Little Things Make Me Smile

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

March 25, 2022 1:16pm CST

Was cleaning earlier today and I have many treasures that belonged to my late family. Many of these will get my attention, as I clean especially. This little bird house was my sister's. She kept it on her shelf in her bedroom. These tiny moments mean the world to me. Sure, they are material things but it only takes a small memory to take me back to the good times. She laughed a lot and was a happy person. A great cook and very talented in decorating. She is missed every day. I smile when I feel her memories all around me. Photo is mine. @CarolDM

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Keith Henthorne

@Scrapper88 (5983)

• United States

25 Mar 22

It does not take very much to make me happy.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

I am the same way Keith. The little things are the best.

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@Deepizzaguy (104363)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

25 Mar 22

A person that is longer with us is around in spirit. The birdhouse looks very nice.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

Yes you are so right. Thank you.

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@Deepizzaguy (104363)

• Lake Charles, Louisiana

26 Mar 22

@CarolDM You are welcome.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

26 Mar 22

I am sitting in a rocking chair that belonged to my dear friend. She would have turned 82 this past February. I miss her dearly. This was the chair I would sit in whenever I spent time at her home. So many conversations were had while sitting and rocking in this chair.

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ElusiveButterfly

@ElusiveButterfly (45940)

• United States

27 Mar 22

@CarolDM she is!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Oh that is a special chair you have. She is all around you.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

27 Mar 22

@ElusiveButterfly

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@RebeccasFarm (90529)

• Arvada, Colorado

25 Mar 22

I am so glad you have these little treasures Carol. I know how much they mean. It is lovely such a precious little thing. RIP your Sis

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@RebeccasFarm (90529)

• Arvada, Colorado

25 Mar 22

@CarolDM Then that is a blessing

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

Thank you, these things get me through no doubt.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

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@marlina (154130)

• Canada

25 Mar 22

I know exactly what you mean!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

I thought you would.

@Kandae11 (55172)

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25 Mar 22

I understand . l have some very precious memories of my sister who passed away in 2016.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

Sorry for your loss as well.

@snowy22315 (182415)

• United States

26 Mar 22

I know those kinds of things can keep the memories of your loved ones alive. I have a picture of my grandparents I really like that I keep in my bedroom. They were all dressed up for a rare night out. My grandma even had her hair done. I like looking at that pic.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Yes they actually keep me going every single day. Photos are priceless.

@much2say (56226)

• Los Angeles, California

25 Mar 22

Your sister's bird house is absolutely adorable. I'm glad you have these special treasures - keep those precious memories close to your heart

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@much2say (56226)

• Los Angeles, California

27 Mar 22

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

Thanks, we liked a lot of the same things. I will do that.

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@xstitcher (32744)

• Petaluma, California

27 Mar 22

That happens to me, too--when I see things that belong to someone that's no longer here--or hear something that reminds me of them.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 Mar 22

My life depends on the memories.

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@kobesbuddy (78871)

• East Tawas, Michigan

25 Mar 22

And this bird house was a part of your sister's life, something that she treasured! It's lovely:)

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

Yes I have many things thankfully to treasure.

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@kobesbuddy (78871)

• East Tawas, Michigan

25 Mar 22

@CarolDM I went into the upstairs of Dad's old garage. I spotted a bird feeder Mom&Dad gave me, many years ago. Seeing it really touched my heart!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

@kobesbuddy I know exactly what you mean.

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@Ronrybs (19563)

• London, England

26 Mar 22

I think we all have keepsakes, that bring back happy memories.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Yes they are so special.

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (16508)

• Raurkela, India

26 Mar 22

Very pretty indeed. Did birds really stay in that house?

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (16508)

• Raurkela, India

27 Mar 22

@CarolDM It's cute indeed.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

No it is a miniature house for decoration only.

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@LindaOHio (182136)

• United States

26 Mar 22

I'm glad you have such happy memories of your sister. That's a lovely birdhouse.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Thanks, I do have a lot thankfully.

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@Eriqueen (225)

• Yaounde, Cameroon

21 May 22

May her soul continue to rest in peace

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

21 May 22

Thank you.

@kaka135 (14931)

• Malaysia

25 Mar 22

The little bird house looks very nice, especially with the two little birds. There are always things that bring us memories about certain people or moments. Hope you'll always feel loved when thinking about your sister.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

25 Mar 22

Thanks for those kind words.

@Juliaacv (51543)

• Canada

25 Mar 22

That's an adorable birdhouse. Your sister sounds like alot like how you've described your Dad, with a great sense of humour.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

I love it. and so many memories attached to it. Yes, she was a lot like him. Always making jokes and a big laugh. She would have tears sometimes, from laughing so hard.

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@RasmaSandra (80906)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

26 Mar 22

That is so cute. I have all kinds of knickknacks that when I look at them they always bring back memories, Nice to have such things,

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Yes it is nice, I have treasures from all of my family.

@JudyEv (342271)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Mar 22

I know what you say about things bringing back memories. This is a lovely little birdhouse.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Thanks it is very special.

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@Dena91 (16699)

• United States

26 Mar 22

What a sweet bird house and tribute to your sister.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Thanks Dena, those little things sure help.

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@ihasaquestion (8275)

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26 Mar 22

If that pattern is to be made into a nice handbag will be great. That's a really gorgeous thing to keep as a nice memory.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

26 Mar 22

Thank you.

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