Dec. 19, 2007 - Grandma...
Continuing my list of blessings - this is #72....
December the 18th is my maternal Grandmother's birthday. This year, she is 91 ! My parents took her out to breakfast this morning and invited me to go along which was a special treat. This post is in her honor...
I was born on December 17th at 11:45PM - I know my grandma was hoping I would hold out a few more minutes until I made my arrival but, you know, my mother's was NOT! So it turns out I was born the day before Grandma.
Since I was little, she has told me she had a special ring she would give me when I was older or when she passed on. I guess she thought I was finally old enough because she gave it to me last month. It is a special treasure to me and I will share her pretty photo and then the story behind the jewelry...
In this picture she is wearing the necklace and ring she gave to me. I feel so blessed. My grandfather (who died when I was 7) gave it to her as an 18th birthday present -- in 1934! The setting is sterling silver but I'm not sure what type of stones they are - it doesn't matter anyway, they are priceless to me.
One year and 7 days later (December 31, 1935) they were married.
I hope to someday pass them on to my own granddaughter.
Comments
Dec. 19, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Momto5
Wow that is neat! It is a beautiful piece of jewelry and I am sure it means a lot to you. :-) It is so neat to have something from a grandparent or special relative. My grandmother gave me one of her sewing baskets when I was about 12 and I still have it.
Merry Christmas!
Tammy
Dec. 23, 2007 - hi
Posted by byourlove1
That is so nice, how wonderful to have your grandmother with you still. Just came over to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!
Angela
