The two things I most cherish are my teddy bear (Snowball) and a necklace that was made with my grandmothers diamonds.

Snowball was given to me by my dad's mom and dad. He has been through everything with me family-wise. It seems that when I got him, our family kind of broke up, but he was the one thing that was always there for me. Just to talk to, cry with and cuddle. I know that sounds totally sad, but to me, he was wonderful. He sits next to my side of the bed. When I'm sick, he takes Basie's place under my arm.

I only wear my grandmother's (mom's mom) necklace from October-January, the holiday months. Holidays were so big with my grandmother and I always really miss her then. Having that necklace close to my heart is a nice reminder of her and who she was to me.