One of sexiest topics for a historian to study is the history of memory. Once an event or even a life has passed, the battle to determine its significance begins. Historians study how monuments, commemoration ceremonies, books, movies and other memorabilia help to shape our understanding of past occurences, and how this 'memory' can shift from generation to generation. For example, Princes William and Harry are already involved in the battle to shape how we remember their mother. Hence, the concert for Diana.
Now that we have exactly two weeks left it's time for me to plunge once more into the breech, dear friends, and begin shaping how our family will remember Thailand. This slideshow is selective memory at its finest. A few of our favorite images and clips and set them to the music of Kaddi's personal anthem.
We remember certain things because we choose to remember them.
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Our memories from the Strate Thailand experience:
Lots of tears when you left.
Feeling a little pang of loss everytime we see Meg's orange crayon left on the church wall.
Spending hours on iMovie just so we could get a laugh out of you.
Waiting for Kaddi's tennis to end so we could settle-up.
Skype.
A trip that almost happened--but will one day.
Wondering why Kaddi had all those doctors appointments--yay!
Clicking on 301NIB everyday.
Big bag of Mini Eggs we had to eat all alone.
'Memory' is indeed interesting...when you get home you should check out the short book titled 'The Man who thought his wife was a hat'...some old thesis reading of mine.
Enjoy.
Kaddi you are a real trooper! It seems your personal anthem is also the Rock Star's personal anthem...
Shane, You might find this interesting:
http://bldgblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/island-tomb-of-forgotten-diseases.html
Strate family,
We miss you all and can't wait to see you. We really enjoyed the video. Love you all.
Love, Suzi and family
Well done with the movie guys. Shane, I busted out the Manning to Harrison football last Saturday and we had a great time ballin' over at the park. Keep us posted on when you are coming to Madtown!
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