Elisa!! Wow!! A first thing in the morning happy cry! 🥲 what an amazing story!!!! Thanks so much for sharing it here. I am not on Threads. Also, I would give a kidney for that necklace, it’s magnificent. 😍. I love jewelry of all kinds, but I cannot express how beautiful the lion necklace is AND the story behind it. My mom has some nice things from my dad over the years, but has not worn them for fear of losing them. I managed to score a fabulous cocktail ring that has been a favourite recently and wear it regularly. Thanks again! This story made my day. ♥️
That’s a great story. It is always a great question - what to keep and what to let go of when parents and relatives pass on. I’m the kid who was most interested in listening to the stories. I was always surprised when my brother or sister had not much interest.
So inevitably I’m the one who has held on to the physical manifestations of these stories. That is a major piece of my litmus test as to whether to hang on to something. Is there a story attached that continues to enrich my life? I suspect over time my attachment to some of these objects will evolve. Some stories stay resonant while others are no longer more important than my need for space. I’m at an age where I am beginning to see why old people’s apartments can get so full of stuff. I’m surrounded by stories. I’ll do a major cleanse whenever I next move, and know the size of the new space. Till then I’ll enjoy them for what they are. Like theater, there will be time to let go of many things, as even a good show that goes on too long needs to end to make space for new memories. Today is more important than yesterday. Sorry- just riffing on that question of letting go as dealing with my parents’ things (and by extension all the belongings of prior generations that ended up with my parents’ stuff). Relevant issue for me at the moment. :)
Your story of the necklace is wonderful. That is a special bit of history to wear close to your heart.
Thanks for reading, Paul, and for sharing. It's funny because in general I feel unattached to many belongings from prior generations. My sister and step sister are going through every room of my mom's house (hence finding the necklace) while I've been all in favor of hiring a service to do so, which I know risks missing something truly valuable and/or sentimental. I have just a few things atom my grandmother's many possessions, and honestly the only reason to have any of them is because they were hers, not because I'd buy them for myself now. (A couple of them are purple glassware, so maybe I'd love them no matter what, but otherwise...)
but this necklace was just the single item I most associate with her. I'm lucky to have it. (As many people on my Thread post reminded me...my sister was very kind to find it yet still give it to me!)
Thank you for sharing that story, Elisa. I related on many levels - not least remembering how my sister and I inventoried and divided our mother's collection of fine jewelry after she passed away. I'm so happy the second lion necklace was found and that you have it now to honor your grandmother. And yes: there were stories I remembered that my father swore did not happen - which really reminded me how much I cherish my sister, who could corroborate them.
Elisa!! Wow!! A first thing in the morning happy cry! 🥲 what an amazing story!!!! Thanks so much for sharing it here. I am not on Threads. Also, I would give a kidney for that necklace, it’s magnificent. 😍. I love jewelry of all kinds, but I cannot express how beautiful the lion necklace is AND the story behind it. My mom has some nice things from my dad over the years, but has not worn them for fear of losing them. I managed to score a fabulous cocktail ring that has been a favourite recently and wear it regularly. Thanks again! This story made my day. ♥️
Oh thanks Jen, I'm glad you enjoyed. And I'm glad you're wearing that cocktail ring!!
That’s a great story. It is always a great question - what to keep and what to let go of when parents and relatives pass on. I’m the kid who was most interested in listening to the stories. I was always surprised when my brother or sister had not much interest.
So inevitably I’m the one who has held on to the physical manifestations of these stories. That is a major piece of my litmus test as to whether to hang on to something. Is there a story attached that continues to enrich my life? I suspect over time my attachment to some of these objects will evolve. Some stories stay resonant while others are no longer more important than my need for space. I’m at an age where I am beginning to see why old people’s apartments can get so full of stuff. I’m surrounded by stories. I’ll do a major cleanse whenever I next move, and know the size of the new space. Till then I’ll enjoy them for what they are. Like theater, there will be time to let go of many things, as even a good show that goes on too long needs to end to make space for new memories. Today is more important than yesterday. Sorry- just riffing on that question of letting go as dealing with my parents’ things (and by extension all the belongings of prior generations that ended up with my parents’ stuff). Relevant issue for me at the moment. :)
Your story of the necklace is wonderful. That is a special bit of history to wear close to your heart.
Thanks for reading, Paul, and for sharing. It's funny because in general I feel unattached to many belongings from prior generations. My sister and step sister are going through every room of my mom's house (hence finding the necklace) while I've been all in favor of hiring a service to do so, which I know risks missing something truly valuable and/or sentimental. I have just a few things atom my grandmother's many possessions, and honestly the only reason to have any of them is because they were hers, not because I'd buy them for myself now. (A couple of them are purple glassware, so maybe I'd love them no matter what, but otherwise...)
but this necklace was just the single item I most associate with her. I'm lucky to have it. (As many people on my Thread post reminded me...my sister was very kind to find it yet still give it to me!)
Thank you for sharing that story, Elisa. I related on many levels - not least remembering how my sister and I inventoried and divided our mother's collection of fine jewelry after she passed away. I'm so happy the second lion necklace was found and that you have it now to honor your grandmother. And yes: there were stories I remembered that my father swore did not happen - which really reminded me how much I cherish my sister, who could corroborate them.
How lucky you had a corroborator!