Memory Bracelet




	WRITE 2 THE HEART Stories that are aimed "Write 2 the Heart" May 13, 2003 Cheryl Speir, Editor, moderator@write2theheart.com ----------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to your latest issue of "Write 2 the Heart" You are receiving this newsletter because you requested a subscription or a friend generously forwarded their copy to you. To subscribe send a blank e-mail to subscribe@write2theheart.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ Remember charm bracelets? What a wonderful way to keep memories together. Diane was able to share a memorable moment with her granddaughter by showing her the memories she had collected over the years. ------------------------------------------------------------ The Memory Bracelet By: Diane Dean White ------------------------------------------------------------ Recently when our daughter and two grand-gals came to visit, our oldest, and I decided to have a dress-up tea party! This is always fun, especially with a four year old who loves to go through all of Granma's old (another name for collectible) jewelry. As we were examining strands of necklaces, many that had been my Mothers or Grandmothers, and others from estate sales where I purchased them just for a "dress-up tea time;" with so many things to choose from, Jessica picked up something that was very special to me. "Wow Granma, listen to the tingle noise it makes," she remarked, her eyes shining as she held onto the bracelet I remembered so well. I took her little hand and we walked over to the bed and sat down, placing the bracelet on the quilt to look at. "Jessica, do you know how old this charm bracelet is? I remember the day I was with MY grandmother, we were looking at them on a shopping trip to the city. Grandma wanted to be sure I had a bracelet that would be strong enough to hold all the charms I would collect during my high school years and college days." I told her. "Are these charms, Granma?" Jessica was puzzled. "Yes, they are. I was 15 when my Grandmother gave it to me. Charm bracelets were very popular when I was in high school." I went on. "This one holds many special memories for me. Each little charm reminds me of a place or a person from years ago. And each charm came from a place somewhere that made me happy, a memory of a very special time." "What's this Granma?" Jessica said pointing to miniature bell. "It is a charm from a trip I was on with my Mother and Grandmother, to visit a girl friend who lived in Saginaw. And the one next to it with the number '16' was given to me for my birthday." I replied. I watched as Jessica dangled the charms making a sweet gentle noise with them. I recalled the youth activities that would take me to various states across the country, and I always managed to find a charm to add to my collection. Others were given to me as gifts from high school chums, and represented a special activity, a prom or a competition I was in. One had a heart with a key and the moon; another was a telephone, a Mexican hat represented a trip to Mexico. Two represented my high school and college names and colors. They were still in good shape after all these years. I held them up to the sun, and Jessica watched the color beams dancing around the room. "Look, Granma, watch the colors." She giggled. "Jessica, maybe someday you will have a charm bracelet with your own memories, and you can show it to your granddaughter." I thought out loud. "But for now maybe we should keep it some place special, and when you come to visit me again we'll get it out and look at all the little charms that tingle, okay?" I looked at her happy face. "Granma, will I have memories?" she said with her serious big eyes? "Oh, you'll have enough for two bracelets." I hugged and tickled her! As we prepared for our tea party, Ithought to myself, charm bracelets are coming back into style now...I wonder if I should start another one? This one would include such avariety of new events and memories of today....and they would all have a special tingle too! © Copyright 2002 Diane Dean White Little charms, pretty little charms See how they sparkle in the sun Sweet 16, the moments in between, They seem to be telling everyone CHARMS by Bobby Vee Diane Dean White The lamb212 @ aol.com You are encouraged to write to the authors to let them know what you think of their story, just remember to remove the space before and after the @ symbol. The space is placed in the address to protect our writers from viruses and email harvesting programs. Have a comment on today's story? Send it to: moderator@write2theheart.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- Diane is a former newspaper reporter and freelance writer. She and her husband Stephen are the parents of three grown children, and two grand-gals. They make their home on the South Carolina Coast where Diane continues her love for writing. Her new book BEACH WALKS, which includes the story above, is now available. For more information,please visit the author's website. http://www.bw.newsmoose.com/ or contact your favorite bookstore -------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------- Letters From Our Readers -------------------------------------------------------------- Betty's story really emphasizes the commitment that is involved when we say I do. Our vision is so limited to the right now, that we don't see the bumpy road ahead. Maybe we have fairy tale vision, "and they all lived happily ever after." To many times, when things get rough, people bale out of marriage. How can we be overcomer's if we ignore the opportunity to overcome? Kim I'm so glad to see Betty-Jo's poem. I know I wouldn't be where I am today if my mother hadn't prayed. This one is going on my refrigerator, not only to remind me of how my mother prayed for me, but to remind me how I want my kids to be able to say the same thing. Janice P. --------------------------------------------------------------- Military Prayer Reminder --------------------------------------------------------------- As you read over this list of names, please take that moment to pray for these young people and their families: Chris Speir Tim Speir Alan Thaddeaus Howard Todd Holland Graham William Julie Sagel Jessie Marshal Thompson Jason Eric Hernandez Kristin Danielson Please continue to pray for our country, our leaders, and our troops at this time. If you have loved ones in the military, or who are being called to go overseas, send their names (first and last or first only) to be included in our prayer reminder. --------------------------------------------------------------- Chocolate Alert! I know that got your attention! I am working on a chocolate cookbook to be given away on Write 2 the Heart's web site. This work in progress is tentatively called "Write 2 the Heart of the Chocolate Lover." Anyone who would like to join in the delicious fun, send a chocolate recipe with a brief bio to be included after each recipe. Send as many as you wish. --------------------------------------------------------------- Cheryl's Corner My son Aaron and I were discussing the difference between his family and his older brother Chris' family. Chris's sons fall asleep by eight each night, while Aaron's sons get wired by that time. "The big difference between our kids is that Chris and his family are on Daylight Savings Time," Aaron said with a laugh. I couldn't resist teasing, "And your family lives on Party Time!" God Bless, Cheryl ----------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------- © 2003 Write 2 the Heart Nothing may be reproduced or published without the written permission of the individual author or copyright owner. All rights belong to the authors.