Charmed

Many women like diamonds or pearls around their neck.

My husband's given me both, but this is what I wear every day.

It's tarnished, and to many I'm sure it looks like a pile of junk,

To me it's a bit of my story,

and worth more than diamonds or pearls.

Here is the end of Grandma Izzy's spoon,

My sister made it for me a few years back.

She was a gem, and I miss her so very much.

It seemed a little lonely,

So I added this little piece,

I don't know the story behind it, but it was from my first mom.

There are two empty frames.

I've never filled them, and like them that way.

With four kids and a husband, how could I pick just two? :)

My brother gave me this after my second mom passed away.

He had given it to her while she was sick,

I added this little piece a few weeks ago, but decided it was too bulky.

It reminds me of blogland, and the kindred spirits I've found in this virtual world.

I added it to a longer chain with another sweet charm from a dear friend.

I clink a little with all of these pieces as I walk.

Oh well.

I'm not trading them for all the diamonds or pearls in the world.

-julie

P.S. I was still wearing my Winter coat a week ago when I photographed these. :)