Last month, a California couple, married 63 years, lost nearly everything in a Mountain Fire near Hemet, including their home of 53 years. They had to evacuate quickly as the fire spread, and when they returned, they found their property destroyed. However, among the rubble, a cherished bookshelf holding their wedding photos remained untouched, providing them a small amount of comfort amidst the devastation. The couple were saddened by the loss of their possessions but are determined to rebuild their lives, finding solace in each other and the memories that survived the fire. It's miraculous that the bookshelf remained intact, and I'm so grateful their precious memories were preserved. I'm reminded that FOREVER® is a permanent digital bookshelf that can withstand fires and other forms of physical and digital loss.

I'm heartbroken to hear this story and others shared by FOREVER clients. We often hear of fires, hurricanes, floods, and other forms of physical or digital loss. I, too, lost a scrapbook album of my daughter’s first five years to a flood. How I wish I had digitized those album pages before the melting snow and heavy rains crept through our home. Hearing these stories and knowing the sting of personal loss, I’m incredibly grateful I have FOREVER as my permanent digital bookshelf.

I sync my phone’s current photos using the FOREVER app. Regularly, my phone’s storage gets full, so I can easily delete older images and videos while quickly accessing them through FOREVER. I also store older digital photos and videos I’ve had digitized. Best of all, all my memories are in one place, allowing me to create print products. Just this holiday season, I created seven (SEVEN!) snow globe ornaments for my family. Recreating my daughter’s album as a photo book is also on my to-do list! Though these print items aren’t fireproof, my project files are safely stored in my FOREVER account, and my home feels all the cozier with the addition of these meaningful printed keepsakes.

If you're not using FOREVER, I ask you to think about your digital legacy and what you want to happen to it. What will become of your old photo albums and VHS tapes? What if you lose your phone or your computer’s hard drive fails? Do you want these memories available for future generations?

The Promise of Permanent Storage

FOREVER guarantees the preservation of your digital memories for your lifetime and beyond, offering peace of mind and much more:

1. Guaranteed Preservation: FOREVER provides a promise that your photos and videos will never be deleted, ensuring that your memories are protected against accidental loss or changing policies of free services.

2. Privacy and Control: By paying for your storage, you retain full ownership of your content. There’s no data mining, no advertisements, and your memories remain private, shared only with those you choose.

3. Legacy Planning: One of the most powerful features of FOREVER is its ability to facilitate the creation of a digital legacy. Account holders can choose to make their content available for future generations. This means your children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren can access not just photos and videos, but also stories about those who have passed. Your legacy can live on, allowing future generations to connect with their roots and the memories of their loved ones.

4. User-Friendly Experience: FOREVER is designed to make the process of uploading, organizing, and sharing your memories straightforward and enjoyable. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, providing exceptional client support to assist those who may not be as comfortable with technology, ensuring everyone can navigate it with confidence.

5. Print Your Memories: In addition to digital storage, FOREVER offers a range of printing options for your cherished photos. Create beautiful photo gifts such as personalized photo books, custom cards, holiday ornaments, stunning wall art, and unique drinkware. These tangible items allow you to share your memories in a meaningful way, perfect as gifts or home décor.

6. Digitization of Physical Media: FOREVER also offers services to digitize your physical media—like old photos, VHS tapes, film reels, slides, and other keepsakes—making it a complete solution for preserving memories in any format.

Consider the emotional value of your photos and videos. These aren’t just files; they represent moments in time that you’ll never get back. Losing them to fires, floods, or other disasters would be heartbreaking. For many, investing in FOREVER isn’t just about storage—it’s about ensuring their memories endure and can be shared with future generations. By choosing FOREVER, you're not just preserving your digital legacy; you're creating a space for future generations to connect with your stories and memories. Investing in FOREVER as your permanent digital bookshelf could be one of the best decisions you make for your memories.