Family heirloom

 

I don't know whether I believe in Fate or not, but sometimes an event occurs that makes me wonder.

I looked for a family heirloom before my daughter's wedding. It was a necklace that belonged to my great grandmother and was worn by both my mother and me at our weddings. 

I remembered offering it to my son for his wedding, but his bride wanted nothing to do with it. 

I thought I put it away in a chest where I placed many important family mementos, but it wasn't in there. Then I assumed I gave it back to my sister who collects everything, including jewelry. She could not find it.

Thinking back I assume I must have looked in my own jewelry box. In fact, I would have sworn I did, 

I seldom ever wear anything except a pair of platinum hoop earrings, but lately I have felt more like my old self. I've been wearing make up occasionally and even a bit more jewelry. 

Today I found that family heirloom in my own jewelry box! I am astounded! I am also thrilled and grateful to know it is not lost.

Now I must decide who it should be given to and when.

It is that important to me.