I was born late in both my parent's lives, and even though I'm only in my 40's, they are both now gone. The letters my folks wrote home while we were stationed

I was born late in both my parent's lives, and even though I'm only in my 40's, they are both now gone. The letters my folks wrote home while we were stationed overseas are one of my personal treasures. You might be writing for grandchildren, but don't downplay how important these artifacts are, even for children who already have spent years getting to know you! Reading the prosaic thoughts of my parents when talking to other adults was like peeking behind the curtain, and it helped me understand them better as people, not just Mom and Dad. I am grateful for it.