Heritage . . .

When you think back on your grandparents, do you have memories of times spent with them? Are there aromas and tastes you recall? Are there things which once belonged to them and now are small bits of your heritage? Today is, "Cherish An Antique Day", which made me think about a couple "antiques" I have . . . or at least a couple family "treasures" which originally belonged to my grandmothers. These items may not really be "antiques" or "treasures", but I am thankful to have them.

In the past I have written about how they "connect" with passing on a heritage. I said; "Passing on a heritage involves retelling the family history; telling about the time when you went fishing with your grandpa and then had a fish fry with the day's catch! It is talking about the times when you all went on a vacation together and the car with your grandparents and little brothers missed the exit and they got lost! (On Mother's Day, no less!) It is about sharing a recipe for the most delicious rolls your grandma used to make, and now you are the grandma, you make them for your grandchildren!

It may involve showing your grandchildren something their great-great grandparent used to have . . . in my case I have a bible which belonged to one of my grandmas and a cameo pin which belonged to the other. My one grandma was born more than a hundred years before my oldest grand. For my grandchild to be able to hold something she held in her hands is powerful."

Do you have any family "antiques" or "treasures" which you are able to share with your grandchildren?