We’ve all heard of heirloom pieces, those valuable items that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Heirloom pieces tend to have many stories connected to them. They remind us of the people we love and many we never had the chance to meet.
Most people initially think that valuable means monetarily. But most of the time their value is not necessarily in a monetary sense, but emotional instead.
Thinking about our family history and the conversations that took place over a dining table or the important moments a piece of jewelry was worn.
These are the things that do a lot for our souls.
Have you ever thought about what your family will keep from your life? What items will later generations be hearing stories about?
The memories. The laughter. The love.
Maybe it’s a beautiful dinnerware set, that you pulled out every Sunday for family dinner. The memories of the delicious food and conversations that lasted all day.
Maybe it’s a piece of jewelry you wore to your wedding and then your daughter wore on her wedding day. The joy and love living in that piece.
No matter what it is, the moments that make the memories are the important part.
Heirloom pieces are just reminders of those memories. They are the things we pull out or display to bring joy to our souls.
There are so many heirloom pieces that I have, they are too numerous to list. But one of my favorites is my Nonnie’s soup pot and large spoon. The pot teeters on the stove every time I use it now because it’s so old! It reminds me of all of the dinners we cooked together when she was teaching me how to cook! I think my children and husband appreciate her instructions in cooking too. LOL. I hope they continue the traditions and love that have been passed down to them through my family. It warms my heart to think that one day their children might be cooking from the same pot with the same spoon that my Nonnie had, or the china that she only used for special occasions that I have, etc..