Shelly’s Remento Story: A Father’s Day Gift That Preserves Her Dad’s Memories

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When Father’s Day approached, Shelly wanted more than a typical gift. She wanted something lasting that would preserve her dad’s voice and stories for the family. Knowing how much he loved to talk and share his experiences, she discovered Remento. What started as a Father’s Day surprise has now become a living project that continues to grow with every recording, building toward a book that her family is eager to hold.

A Father’s Day Gift That Captures Family Stories

Shelly knew her dad was never going to sit down and write his life story. But talking? That was something he had always loved.

“Father’s Day was starting to roll around, and I was like, what do I get him? Well, he truly loves talking. Remento would be perfect because he can record, and then he’ll know that his stories will be documented and always remembered by our family.”

With Remento, her dad receives weekly storytelling prompts by email and text. He can respond with either video or audio recordings from any device. No apps to download, no passwords to remember. Remento’s Speech-to-Story technology transforms his spoken words into beautifully written stories.

The best part is knowing that every recording is building toward a hardcover, full-color book that will showcase his stories alongside QR codes linking back to his original video and audio recordings. For Shelly’s family, that means future generations will not only read about his life but also see and hear him telling his stories in his own voice.

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Family Collaboration Through Prompts and Reactions

Shelly wanted the experience to be bigger than just her and her dad, so she invited his five siblings to join as collaborators. They now contribute prompts and photos, receive notifications whenever he records a new story, and can leave reactions to his memories.

“My dad has five siblings, and I made them part of Remento by inviting them as collaborators. It’s neat that they can share prompts with him and reminisce when he records and they get a notification.”

For her dad, seeing the questions and old photos from his siblings makes the storytelling even more special. It is not only about documenting the past but also about reconnecting with the people who lived those moments alongside him.

Looking Ahead to a Family Memory Book

For Shelly, the impact of giving her dad Remento has gone far beyond a holiday gift. Every story he records is one step closer to a tangible family heirloom. When the book arrives, her family will be able to flip through his written stories, scan QR codes to watch and listen to him tell them, and pass it down to future generations who will still hear his voice.

“I’m so glad that I found Remento and that I took that little leap and got it for him, and what’s bigger yet is that he took that leap as well and started recording. He’s really happy about it.”

This is what makes Remento different from a traditional memory book. It is not just text on a page. It is a living record of who he is, his voice, his expressions, and his stories told in his own words.

Her journey reflects what other families have shared in their own stories about Remento, with many describing the chance to capture both the written memories and the storyteller’s image and voice as a priceless gift.

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Preserving Family History With Remento

Shelly’s experience shows how Remento does more than preserve stories. It creates meaningful connections in the present while building a legacy for the future. Even as her father continues to record, the process itself has already brought their family closer.

With more than half a million stories recorded, Remento helps families hold onto the memories that matter most. It is not only about preserving the past and present stories but also about giving future generations the chance to truly know their loved ones in their own words and presence.

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