Flashbulb Memories

Flashbulb memories--do you have them? 

These snapshots of time remain crystal clear, 

sharpen through the years, 

and are often pondered. 

I'd love to sit around a table of friends (or strangers) and share a few. 

No explanations - "My cousin lived with us for a month, and so ..."

 No excuses - "I had a fever for a week, that's why ..."

No analysis - "You probably remember that because of  ..."

Just the flashes. 

Here's one from my corner of the table. 
It's your turn next. 

I'm at a church retreat. The speaker presents a flowered-glass jar containing bits of colorful paper. The container is handed around, and each person chooses one of the mysterious folded squares. Inside each is a hand-written Bible verse. The speaker says the verses have been chosen by the inspiration of the Spirit. She suggests that the verse we receive should be kept private and pondered. 

I open mine--it's Psalm 32:9.

I'm still pondering, but I've added the verse above it to 

encourage my (fifty-something) self.  You can read those here.