Sentimental Value

I always like hearing the stories of the sentimental value behind and object.

Maybe it is a ring passed down through generations. Or the search to find, buy and restore the first car you ever owned.

Sometimes it is taking your favorite baby blanket and making something new from it. It could be a photogropher's first camera, or a musicians first guitar. It is interesting sometimes to hear of and see the things that people want to hold on to, things that seem to have such little actual value, but for one reason or another, they have immense worth to an individual.

I saw such an object this week, but was not fortunate enough to hear the story of value placed on it by the owner.

It is a toothbrush. A 10 year old toothbrush. The bristles aren't straight, and more might be missing than are actually there. I could maybe brush my teeth as effectively with my finger. Yet, no new toothbrush is allowed to replace this one. It is THE Toothbrush, with immense value to its owner. I just want to know why.