we never knew existed. That's exactly what happened with Cathy Roesch, the winner of Remento's 2025 Super Mom Competition.

Cathy's story, shared by her daughter Becky, demonstrates how preserving a parent's stories can create a lasting legacy that connects generations—especially during difficult times. Her journey reminds us why capturing our parents' memories is perhaps the most meaningful gift we can give both them and ourselves.

How a Unicorn Became a Symbol of Hope and Resilience

When Cathy was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis and needed a liver transplant, a casual comment about wanting a giant stuffed unicorn from a hospital gift shop became much more than a passing wish. It transformed into a powerful symbol that would carry her family through challenging medical journeys.

"Mom jokingly said she wanted that giant unicorn when she got her transplant. It became her power symbol through everything."

What began as a lighthearted moment evolved into something profound. During a two-month hospital stay that included Halloween, Becky arrived wearing an inflatable unicorn costume while her mom wore a unicorn hat—bringing unexpected joy to everyone in the hospital. "It made so many people's day," Becky shared in her winning submission. "Me walking through in my unicorn costume, bringing smiles to everyone. It was truly an uplifting moment."

The Perfect Gift for Parents: Capturing Stories Before They're Lost

When Cathy faced another health challenge after her transplant—this time, cancer—Becky recognized the urgency of preserving her mother's voice and stories. She turned to Remento as the ideal gift for a parent facing health challenges.

"She's making the most of every moment, which is why I got Remento—to hold on to all of her stories and memories for when I need them or when my family needs them."

Becky has already recorded over 70 of her mom's stories, with more being added regularly. The easy-to-use platform has proven perfect for someone in Cathy's situation.

The Best Way to Document Family History: Simple, Accessible, and Meaningful

Finding the best gift for aging parents often means looking beyond material items to experiences that honor their life stories. For families like Becky's, the ideal solution needed to be accessible even during hospital stays and medical treatments.

"I wanted something easy to use during hospital stays when there are nurses and doctors constantly in and out of the room," Becky explained. "Remento let mom record whenever she felt up to sharing."

Remento's simple interface requires no technical expertise, making it perfect for elderly parents or those with health limitations. Storytellers can record at their own pace, with no logins or downloads required.

Creating a Family Legacy Book: More Than Just Memories

For families documenting a parent's life story, the process itself becomes as valuable as the final product. The Remento experience offers:

1. Weekly prompts that inspire meaningful stories
2. Photo integration that helps trigger memories
3. Speech-to-Story™ technology that transforms spoken words into written text
4. A beautiful hardcover book with embedded QR codes linking to original voice recordings

Becky highlighted how the photos particularly resonated with her mom: "She loves the pictures because she can attach a memory to each one—'This is what was happening in this moment.' That's her favorite part."

Preserving Parents' Voices: The Gift That Lasts Generations

As our Super Mom Competition demonstrated, the most meaningful gifts for parents often involve honoring their stories. For Cathy, Remento provided a way to ensure her voice and wisdom would remain with her family forever.

"Being able to hold on to the voice recordings and download them for whenever I need them is priceless," Becky shared.

The ability to hear a parent's voice telling their own stories—even after they're gone—creates an emotional connection that transcends traditional keepsakes. It's why story preservation has become one of the most thoughtful gifts for parents, especially those facing health challenges or entering their golden years.

Start Your Family's Story Preservation Journey

Inspired by Cathy and Becky's story? Preserving your own parent's memories is easier than you might think. Remento's intuitive platform makes capturing family history accessible to everyone, regardless of technical ability.

As Becky explained after trying Remento: "I've looked at alternatives, but nothing on the market seemed as easy for my mom as Remento."

Ready to begin preserving your family's legacy? Start your Remento journey today and give the gift of story preservation to the important people in your life.