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Someone Special Gave Me a Pen

 It’s funny how little things can instantly bring back memories.


Someone special gave me a pen… That someone was a person who loved others, gave their time & talents to serve others, would make sure that anyone knew Jesus loved them— that person is no longer with us. 


Even though I miss her terribly, I know she’s with Jesus & that I’ll see her again. It’s been over a year since she passed and honestly, I’d forgotten about the pen by now. 


I carried it with me from time to time, then life happened and it ended up being a sweet memory of a kind gesture. 


I can honestly say that I don’t remember exactly why she gave me the pen, but it was the thoughtfulness that meant so much more to me than the item itself. 


Little things can be powerful reminders of a person’s legacy. 🫶🏻

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