Prologue

When exactly did I, Sara Addison, change? A few weeks ago, the Saturday before Halloween, I woke up as usual. My eyes still shut, I rolled off my bed and landed on my knees. My hands clasped, I prayed the Lord’s Prayer like I had every morning for as long as I could remember. That will never change.

I rubbed my eyes, then opened them, blinking against the brilliant sun streaming in through my see-through, sky-blue curtains. Fresh air wafted in and tickled my nose. The muted whisper of the wind sounded like secrets, promises of the amazing things to come. Goosebumps rose on my arms and legs. Tiny hairs stood on end. My heart beats faster and …

👻Ghostwritten by Megy Davis, published with written permission from the author.

Mom was pregnant. Again. I was eleven when a second bombshell dropped — we were moving to a new house. This was to be our new family ‘Palace.’ That next Sunday, my parents piled my older brother Chris, my younger brother Harry, and me into our maroon Chevy Impala convertible to go see it. In my mind, I pictured the Disney Palace, complete with shooting stars. 🌠🌠🌠

DIY Print Photo Organizing Tips, Part 1

This morning my heart was breaking as I watched a "60 Minutes" profile on the California fires. So many memories had gone up in flames ... future generations will never know what their family members looked like. First baby photos, school pictures, birthday parties, graduations, reunions, wedding albums - gone. 

Are you ready to continue on your journey of DIY photo organizing? This guide will help you navigate through the process, from overcoming overwhelm to making important decisions about your memories. With these expert tips, you'll soon create a beautifully organized collection of photographs that tell your family's unique story.