Ann sent me a website selling loss remembrance necklaces. They had a "Forget-Me-Not" flower with birthstone charms hanging below to represent each loss. I loved the idea and thought the simplicity was beautiful. I was all ready to place my order when I decided that it would mean more to me if I made the charm all on my own. I went to the bead store and got everything I needed. Since my jewelry making skills are pretty non existent, I was worried that it wouldn't be perfect, but my inexperienced craftsmanship is one of my favorite parts about the necklace. It is perfectly imperfect.
The Opal charm is for the amazing October that our first baby gave us, and the Amethyst charm with an Opal finish is for the great week in February when we thought our goal of 10.10.10 had been met.
When I first posted that I was looking for a token to remember my first miscarriage Jenn sent me a message saying she had the perfect thing and would send it off. I was so excited to get her present. She sent me the sweetest bracelet. The pomegranate thread for "infertility's common thread", the charm for my baby in heaven, and the 5 beads on each side for the 5 stages of grief. I have had this on my wrist since the day I got it. Not only is this another reminder of my first loss, but it reminds me of all the awesome people who have come into my life because of this trial. It shows me another blessing that has come because of my pain.
Thanks to Jenn's great example, I would like to pass her generosity and love forward. I would love to make a necklace charm for anyone looking for something to help them remember their lost little one. Please send me an email to imbabyhungry at gmail dot come if you want one.
8 comments:
I think what you made is beautiful! What an awesome way to remember your little ones. I have been praying for you as you heal and look forward to what is next in your journey!!
You made a very pretty necklace!
I got myself a necklace as well to remember what was loved and lost and I wear it every day, I'm so glad I did.
I love it! I can’t believe you found a charm. I looked, but couldn’t find one. I’ll email later, but I absolutely love it!
That is such a sweet bracelet. So full of symbols and what a great blogger friend to send it to you.
Beautiful and such a great idea!!
I agree, those are both such wonderful pieces of jewelry. I hope they bring you some peace of mind and heart.
Awe that is so pretty! You made a really beautiful necklace. And the bracelet is so sweet too, what a nice thing to do.
Hello. I just discovered your blog this morning. I saw this post and smiled as I have a very similar charm - ONLY I would never have attempted to make it b/c it would have looked dreadful. :) You did an amazing job and it is absolutely beautiful. I'm sorry for your losses. Take care hon.
just thought i would say, I still were mine everyday; thank you again for the gift.
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