Sentimental Value

Last weekend my sister Katie and Mom came up to help me organize and prepare for Baby Pouche #2. I had the job of going through my photo box and what I call "Kelly's life in a box." This box consists of crap that I went through four years ago when my Mom dumped everything I owned at my house. She said you have your own house now, it's not staying in St. Louis. So needless to say four years ago I trashed a lot of stuff. However, there are a few things that I just couldn't part with.



For example: a box filled with movie stubs, roses, and old letters . My UA uniform, set of diaries from 1st grade through high school, picture collages, and a teddy bear from eighth grade graduation. Oh there are others things in that box but I'll spare you the details.



This box represents Me. So, how do you make the decision to throw away those memories? I laughed and cried at some of the notes and silly diary entries! If anyone ever read some of this stuff, they would seriously think there was something wrong with me. My husband for one, would call me a huge dork! Which already happens on a daily basis, but he loves me anyway.



It's funny how much I haven't changed as a person. I've always thought that I have become so different from who I was 10 years ago, but really I haven't. I still am a huge dork. I am very sentimental and faith oriented. I believe every person who has been in my life, has left their imprint on my heart. I still struggle greatly with confrontation and speaking up for myself. (as a matter of fact, I found a note from a life teen friend who stated this very point)



I am proud of the person who I've grown to become. How can I throw away what has helped me become well, me?



As stated in the song, In My Life by The Beatles: " There are places I remember, all my life. Oh some have changed, some have gone, and some remain. But all these places have there moments when lovers and friends I still can recall. Some are dead and some are living but in my life I've loved them all." This song reflects that "sentimental value" of life. Kelly's Life in a Box will stay in my house. That's all to it!!