The term prized possessions sounds like I simply purchased them from a supermarket, which actually places a finite value on these treasures of mine.
We do not own our family/children but we are mere custodians of these young souls who decorate our lives and our families are gifts bestowed upon us.
The elixir obtained from experience shared, the roads traveled and joy from loved ones can neither be bottled nor sold.
My family are my pride and joy.
They are my treasures of inestimable value and for these beautiful ones, I am exceedingly thankful.
Every other material possession is disposable and replaceable. It’s simply there to satisfy a specific need.
Below is a short related prose that I wrote earlier in the year.
Life on a short lease….
Posted on May 25, 2015
In deed, nothing I have is truly mine,
I am simply a beneficiary,
Of the benevolence of a Supreme Being: God,
I am only a conscious receptor of goodwill and grace,
I am simply a custodian of blessings bestowed upon me,
A mere guardian of gifts innumerable.
Not to be taken for granted.
However we look at it.
I know this.
I am just a sojourner, a wayfarer.
Nothing I have is truly mine.
© Jacqueline Oby-Ikocha
In response to The Daily Prompt Pride and Joy.
What’s your most prized possession?
Beautiful poem Jacqui. Your children all look so happy. You have looked after your treasures well 🙂
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Thank you so much Edwina. I keep trying my best by the Grace of God 🙂
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Precious treasures indeed, family is everything. Your kids are beautiful. 🙂
My family is my prized possession, nothing beats that reassurance of unconditional love.
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Family is everything my dear Nedoux. I love your warm words. Thank you and do have a great week 🙂
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You have a beautiful family Jacqueline. Really beautiful!
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Thank you so much for the lovely compliments. It warms my heart. Do have a great week 🙂
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You too
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🙂
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Beautiful family Jackie ❤ May you all have wonderful life full of love and happiness
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Thanks dear Nadine. I appreciate your lovely words 🙂
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You have a lovely family
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Such warm words Ma’am. Thank you and have a great week 🙂
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Beautiful, awesome! The divinity in us all will shine forth if we live with such an attitude of grace, compassion and gratitude!
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I appreciate your words Sajeev. Thank you and God bless 🙂
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Very Beautiful family!
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Thank you Megan. I appreciate your warm, lovely comments. Kind regards 🙂
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You look lovely together – and you do belong to one-another in this life, in your heart. Possessing is different from belonging – when you don’t possess, they belong.
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Great analysis my dear. You got it absolutely right. Thank you 🙂
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Such beautiful and handsome children. They are look so confident which says alot about their family. Great job mom and dad!
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Thank you so, so much. You just placed a big, fat smile on my face. Kind regards 🙂
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Your children are as lovely as their mother!! I wonder how many of them share your creative trait? Family is most definitely life’s best treasure, there is nothing that can top it…other than the one who created them/us all to begin with.
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Thanks darling. Family is truly the best. My kids all scribble here and there and draw, especially my daughter and last son. The first tinkers with electrical stuff (he draws too). Time will tell 🙂
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How old are these beautiful children of yours?
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Beautiful poem Jacqueline. Your kids r lovely By The Way.
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Thank you my lady. I appreciate the compliments 🙂
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Is the ‘girl’ you? Or your daughter? Gorgeous family. You must be so proud of them!😊
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Dear Uncle Reuben, I am just the daughter of my mother Jacqueline. Thank you for your lovely comments. God bless you 😉
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Oh my!!!!!!!!!! You and your brothers are just gorgeous!!!! 😃😃😃
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Thank you very much 🙂 🙂
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