When loved ones leave our lives we’re left with little mementos, for which I am grateful for. Be it a certain flower, a scent, a certain meal…they remind us of the ones that are no longer here. I’m thankful for all the little mementos I get on a daily basis. Here’s a list of things that make my heart smile and ache at the same time.
Purple pansies
The scent of vanilla
Red-tailed hawks
The smell of green peppers simmering away
The coffee shop in Riverside
Elephants
Ambrosia salad
Digging for worms
Opening a can of tuna
All little things that mean nothing to some people, but mean everything to me. What little mementos do you keep close?
Anything Norwegian reminds me of my Grandmother. Seeing something as simple as a doily or gnome makes me feel nostalgic. I like those little reminders too. Keeps her close to me without even having to think about it! I like to think that she presents those things TO me so that I never forget.
Okay, now that’s strange. My grandmother was Norwegian too!! I’ve only met one other person of Norwegian decent!