Saving 3: The Cedar Box

I previously blogged (here, here, here and here) about the boxes full of mementos in my life. Today I thought I would continue that trend by exploring this little cedar box which I received for graduating from high school. A furniture store gave my entire graduating class little vouchers for these boxes. You better believe that I cashed in that voucher and started filling my box with, what are now, cedar scented little treasures.

Here is a look inside of the box. Looks like it holds a bunch of papers.

The first bit are letters that Sam, my youngest brother, wrote to me (and Eric) around the time I was getting ready to leave for college. I was incredibly heartsick to leave him, he was 6, so every scrap of paper became a precious treasure.

Next is a picture of one of my first animal rescues, Murphee. He was a kitten that I pulled out from an abandoned shed. I used to have a circuit of stray cat hot spots that I would frequent and try to capture any strays that I possibly could. Murphee ended up living with an older woman named Barbara who lived across the street from us. I would visit him and eventually I became friends with Barbara. She gave me piano lessons and became a non-judgmental ear for my pre-teen worries. Murphee and Barbara became such important figures in my life at that time.

The next layer in the box shows a graduation photo, my tassel, a clipping about my first scholarship and a Cure concert ticket.

Now, this next item is a real gem. My Grandmother gave me this picture of my Dad when he was in jr. high! I can't believe how adorable he was!

Next is a list of likes and dislikes that Eric and I wrote several years ago, they are pretty funny.

Here are some adorable photos of Eric as a kid! So cute.

Finally, the crown jewel. The lyrics to a song my father wrote for me.

I will save that story for tomorrow, it's a good one!