“I still have my horse’s old girth in my closet. I loved that horse so much that I even brought the girth with me to college—having it around just makes me feel close to him.”
“My mom had this little prayer book her parents gave her for her First Communion in the 1940s. She was such an inspiration to everyone who knew her, and I love having that piece of her.”
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“I kept three of my dad’s books that have his notes scribbled in the margins. There’s something so special about seeing his handwriting.”
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“When my dad passed away, I came across some old WWII photos, letters, and telegrams from when my grandfather (his dad) was stationed in Paris.”
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“When my grandmother passed in 2011, and I didn’t end up keeping much of her stuff, but I do have this small stuffed elephant she made for me when I was 10. I still have it, and it’s still really special to me.”
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21 “I kept my dad’s wedding ring, and sometimes I wear it on a chain (my mom was buried with hers). I also have some of their old kitchen stuff—including this old carrot peeler. The peeler is probably my favorite because I think of them every single time I make a salad. ”
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