When something has been lost for a long time and then is
discovered again, I always feel like a Little Miracle has occurred.
Only a Little Miracle because it has little or no importance
to anyone else but the person involved.
Many years ago, I remember my widowed mother being
devastated when she mislaid her wedding ring.
It was over two years before it was found tucked into a crevice in the
floor of the pantry. Who knows how it
got there, but she was delighted to have it back again.
Several weeks ago, Son lost a prized dress ring and all
searches proved fruitless. Yesterday, he
went to pick up a bag of potting mix and there was the ring sitting nestled
into a fold of the plastic bag. To say
he was happy is an understatement!
This last week I have had my own Little Miracle happen. Around forty years ago, one of my brothers
(now deceased) gave me a pretty china lady.
Nothing incredible in itself, but something I really
loved. Then, about fifteen years ago,
she disappeared – presumably I had disposed of her during the muddle of
down-sizing to live in a caravan.
But I missed her, and after my brother died I missed her
even more.
As they say, it is no good crying over spilt milk and my
life moved on without my lady. So,
imagine my surprise and elation when Son unearthed her from an old box stashed
in the back of his garage.
The box contained a few cooking utensils, a couple of books,
and some table placemats – as well as a large nest of ants!
A good wash in soapy hot water and my lady is as good as
new. I am so thrilled to have her back 😊
Margaret.
Those are great stories of found long lost items!
ReplyDeleteMaybe she was waiting for the right time. Xxx Mr T
ReplyDeleteThat's great. Love your vase of flowers.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing!! I'm glad your son found his ring and you found the china lady that has been missing for many years. GM
ReplyDeleteYay! Happy for you and the pretty lady being rediscovered!
ReplyDeleteI'm delighted for you - what a joy to have your beautifully back, with its special memories. And your son is fortunate to get that ring back - it so easily could have been wrapped up and put in the bin once the potting mix was used - or mulched into the garden. Two little miracles, indeed.
ReplyDeleteWe haven't had any little miracles recently, but a prolonged 'found in unexpected places' game - one nearly 5 year old granddaughter "rearranged" all the framed photos and family treasures from he antique table at the top of the stairs, and for at least two weeks we discovered things in unexpected places. eg, a photo of her father as a young boy on the floor next to grandad's bedside table. Why there? No idea! The contents of my earring container, emptied and sorted into pairs, in a neat row on the edge of the dressing table. Kids are fun - and she'll grow up all too fast!! Have a happy weekend and thank you for sharing.
It really is a wee miracle when these things turn up again, in their own time.
ReplyDeleteNow you can enjoy her even more
I lost a watch years ago, and found it again in a pocket of a jacket I was taking to the charity shop.
ReplyDeleteAnd I am sure she is happy to be back!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story! We have not been in our house but a few years but give us some time and I am sure we'll be making discoveries of our own!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blog
ReplyDeleteIt is great to find things that have been lost! So nice for you to find the china lady with the memories she brings.
ReplyDeleteoh I do like little miracles, I know what you mean, so nice having those memories back
ReplyDeleteIt is so interesting, the little treasures that matter to us. Good that you found yours again after so long xxxxx
ReplyDeleteLittle miracles are wonderful, so glad you got your lady back;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a HAPPY post!!!!
ReplyDeleteI once "lost" my wedding ring, too. It is very special, titanium from Western Australia. We both got them in the men´s section as in your place it seems not to be normal that husband and wife wear "the same" ring.
If I had to wait two years....
My Brother (goldsmith) created a mini Southern Cross for me. It flew away in the polishing process and is "somewhere" in the cellar. Mum, he and I were on our knees... it was never found.
Sad your Brother is gone. It must hurt a lot.
Glad your Son found this lady!!! xx
Hi Margaret, You fired my imagination about the conversations you could have with your pretty lady about what each of you has done in the years you were parted. It must be lovely to have her back, a little miracle indeed.
ReplyDeleteI'm having a bad day, Margaret. I think I've just been anonymous.
ReplyDeleteIt can happen to the best of us :) xx
DeleteOh those finds are so special - I love that your lady was found and in great condition, albeit needed a clean. She is beautiful Margaret
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Maxine