Catherine Etienne

My Dad has talked for years (and years!) about organising the family photos and putting a storyline against them. But things are always busy – even when you are retired!

Hearing about All Your Own Words was amazing – at last, a chance to change the ‘I really want to do this’ into a fun and meaningful project for my Dad as a Christmas present (which incidentally solved another problem – what to buy ‘the man who has everything’!). I will never forget the look on his face and his reaction to his gift “how wonderful, you don’t know how much this means, I’m knocked off my feet” (or words to that effect!). As well as being able to relax in the knowledge that his precious memories will be preserved, my Dad is appreciating Kate’s professional, friendly and respectful approach to communication. She’s being incredibly flexible to fit around my Dad’s other commitments and making his memories feel so valued.