Imagine for a moment, you had a special box where you stored all your most treasured possessions - a treasure chest filled with all your special memories. Just as precious as gold or jewels would be the simple things in your life that made you smile.
If I were to gather "treasures" to fill my box, I know I would choose a picture of my daughters when they were little - maybe one of them taken by the lake in their swimsuits - those days at the lake were always filled with smiles! I think I would put in a little teddy bear too! I love teddy bears - especially when they are dressed in sweaters or hats! I'd be sure to tuck in a wedding picture, the pearl earrings I bought in Spain, and the simple silver cross I brought home from my first mission trip to Honduras. I would also want Daddy's old black Bible. People always tell me I am a lot like my Daddy - I loved him so much! Oh, and a cookbook. My love for cookbooks and recipes I got from Mom. And I couldn't forget a picture of me and my sister in matching dresses. We weren't twins, but Grandma always liked to dress us that way.
What a gift a treasure box like this would be for someone with Alzheimer's. It wouldn't have to be anything fancy, a shoebox would do just fine. But, something you filled with memories of the days they can no longer remember - a special picture, a nameplate from an office they used to work at, a piece of jewelry, a tool from their workshop. It would certainly give you something to talk about together .... and something to help them remember when......
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