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Strange things you've kept

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granoffour Thu 01-Dec-16 15:40:25

This morning I found a pair of my son's football boots in the garage. He hadn't missed them. And the reason he hadn't missed them is because he not only grew out of them about 15 years ago but he also hasn't lived at home for donkeys! Why did I not throw them out then? I have a very strange sense of nostalgia. (I still haven't thrown them out. They're by the door ready to go in the bin, but I haven't actually put them yet.) What's wrong with me?!

Katek Sat 03-Dec-16 16:16:06

Re wedding dresses, there are also groups who make tiny clothes and wraps from them for premature babies who do not survive birth. Other than a blanket there is nothing for these tiny souls to wear as they are laid to rest. This group works closely with SANDS. www.cherishedgowns.org.uk

Falconbird Sun 04-Dec-16 08:16:47

I have a Treasure Box with cards etc., my children made at school. I will have to buy a bigger box soon because I'm now keeping things the grandchildren have made. I have a lock of my hair when it was dark brown (I'm grey now)three nighties my babies wore back in the 70s and a crochet blanket I made for the third and last baby. I've kept lots of other things, dad's discharge papers from the army, his medals and a pass he was given when his mother died. I hope one day my children will like looking at these things and keep whatever they want. smile