Sunday, July 15, 2007

POTD - Favorite Jewelry

Oh yes. This is the week I've been waiting for. I'm not even one of those big jewelry kind of chicks, but I adore the few minimal pieces that I have.


If you've been reading my blog, you know that we lost my little brother six years ago. I try not to harp on it here because I don't want to be the 'pity me' type. But it's an integral part of this story so it must be mentioned. It was February 14, 2002. Less than a year after my brother's accident. My girlfriends had somehow convinced me to go out to the bar that night. It was Valentine's Day, I was single, and I was not looking forward to spending the night at a small-town local bar. But they had great dancing music and $2 mixed drinks (love me some vodka cranberry) so I agreed to go. As I was getting ready, my Dad handed me the small box.

He got my sister and I the same necklace. Something material that could serve as a reminder of sorts. I wore the necklace out for the first time that night. It was the night that I met my husband. Really made a girl that doubted fate think...

12 comments:

~~Debb~~ said...

What a wonderful story and great treasure for you!

Michelle said...

love your journaling. and the necklace shot is beautiful. great bokeh.

Kathy said...

Beautiful...both shots as well as your nite out journaling.

a real librarian said...

Wonderful story, and beautiful pictures!!

Tori said...

Beautiful pictures and a fantastic story!

Melissa said...

Beautiful story and very pretty necklace.

Jan said...

Oh wow...really touching story! Beautiful pictures, too. TFS!

Tera Fraley said...

Great necklace and such sentamental value- great story behind it also. Love the shots

Jen said...

what a sweet story. I love the shots. Very pretty necklace.

Mom2Drew said...

I love the journaling behind this necklace, what a treasure! I'm sorry for the loss of your brother too.

Dar Kaso said...

Great story and the shots of the necklace are wonderful.

Amy said...

SO sorry for your loss ~ the journaling behind these beautiful pictures is truly touching.