The other day a friend was chatting about how her girl friend had had all her jewelry taken in a home invasion. None of it was of great value, except to her, and she was so upset since it wouldn’t add up to much for them anyhow. She had expressed how each piece had memories for her, and there in was her sorrow.
My jewelry box is full, but all items hold little ‘cash value’. I really like hand made or wooden pieces. Colorful stones or beads win over diamonds or jewels every time for me.
I was able to understand her feelings as I have stories attached to each piece. When I put on the earrings Grandma Smith used to wear I remember her. The pieces my husband picked out carry fuzzy feelings with them as I wear them.. The necklace in the above photo is worthy of a photograph BECAUSE my sister made it for me.
The end of the tale told was advice to HIDE even your cheep jewelry and I decided that just didn’t connect with me. As much as I enjoy my accessories they aren’t something I need to fear and fret for…
While you can’t replace even the cheapest of jewelry, if it holds memories, you can have and make more memories with the people that have left their mark on your earrings or necklaces. More cheep jewelry can be given and receive by the people you love, reflecting the new memories made. The only thing of real value in this world, that absolutely can not be replaced in any acceptable way is YOUR PEOPLE.
I am thankful for the lingering effect that my Grandmother has had on me, the continuing growth my husband builds onto my soul and the eternal change Christ’s love has given my spirit.
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| (My sister also made this shell & bead jewelry set, for me!) |
TTFN
I have to agree with you Becky. When I was around 3 my dad gave me half a Mizpah necklace as a reminder that we would always be close. Over the next several years the necklace because lost. Both Halves actually! We would often talk about this necklace when looking at pictures of me with my Dad when I was younger. This was a piece of jewelry that I have always wished I had with me over the last few years.
This year for Christmas, I replaced both halves of this necklace. Now I am never seen without it. It had never lost it’s meaning and now that I have it back (even as a replacement) the sentiment is still as strong as ever.
Mizpah is an emotional bond between people who are separated (either physically or by death). Mizpah jewellery is worn to signify this bond, and the word “mizpah” can often be found on headstones in cemeteries and on other memorials. From Genesis 31:49 of the Bible
“And Mizpah; for he said, The Lord watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.”
I totally agree with the statement, “The only thing of real value in this world, that absolutely can not be replaced in any acceptable way is YOUR PEOPLE” So often we make people a low priority, but being eternal beings, people should always be high priority. Thanks for the great reminder.