1. Letters, Notes, and Cards
Handwritten words are one of the closest things we have to a person’s presence after they’re gone. A birthday card, a sticky note on the fridge, a postcard from a trip — these aren’t just pieces of paper. They hold their personality, their humor, their way of expressing love. On the hardest days, being able to read their handwriting and hear their voice between the lines can feel like a lifeline.

2. Photos and Family Albums
Pictures freeze moments we can never physically return to: holidays, family dinners, summer afternoons, and silly everyday memories we didn’t realize we’d miss. A single photograph can hold an entire story — who they were, who you were together, and the love that surrounded you. These images become priceless over time, especially for future generations who will only know them through what you keep and share.