The Secret of Things️ 2 weeks ago

One of the most meaningful moments of my trip was taking my great-granddaughter for a walk through the Saturday Market in my hometown of Portsmouth. Along the way, I showed her the place where I was raised. The house is no longer there, and after overhearing stories from our driver about the woman who raised me, my great-granddaughter came to her own conclusion. With all the innocence only a child can have, she said, “The reason the house isn’t there anymore is because there was too much money hidden in it!” ❤️ It gave me such a good laugh. There is some truth behind the story. After Nan Pearl passed away, people discovered she had hidden money throughout the house. She kept money at home as well as in the bank, and over the years, some of the money she had saved had become obsolete as the currency changed. But what meant the most to me wasn’t the story—it was standing where my journey began and sharing that part of my life with my great-granddaughter. That is something money can never buy. Being able to walk through the streets where I grew up and share those memories with the next generation was truly priceless. It was a moment I will always cherish. If you’d like to know more about my childhood, my journey, and the experiences that shaped my life, I invite you to read my memoir, The Secret of Things. Joan Pendergrass Author & Publisher, The Secret of Things