what few things they have vs the few things they have

Examples:

• She cherishes what few things she has.
• He made the most of what few resources were available.
• They were grateful for what few opportunities came their way.
• What few possessions they had were precious to them.
• The family survived on what few supplies they had left.

Alternatives:

• the few things they have
• the limited possessions they have
• the scarce resources they have
• the meager belongings they have
• the sparse items they have

Examples:

• She treasured the few things she had.
• He shared the few resources he had with others.
• They managed with the few opportunities available to them.
• The children played with the few toys they had.
• The survivors clung to the few supplies they had.

Alternatives:

• what few things they have
• their limited possessions
• their scarce resources
• their meager belongings
• their sparse items