As an example of what you can do with your own Memory Boxes, click on Morgan's portrait to view her complete Live It Keep It Memory Box...
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Morgan had been State Champion in Skating for both Primary and Intermediate ladies.
She was going to do her Junior test on the weekend after the accident and planned on competing at that level.
Unfortunately she never got the opportunity.
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This was close to the beginning of Morgan's Skating Career. Showing off her Acacia Ridge hire skates Ha Ha!
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Morgan simply loved Dolphins. For her birthday with Curtis's Birthday as well we took her,
along with her friends Jade and Natasha to Seaworld. Though disappointed that she couldn't swim with the Dolphins
(she was too young) Morgan was able to paddle with them and touch them. A great day!!
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In June 2004 Camp Hill State School were the State Champions in aerobics.
Morgan really enjoyed the experience with aerobics at Camp Hill.
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Morgan loved playing in the bucket. It was a good look.
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This would have to be the best family holiday we have ever had. Morgan and Curtis had such a good time with all their cousins.
A memory box is a collection of events and thoughts experienced in a lifetime. In the times before television, media and the internet these stories were passed on to future generations by the elders, but we have lost the art of story telling and these recollections or memories die out with those that experienced them.
Record 'Family Memories' - Create a Dynamic Family Tree
An example of this is my grandfather. He had passed away before my children were born so their only link to him is through my recollections and those of my family. In his case, he was born in another century, went to the First World War with his brothers and emigrated to Australia. These are just some of his life experiences.
He related to us various events (moments in time) that made him the man, father and Grandfather that he was. In a static family tree he is simply a name on one limb of that tree, but he was so much more.
Recently, my wife and I lost my 14 year old daughter in a tragic accident. We set out to ensure that she was never forgotten. But there are many lives that are taken from us all, that should also never be forgotten. Creating a Memory Box and sharing the opportunity of providing memories for that box, to other family and friends, hopefully will ensure that the worth of these inspired lives is always available for future generations. Living Memory Box is not just about those we have lost...
Record 'Living Memories'
If we provide a Memory Box to the parents of a new born child and allow them to create specific 'Memory Keys' such as Newborn, Preschool, School, Family, Friends etc and they will have a life time of memories.
If we provide Memory Box details to people attending a 21st Birthday Party or Wedding who knows what stories we will get?
Wouldn't it be wonderful, if our great grandchildren can hear our thoughts, see us doing things as they happened, and know the friends who made us who we were?
Listed below are several frequently asked questions about Live It Keep It... Click on the question to display it's answer.
If you cannot find the question you are looking for here or the answer is inadequate, please ask us directly via our feedback form.
How do I start?
All you need to start is a valid email address and a password you create. Once you have signed up the website will send a confirmation email to your email address. Just click on the link and your account will be confirmed.
You can then login and view any public memories, request access to private memories and even add your own Memory Boxes which you will then administer.
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What then?
Click on "Add a new Memory Box" and build a memory box for you. This is the start of your family tree. Then add a memory box for your partner, child / children, parents. Have Fun, you are now under way.
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What is a Primary Administrator and why do I need a Secondary Administrator?
The Primary Administrator is the ultimate controller for the content and administration of the Memory Boxes under his / her control.
A Live It Keep It Memory Box is a life project. We want you to record yours, your family members and friends lives and make your memories available to future generations, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. We therefore ask you to appoint a Secondary Administrator so that your Memory Box and the Memories in it, will be preserved.
The Secondary Administrator should be close enough to you so that he / she will know your wishes. If a Memory Box remains dormant for a period of six months, ie. Memories remain unapproved, Live It Keep It will contact the Secondary Administrator.
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What can I do with the Memory Boxes I have added to my tree?
When you are logged in and have added memory boxes to your family tree click on the "name" you want on the Family Tree and this will take you to that person's memory box. On the right hand side of a Memory Box that you administer are "Advanced Features".
You should click on 'Advanced Features' to see what extra functions you might like to use here. They are all reasonably self explanatory.
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Can I add a Memory Box and transfer the Administration to another person?
Yes, you can transfer the Administration. Say for example you added a Memory Box in your family tree for your sister. In most cases she should be responsible for her own memories so after you add the Memory Box go to Advanced Features and click on 'Transfer Admin to User' and nominate her. This will require you entering her email address so the Website can send her an invitation to take up her Memory Box. Keep in mind though, until she signs in and accepts it will remain under your control. The website will inform you when this has occurred and you will notice it will automatically be removed from the Memory Boxes under your control.
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Can I add Memories to the Box I have transferred?
Yes, you can add memories to any box. The person who administers the box gets an "Unapproved Memory" email. The Administrator can then approve, edit and approve, or discard the submitted Memory.
In essence the administrator is TOTALLY responsible for the content of each Memory Box, but does not have to be the creator of that content.
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Can I Create a Living Memory Box for someone else, enter Memories to that Box and appoint them as the Administrator for their Box?
If you have a memory of a person and a Memory Box for that person doesn't currently exist you can create one in their name, appoint them as the Primary Administrator and submit the Memory to the Box.
The website will them automatically contact them notifying them that a Memory Box in their name has been created and your memory will already be in there for them.
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What is a "Display Name" and why do I need one?
When we first created Live It Keep It we used the email address as the identifier for the person submitting the memory. This proved awkward as some people have random email addresses and we really didn't want to display a large quantity of validated email addresses which might be used by other parties without the owner's permission.
So create a Display Name that your friends can recognize, but don't be too outrageous as future generations many not have our sense of humour.
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How do I search for a Memory Box?
The first level of interaction with this site is to search for a Friend's Living Memory Box and submit a Memory to that box... This is quite a simple process.
Enter at least the persons Surname then press Go and see what you find. We have also provided options to search on First names, Year of Birth and Sex to narrow down your search further.
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What happens when I submit my Memory to an existing Memory Box?
Once a Memory is submitted to a Memory Box, the Website automatically emails the Primary Box Administrator. The Administrator must then edit, approve or delete the Memory and attach appropriate "Memory Keys".
They can also choose a privacy level for the Memory from one of Super Private (Really Restricted Access), Private (Access Restricted) or Public.
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What is a Memory Key?
When a Memory is approved by the Primary Administrator and submitted to a Box the Administrator must attach at least one appropriate "Memory Key".
"Memory Keys" will expand and change over a lifetime as we age and our interests change.
For example, keys in a Memory Box for a newborn may be - Birth, First Week, Second Week, Baby Snaps, friends, family, etc.
As the child gets older the Memory Keys will reflect their - Interests, School, Sports, Birthdays and so on.
The list of possible Memory Keys is endless but a lifetime of Memories will take some reading.
When you conduct a search of the Memories held with a Memory Box the website will display the Memory Keys set up by the Primary Administrator. You can streamline your search by selecting a Memory Key of interest to you and the Website will display in chronological order those Memories "tagged" with that Memory Key.
The other possibility is to select "All" and the Website will display all memories regardless of what memory key is attached in chronological order.
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Are my Memories Private if I want?
The Primary Administrator has to decide what level of privacy to apply to each memory. If a memory is stored "Public" it is available for others to see once they have signed in.
If you "Click" on a Private Memory the website will determine whether you have been granted access to such memories on that box. If it is determined that such access hasn't been granted by the Primary Administrator you have the option to request "Private Access" from the Administrator.
The Primary Administrator then has the SOLE responsibility to Grant or Deny Access. Because some email addresses do not fully identify who the person is that is requesting "Private Access" we have provided you the ability to send a message with the request.
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What is "Super Private"?
Super Private Memories are not even visible in the Memory Box unless you have already been given Super Private access to that Box. Under the advanced features of a Memory Box the Primary Administrator can 'Manage Super Private Access' and has the SOLE RESPONSIBILITY to allow or deny access to such memories.
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