What is an heirloom?

Webster's dictionary defines an heirloom as: something of special value handed down from one generation to another. To me an heirloom is something that keeps your loved ones present through their stories.

This is my first "Bearloom" and it whispers memories each time I see it:

• Red plaid - Dad going out to lunch Christmas Eve day with Mom some friends
• Black lambs wool, mink & monogram - the smell of Mom's perfume as she and Dad went out to dinner
• Royal blue wool - Grandma rubbing her thumb on the back of my hand at church
• Deerskin - how Grandma and Mom spoke so lovingly about Grandpa
  

​My heirlooms keep my past present and let me share them with future generations.