For keeps

What would you like to have close to you at all times? Close at hand, close to your heart, close in mind and memory?

There are some things that will always be for keeps no matter what happened or happens thereafter. Sometimes it is useful to recall these precious moments to remind ourselves of the important things in life, the things that give us meaning and purpose, the things that make the hard times worthwhile.

Can you make a list of all the things that are important to you in your life? Such as people, pets, places, objects, achievements, passions, and so on and so forth.