What personal belongings do you hold most dear?

Some personal belongings are more than just objectsthey are time capsules that carry the weight of cherished memories. For me, the belongings I hold most dear are those tied to the early days of my family, a time when life was a delicate balancing act. Back then, I was newly married, navigating the uncertainties of young adulthood, with my sona curious, giggling toddlerlighting up our world.

Among these treasures are my son’s tiny baby clothes and his first alphabet learning books, worn at the edges from countless bedtime readings. Now, at 26 years old and towering half a foot taller than me, my son is a grown man, but those little outfits and books remain sacred. They’re carefully preserved, tucked away like fragile relics of a fleeting era. My wife feels the same; we can’t bear to part with them.

It’s curious how selective memory can be. While some of our old clothes from that time have been repurposed into dust rags for clearing cobwebs, these keepsakes are different. They hold storiesof first words, late-night cuddles, and the quiet triumphs of parenthood. Each fold of fabric and dog-eared page is a reminder of where we began and how far we’ve come.

These belongings aren’t just things. They’re a bridge to the past, a testament to love, and a promise to carry those early days with us, always.