• May include: A blue book with the title "Questions You'll Wish You Asked" and the subtitle "A Time Capsule Journal for Fathers and Sons". The cover features a mountain range with a sunset and a bird flying in the sky.
  • May include: Four different covers of a book titled "Questions You'll Wish You Asked". Each cover features a different color and design, with a mountain range, palm trees, and flowers. The book is a time capsule journal for different family relationships.
  • May include: The back cover of a blue journal with a mountain and sunset graphic. The title of the journal is "Questions You'll Wish You Asked" and the author is Melissa Pennel. The book is about asking questions to deepen the bond between fathers and sons.
  • May include: A blank page from a gratitude journal with the question "What is an ordinary moment from your day that makes you feel extremely grateful?" printed at the top.
  • May include: A blank journal page with the text "When you are gone, what is something you will want me to remember you telling me?" printed at the top.
  • May include: A blank journal page with the question "What are some special memories you have of your grandparents?" printed at the top. The page has lined paper for writing.
  • May include: A blank journal with lined pages, open to pages 100 and 101. The left page has the text "When you are gone, what is something you will want me to remember you telling me?" The right page has the text "Is there a tradition of ours you hope I will continue? If we don't have any, is there one that you'd like to start?"
  • May include: A blue book with the title "Questions You'll Wish You Asked" and the subtitle "A Time Capsule Journal for Fathers and Sons". The cover features a mountain range with a sunset and a bird flying in the sky.
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  • May include: Four different covers of a book titled "Questions You'll Wish You Asked". Each cover features a different color and design, with a mountain range, palm trees, and flowers. The book is a time capsule journal for different family relationships.
  • May include: The back cover of a blue journal with a mountain and sunset graphic. The title of the journal is "Questions You'll Wish You Asked" and the author is Melissa Pennel. The book is about asking questions to deepen the bond between fathers and sons.
  • May include: A blank page from a gratitude journal with the question "What is an ordinary moment from your day that makes you feel extremely grateful?" printed at the top.
  • May include: A blank journal page with the text "When you are gone, what is something you will want me to remember you telling me?" printed at the top.
  • May include: A blank journal page with the question "What are some special memories you have of your grandparents?" printed at the top. The page has lined paper for writing.
  • May include: A blank journal with lined pages, open to pages 100 and 101. The left page has the text "When you are gone, what is something you will want me to remember you telling me?" The right page has the text "Is there a tradition of ours you hope I will continue? If we don't have any, is there one that you'd like to start?"
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Father-Son Legacy Journal: Time Capsule Keepsake Gift

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This journal deepens the father/son bond while creating a keepsake for when conversation is no longer possible. With journaling questions for Dad such as: 'What is a concert you'll never forget?' 'Is there a book you hope I'll read?' 'When you're gone, what is something you'll want me to remember you saying?' These questions will transport you from the daily routine into a time when the ordinary has been rendered sacred.

Whether you're a parent looking to leave a legacy to your child or a child recording memories of your parent, make time for the questions you’ll later wish you asked: your future self will thank you.

Commonly Asked Questions:

Who is this journal for?

The journal provides over 100 questions for a father to answer for his son. It makes a perfect baby shower gift for a new father of a baby boy, a keepsake gift for an aging father or son, and a thoughtful present for fathers and sons of all stages in between.

Some adult children sit with their parents and fill out the journal while asking the questions: this invites thoughtful conversations, generational connection, and intimacy. Others choose to purchase the journal for themselves, fill it out, and later present it as a gift to their children. This journal can be an especially thoughtful gift for a father who has lost a parent; these fathers often deeply recognize the importance of recording thoughts and memories for their children. This journal is also a thoughtful gift for adult children whose parents may be struggling with early signs of memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer’s; asking these questions can jog a parent’s memory, inspire thoughtful conversation, or simply provide a space to appreciate the parent who still remains.

What if I have multiple kids? Do I need multiple journals?

Most of the questions in this journal are about Dad himself, but there are also questions particular to each child. For this reason, most parents choose to have one journal for each child; this also eliminates the need to ‘choose’ who eventually receives the journal. However, it’s also possible to answer these particular questions separately for each child within one journal. (One could split an answer on the 6x9 journal page provided, and use the blank pages included at the end of the journal if more room is needed.)

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“Just as pictured. The book is great quality! I gave it to my husband for an early Father's Day gift, and he loves it. The writing prompts are fun and will give our son great advice in the future. I highly recommend this book!”

Kristin

May 31, 2024

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Marisa Dec 9, 2024

Thanks - it looks great!

Marisa Dec 9, 2024

Response from Melissa

I’m so glad to hear you’re pleased with the journal! I hope it deepens connections and reveals stories you might have never heard. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback!

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Ashelie Jun 18, 2024

This is my second book purchased by her. This time I bought one for fathers and sons. I’m giving it to my husband’s father to complete. I’m not telling my husband bc I want it to be a surprise when his dad finishes it.

Ashelie Jun 18, 2024

Response from Melissa

I hope he loves this eventual gift! What a cool idea ❤️

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Kristin May 31, 2024

Just as pictured. The book is great quality! I gave it to my husband for an early Father's Day gift, and he loves it. The writing prompts are fun and will give our son great advice in the future. I highly recommend this book!

Kristin May 31, 2024

Response from Melissa

I'm so glad to hear that you love the journal! I know your son will be so grateful that his dad filled it out. Thank you for taking the time to share this!

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May include: A blue book with the title "Questions You'll Wish You Asked" and the subtitle "A Time Capsule Journal for Fathers and Sons". The cover features a mountain range with a sunset and a bird flying in the sky.

This journal deepens the father/son bond while creating a keepsake for when conversation is no longer possible. With journaling questions for Dad such as: 'What is a concert you'll never forget?' 'Is there a book you hope I'll read?' 'When you're gone, what is something you'll want me to remember you saying?' These questions will transport you from the daily routine into a time when the ordinary has been rendered sacred.

Whether you're a parent looking to leave a legacy to your child or a child recording memories of your parent, make time for the questions you’ll later wish you asked: your future self will thank you.

Commonly Asked Questions:

Who is this journal for?

The journal provides over 100 questions for a father to answer for his son. It makes a perfect baby shower gift for a new father of a baby boy, a keepsake gift for an aging father or son, and a thoughtful present for fathers and sons of all stages in between.

Some adult children sit with their parents and fill out the journal while asking the questions: this invites thoughtful conversations, generational connection, and intimacy. Others choose to purchase the journal for themselves, fill it out, and later present it as a gift to their children. This journal can be an especially thoughtful gift for a father who has lost a parent; these fathers often deeply recognize the importance of recording thoughts and memories for their children. This journal is also a thoughtful gift for adult children whose parents may be struggling with early signs of memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer’s; asking these questions can jog a parent’s memory, inspire thoughtful conversation, or simply provide a space to appreciate the parent who still remains.

What if I have multiple kids? Do I need multiple journals?

Most of the questions in this journal are about Dad himself, but there are also questions particular to each child. For this reason, most parents choose to have one journal for each child; this also eliminates the need to ‘choose’ who eventually receives the journal. However, it’s also possible to answer these particular questions separately for each child within one journal. (One could split an answer on the 6x9 journal page provided, and use the blank pages included at the end of the journal if more room is needed.)

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