When Katie L's daughters purchased Remento as a 70th birthday present, Katie was curious. She had heard about other services to create a life story book, but knew she would never have the patience to write all the stories down herself. However, she soon realized that Remento would allow her to easily capture her stories, and ensure her entire family would have access to them forever and always.
For her 70th birthday, Katie received an unexpected present from her children - a subscription to Remento. This gift wasn't just another gadget or trinket; it was an invitation to share her life experiences, wisdom, and humor with her family for years to come. The ease of use and flexibility of the platform allowed Katie to begin her storytelling journey even while on vacation, demonstrating how seamlessly it can fit into one's lifestyle.
One of the aspects Katie appreciates most about Remento is its user-friendly approach. As someone who enjoys speaking but finds extensive writing tedious, she was relieved to discover that she could simply talk and have her stories transformed into written form automatically.
"I didn't want to have to write everything. So when my daughter told me that Remento would turn my spoken words into writing, I was sold."
Remento's Speech-to-Story technology opens up possibilities for many who might otherwise be deterred by the prospect of writing their memoirs. It makes the process of preserving memories accessible to everyone, regardless of their writing skills or technological proficiency.
One of the most heartwarming aspects of Katie's experience is how it's bringing her family closer together. With eight grandchildren and three adult children, Katie sees this as an opportunity to pass down not just facts, but the essence of who she is and the values she holds dear.
"I want them to remember me, and carry forward with them the lessons and experiences I've shared. And also some of the funny things."
By preserving her sense of humor and personality in these recordings, Katie is ensuring that future generations will have a genuine sense of who she was, beyond just dates and events.
Katie's stories aren't just about her own life; they're a window into family traditions and values that she hopes to pass down. She spoke passionately about how her family honors past generations during holidays:
These kinds of traditions and the stories behind them are precious family heirlooms that can now be preserved digitally for future generations to understand and potentially continue.
Despite being from a generation that didn't grow up with smartphones and social media, Katie has embraced Remento with enthusiasm. She sees it as a way to bridge the gap between generations and to share her experiences in a format that her tech-savvy grandchildren can easily access and appreciate.
"I think generations can certainly teach other generations," Katie reflected. "Maybe that are not necessarily a better way, but there is another way."
By using a digital platform to share her stories, Katie is meeting her younger family members on familiar ground, making her wisdom and experiences more accessible and relatable to them.
Throughout her storytelling journey, Katie's vibrant personality shines through. Her anecdotes, from childhood adventures of climbing trees with pockets full of books and dried apricots to creating family traditions like the "smorgasbord drive-thru," paint a vivid picture of a life well-lived and full of joy.
"Remento is helping me share what I feel is important and needs to be told."
Katie's enthusiasm for this project is palpable, and it's clear that she sees it as more than just a way to record facts about her life. It's a means of passing on her values, her sense of humor, and her love for her family in a tangible, lasting way.
As Katie continues her journey of digital storytelling with Remento, she's not just preserving her own memories - she's creating a priceless gift for her family. Through her stories, future generations will have the opportunity to know her not just as a name on a family tree, but as a vibrant, funny, loving grandmother who valued family, tradition, and personal growth.
The story book that writes itself
Preserve family stories.
No writing required.
