I am so awed by how so many of us seem to value the same things and, in fact, share some of the same memories. Andria ... I have my mom's green robe ... it's beautiful and I have worn it (unless, like Eagle Heart, hot flashes overwhelm me). And JJ, the picture of you wearing your Daddy's pants is so touching. The idea of preserving the sweatshirt owl is an excellent one.

I do think that these pieces of our loved ones do carry a part of them with us. I have some of my mother's things in storage back in the states ... since my step-dad died while I was here, I haven't had a chance to really embrace them into my life yet but I'm so looking forward to it.

Thank you all for sharing the beautiful memories ... and Vi, I so admire your courage to post your "heart" here. We truly are sisters at heart.

Hugs and blessings, Francine