Keepsake and Treasure

A Bible, spine b r o k e n and pages worn
      stirs memories of Mama;
           her treasure my keepsake.


4/3/17
For Broken wings Form K Kimo contest

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017



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Date: 4/7/2017 11:44:00 AM
A lovely, meaningful keepsake, Kim, and definitely a treasure! Congratulations on this high-flying win! Regards // paul
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:53:00 PM
Thank you, Paul!
Date: 4/7/2017 10:48:00 AM
Lovely Kim, congratulations...
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:52:00 PM
Thank you, Charlie!
Date: 4/7/2017 9:37:00 AM
Its beautiful Kim!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:52:00 PM
Thank you, Sara!
Date: 4/7/2017 9:00:00 AM
Congrats on a great win Kim
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:52:00 PM
Thank you, Joseph!
Date: 4/7/2017 8:30:00 AM
Kim congratulations on your win in my contest with this. I love it.
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:51:00 PM
Thank you so much for my placement, Constance! So glad you liked it.
Date: 4/7/2017 7:16:00 AM
Brilliant piece!! Congrats for your top placement in the contest, Kim!! ;-)
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:51:00 PM
Thank you, Teddy!
Date: 4/7/2017 2:13:00 AM
Nice write, Kim. Congratulations on your win!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:50:00 PM
Thank you, John!
Date: 4/6/2017 9:52:00 PM
this remains for me , one of the very best. Congrats on your well deserved win!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:50:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea!
Date: 4/4/2017 2:23:00 PM
In many families the Bibles are handed down from generation to generation. When we hold these Bibles in our hands, it forms a special connection to those who previously held it. A warm and meaningful Kimo, Kim. Best wishes in the contest!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:49:00 PM
Thank you, Carolyn!
Date: 4/4/2017 8:34:00 AM
Love it, Kim! I have my grandma's bible. Such a blessing!
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:49:00 PM
Thank you, Kim!
Date: 4/3/2017 10:34:00 PM
Ah, this is sweet, Kim! My mom also has a worn out Bible and is such a faithful, strong Christian. She has been such a great example to me over the years, too! God bless. :)
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:48:00 PM
Thank you, Laura!
Date: 4/3/2017 8:30:00 PM
wow, this is one of the best I have seen, Kim, on keepsakes
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:48:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea! Your encouragement means a lot to me.
Date: 4/3/2017 7:50:00 PM
- A lovely treasure from your mama, Kim - Luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Kim Merryman
Date: 4/10/2017 9:47:00 PM
Thank you, Anne-Lise!
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