Now, granted, some words spoken should never have left my lips. But I understand the value of writing down my experiences and keeping a journal. In fact, I was impressed by this thought,

“Words spoken are left in the air, Words written are always there.”
Wilford woodruff kept a daily journal.  I used to have a copy of the nine hefty volumes. It was impressive. Some days he just “shucked corn” but without his writings the history of the church would not be as well documented.

“While walking in a rapid stream we cannot tread twice in the same water. Neither can we spend twice the same time. When we pass out of that door, the work of this meeting will be closed to us forever. We shall never spend the time of this evening again. Then should we not keep a record of our work, teachings, and counsel which we give in this meeting? We should.” (Wilford Woodruff)

Some things should be written, some things should never go down on paper, but an account of your life can only be written accurately by you. Primary sources are always considered the most valuable. Write it down before it’s gone.

 

Wilford Woodruff journals

Wilford Woodruff, standing with George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith

(I am wishing I kept those journals, they’re valued at $2500 now!)