Your Precious Treasures

Thank You Notes #39

“There is no gem like virtue, no wealth like happiness, no treasure like faith, and no jewel like love.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo

A couple of days ago, I wanted a little spoon to stir a tiny cup of Turkish coffee I made at home. To my delight, I instantly thought of my grandma’s silver ones.

I discovered her collection of five unique spoons neatly placed in a drawer. After polishing them, beautiful memories came flooding back to me. Her birthday, February twenty-third, was engraved on one of the spoons.

Through holding this treasure, I remembered her sweet smile and kind being. Her favorite cake was banana with freshly whipped cream icing, the one I made every year for her.

The treasure I found was not in the sparkling silver spoons but the memories I discovered, waiting to bring love to my heart.

Those precious items in our homes bring us joy when we discover their power to ignite a spark of happiness within us. I invite you to display and use more of those treasures close to you.

The theme this week is:

Your precious treasures

Write a story, article, or poem about the treasures you have in your home. What stories do they tell and why are they special to you?

If you can share a photo of your treasure, please do!

Lorena of Sharing Randomly, Ellie Jacobson, and I are thrilled to read, edit and publish your stories this week!

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Let us welcome our new writers!

E. Katherine Kottaras

Emily Forman

Gaurav Jain

Rodney Brazier

Carrie Kolar

Tamil

Bingz Huang

Danielle Hestand

Thank you to all of our writers for their precious words:

Kathryn A. LeRoy Thank you, Kathryn, for writing about how you will make more time for your creative projects in 2022. It is a joy to follow you on your journey!

Ellie Jacobson Thank you, Ellie, for sharing your word for creating your dreams in 2022. We love how you are going after your goals with determination and love!

Kris Bedenian Thank you, Kris, for sharing how we may go for our goals in different ways. We appreciate your kind words as we step into a new year.

Amanda Laughtland Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your love of a beautiful Japanese store and how it brings you together with your former foster daughter. Thank you also for sharing your new year’s day with us!

Sorina Raluca Băbău Thank you, Sorina, for sharing how we can embrace and love little things every day. We appreciate your wisdom and kindness.

Penelope Mayfield Thank you, Penelope, for sharing how you will relax more and use relaxation to help you with your choices this year. We love how you are exploring this in your life.

Liberty Forrest, Author Thank you, Liberty, for sharing a beautiful friendship with us, and how it bloomed into helping you grow! We appreciate your kindness here!

Tonya S. Ware Thank you for sharing your loving visions with us, Tonya! It is pure joy to see what you see in this world.

Lucia Landini Thank you, Lucia, for sharing ways you were grateful lately when you and others were going through tough times. We appreciate your gratitude for everything in life.

Thebusinessgraduate Thank you, business graduate, for your two beautiful poems on pandemic thoughts. We appreciate your words and artistry.

Trista Signe Ainsworth, I appreciate everyone’s support of my writing in 2022. It is a joy to be here with all of you! I wish you a week of happiness in your hearts as you explore your home’s treasures.

We appreciate all of our writers here at Thank You Notes:

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