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Aunt Mary's Memory Box

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It's the holiday season.  So many things in our lives bring happy memories and joyous times.  I created the above memory box  in honor of our beloved Aunt Mary.  

Aunt Mary wore the Christmas tree earrings every year as we celebrated a traditional Italian family gathering.  The pink fabric is a remnant of her favorite dress.  I placed a few pieces of her favorite jewelry that the family remembered her wearing. 

It was a normal routine for Aunt Mary to make her daily rounds on the telephone to her circle of friends.  Many visits, we would walk in as she spoke in high pitched Italian to cousin Althea in the kitchen, phone at the crook of neck, standing with crutches, and preparing the meal for the day. The picture is an affectionate memory of Aunt Mary chatting away.

I made a few of these memory boxes for our family members as we celebrated her life 20 years ago. Each memory box, had similar items, a picture, a piece of fabric, and few pieces of her favorite jewelry. As we celebrate this joyous season, we keep in mind the memories of our loved ones.  This was my way of honoring her life. I share stories with my youngest son who never had a chance to see her while she was alive.  Years later, another member of our family mentioned that she wished she had a memory box.  I guess at the moment when I offered, it seemed just a bit corny.  She shared that she walks in other relatives homes and looks at the pieces with loving memories.  

Happy Holidays.  Cherish your loved ones and celebrate your memories.

Juliet Vercelli is a travel professional who specializes in "Celebrations in a destination" or Milestone Events.  She believes just as much as you create joy in your memories it is important to remember the ones that brought lessons.
For information on creating your own memories
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