Middle-aged woman in denim jacket and mustard shirt looking at a pile of photos with a stack of old VHS tapes, 8mm film reels, and photos and slides, nearby.

I'm Saying Goodbye

June 10, 20253 min read

I'm Saying Goodbye To My Memory Mess

I’ve been helping others tackle their photo mess for years, but today I want to share my own personal story.

At one point, I had boxes (and boxes…and boxes) of memories — 35mm slides from my parents, old VHS tapes from when my daughter was little, printed photos from vacations, birthdays, weddings — you name it. Some photos were starting to fade, the tapes were getting static-filled, and the slides? Well, they don't last forever. Every time I looked at those boxes, I felt love, but I also felt completely overwhelmed.

And maybe you’ve experienced this too:

  • There’s only one copy of the family photo, and five people want it.

  • You know the boxes are at risk of fire or water damage if something happened to your home.

  • The VHS tapes are starting to break down — the picture rolls, colors are off, and eventually all you hear is static.

  • The slides — no one knows what’s even on them or who’s in the photos, because there’s no easy way to view them.

  • Your kids and grandkids have already said they don’t want all your stuff — but you still want them to enjoy the memories without handing down the clutter.

Then I made the decision to say goodbye.

Goodbye to the clutter. Goodbye to the overwhelm. Goodbye to the worry of "what if?"

Old videos, reel to reel film, piled up on a table with old photos and a FOREVER digitization box nearby.

And I said hello to FOREVER.

With FOREVER’s digitization process, I carefully packed my precious memories into a secure box and sent them off. The team handled them with the same care and attention I give my own clients. Before I knew it, my memories weren’t hiding in bins anymore — they were safely digitized, permanently backed up, and available at my fingertips.

Here’s something else that makes this personal:

I’ve personally visited the FOREVER Digitization Center — not once, but twice — the most recent in September 2024. I’ve watched with my own eyes as their trained technicians carefully handle every slide, VHS tape, photo, and negative with absolute care. They don’t just scan — they truly preserve. I trust the process because I’ve seen it. And because I’ve been there, I can walk you through it too.

This isn’t just a side gig for me — this is my passion.
I’ve been in your shoes. I know how hard it is to start. But I also know the peace that comes when your memories are finally safe and accessible — on your phone, your computer, and in the hands of your family members who’ve been waiting for that one special photo.

A computer that shows organized memories for a family that are easily accessible with a FOREVER box

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by your own boxes of memories, I promise — there’s freedom on the other side. Minimizing the clutter doesn't mean saying goodbye to the memories. It means saying hello to peace of mind.

Are you ready to say goodbye too?

Until the end of June, purchase a digitization box at 50% off! You will have 90 days to send your memories in to receive the 50% off discount. Let me help you say "goodbye to clutter" and hello to minimization.
👉 Let’s chat about your project — Book a free consult here.

Lori Lafferty is the owner of Photo Legacy Digital Solutions, working in partnership with FOREVER as an ambassador to share innovative solutions for memory messes. She is passionate about helping families preserve their memories—from a child’s first milestones to uncovering the faces of long-lost ancestors. Through digitization, permanent cloud storage, and photo organization, Lori transforms cluttered photo collections into cherished legacies. She also hosts in-person workshops, connecting with others who share her love for storytelling and preserving life’s most precious moments. She is also willing to meet with clients one on one as everyone's family is as unique as the photos and videos represented in them.

Lori Lafferty

Lori Lafferty is the owner of Photo Legacy Digital Solutions, working in partnership with FOREVER as an ambassador to share innovative solutions for memory messes. She is passionate about helping families preserve their memories—from a child’s first milestones to uncovering the faces of long-lost ancestors. Through digitization, permanent cloud storage, and photo organization, Lori transforms cluttered photo collections into cherished legacies. She also hosts in-person workshops, connecting with others who share her love for storytelling and preserving life’s most precious moments. She is also willing to meet with clients one on one as everyone's family is as unique as the photos and videos represented in them.

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