A manta do José

Our belongings often carry more meaning than they first appear to. Over the years, many objects pile up in our homes, but some of them cannot be treated as mere things. Whatever form they take, we cannot bring ourselves to throw them away or replace them. They hold our memories, feelings, and emotions.

A Manto do José is a touching story about one such treasured object — a blanket lovingly handmade by a grandfather for his little grandson. The boy loved it so much that he could not part with it, even when it became completely worn out. So he gave it back to his grandfather, who transformed the blanket into a coat. Over time, it was remade again and again, until at last it became a single button.

And yet, even if that button were ever lost, one thing would remain forever in the heart — the memory of love and the moments shared with a beloved person.