Possessions

Some things we would never think of giving up. They have special meaning while we enjoy this earthly life. Their value is often largely sentimental. Other possessions come and go. Our tastes change. Our decorating takes on a different look. Do you have keepers? I know I do!

 

Some of my keepers would be family pictures, journals,

well-loved books, oil paintings, furniture pieces with family connections or a story attached to them, handwritten letters and cards, special statues and figurines.

In the next life there will be no need of earthly possessions. I'd like to think that a few of my personal things would end up in good hands.

 

 

 



 

Happy Easter

Little things...big memories

I know I save too much stuff, but most of it is locked up with memories.





See that key with the M6 sticker. Very first apartment as a young single adult... shared good times there with my close college friend Carla. The wedding bands. I was so in love and happy when I wore that plain gold ring. My high school ring...amazing that it still slips on my finger. Daughter's hairbows, cuff links, locket, knife that belonged to my dad, and an assortment of odds and ends. 

These little things that only have meaning to me are kept in an old jewelry box. Someday most of it will be discarded. But until then...


every once in a while I peek at the past and I sigh remembering
the way it was.    

Keepsakes

 golden feather ornament

  

butterfly gift from my brother

locket, pins, tags, ornament, photo, candleholder

maternal grandparents...wish I could have known them at this age

How precious are the memories of times spent with my Granny and PaPa.

 

Fond memories are stirred by this one photo.

In my paternal grandparents' front yard was this wonderful swing.

More and more I like to display personal objects that hold memories. Although some remain tucked away in boxes, desk drawers, and jewelry cases, these keepsakes are out where I can see them on a daily basis.