Sacredness of the Ordinary

    It may just be a silly pillow with a face to many but; it holds emotion and sorrow I have felt. The pain and worry that some nights bring is taken away by a simple stuffed animal. Some may laugh and say I am just a little kid but, this pillow pet holds tears that I have shed. When there was no one to hold or tell me it was going to be alright that pillow was there when I needed just to hold something tight. When no one is there to hold me when I am mourning the loss of my grandparents I just hold it tight and, think of the great moments I cherished with my grandparents. Even when I didn't have a great day in general climbing into bed and squeezing that pillow so tight gives me that feeling of comfort and relief. Or maybe I didn't play great in a soccer game I can hold that pillow tight and it helps to release stress that is built up inside. Also when my mom was diagnosed with cancer there would be countless restless nights and I would be scared of the outcome but I would hug my pillow pet and it would make me feel so much better. People will look at the pillow and laugh but I look at that pillow and many memories come flowing back at once. Both good and bad memories, such as my first sleep over at a friend's house. I was terrified to go and leave home for a night but my pillow pet was there for me. The pillow brought me comfort as a piece of my house to help me get through the night. Also I brought my pillow pet along with me on my ride to Disney World. I am not a fan of driving in cars and long road trips but my pillow pet helped me get through it and made the ride feel shorter. Even though my pillow pet is not a living breathing person it feels like we have been best friends forever. This pillow has been with me through the good and bad times happy and sad and will always be there to comfort me no matter what. Some may take advantage of ordinary objects but to others ordinary objects may mean more than you think. Every time I look at this pillow it brings me joy because I love it so much. Many children and teens carry a special blanket with them through life and my pillow pet acts as my special blanket. A lot of kids have stuffed animals such as pillow pets that won't even claim a spot on their bed but, not only has my pillow claimed a spot on my bed but in my heart. Don't be ashamed if you have an object that means so much to you because those unique objects are what make you. As I age my pillow will age too and it may get worn out and old but the memories it holds will not.