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Sunday 7 April 2013

STORYTELLING SUNDAY...MY PRECIOUS

It being the first Sunday in April, I am linking up with Sian, over at FROM HIGH IN THE SKY, who, on the first Sunday of every month, hosts an international gathering of storytellers for an event  called "Storytelling Sunday." For 2013, she has suggested that we pick something precious to us and share its story.

As last weekend was our 33rd Wedding Anniversary, I thought it might be a good time to share the story of my original wedding ring.


It is a white gold ring...I only wore silver jewellery at the time, and didn't want yellow gold..flat in style and etched round the outside.

 This ring hasn't been worn for years, not just because it's too small for me, but because a few years after we married DH and I had an 'altercation' ( an understatement if ever there was one, but that's one of those 'hidden journalling' stories!) and at one point the wedding ring was tossed out the bedroom window into the garden.

When 'normal service' resumed, try as we might we couldn't find the ring. Fast forward a year or so (by which time I had a new ring, which doesn't fit me either by the way!) and I  was cutting the grass, when the lawnmower blade caught on something...and yes, when I looked it was my wedding ring!

Not only was it filthy, but after its tussle with the lawnmower the metal had been cut through in a few places! One of my friends at work had a brother who worked with metal, and he repaired it as well as he could .....if you look closely, you can see the dents ..there are matching ones on the other edge.   Being a shallow-minded twenty three year old, who only wanted things which looked 'perfect', I put the ring away in my jewellery box, where it has stayed all these years.

The funny thing is that when I took it out to photograph it, I actually realised that it really IS a symbol of our marriage.....it's been through the wars, been well-dented, but remains solid and has survived to tell the tale! In fact, I am now thinking that I am going find out about having some extra gold put in to make it fit again....I now know that things don't have to be perfect to be precious! 

As you can see, Storytelling Sunday is more than just about telling the stories of our lives... this year it is making us actually THINK about  what things mean to us- not just what they meant  in the past, but what they mean to us now, at this moment in time....thanks for  that, Sian.

To find out what is precious to other bloggers, why not hop over to SIAN'S BLOG...even better, why not share a story of your own?....everyone is made very welcome!

Thanks for dropping by!
Take care of you
Alison xx

33 comments:

  1. You've truly shared a life lesson with today's story. I'm glad you found the ring and that it reminds you of what you have accomplished in your long marriage. Congratulations on your anniversary!

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  2. Certainly precious and perfect in that it holds the story of your marriage.
    Fiona x

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  3. Oh thanks for sharing the story of your precious. Isn't it great that we are not 23 forever, but mature and learn as we go along! And Happy Anniversary - April is our month too.

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  4. How lucky to find it again! I love your comparison with your marriage! You should definitely try and have it fixed to wear again.

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  5. Things don't have to be perfect to be precious! How brilliant is that! It has to be the "thought of the day" for us all; and I'm going to store it away if I may.. I love it! Thanks Alison for a thought provoking, heartwarming story today. I'm glad you got that ring back and that it lived to tell its tale!

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  6. it did certainly survive to tell the tale - a lovely story Alison x

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  7. This is such a great story. I love how the ring can mean so much and I totally get what you say about thinking about those precious items. Over the last few months it has been great to think about what really matters to me. Happy Anniversary.

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  8. How wise you are! I think you found out the real reason Sian suggests we write about something precious to us.

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  9. Beautiful story! Happy Anniversary!

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  10. What a great precious story. I agree things don't have to be perfect to be precious, you hit the nail on the head.

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  11. Oh I love that the writing of the story made you realise such a truth - things don't have to be perfect to be precious. Such a good thing to remember and hold on to. Happy Anniversary!

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  12. How very precious that the ring truly is symbolic of real marriage.

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  13. It really is a wonderful symbol of a marriage-truly precious.

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  14. A great story. What a lovely reminder as well that not everything has to look good to be perfect :-)

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  15. What are the chances of finding it again? Wow! It's certainly a symbol of the ups and downs of marriage.

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  16. That is a lovely, amazing story. I think it would be lovely for you to start wearing it again x

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  17. what a great story, we all have those times in our marriages, do get the ring enlarged and wear it, I think it deserves it!

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  18. What a wonderful story Alison. I'm not wearing my wedding ring right now either (because it doesn't fit again - has been resized twice already) and I'm still on the original ring 27 years later... but so ready for something new and more interesting than that very plain gold band... and yet, yes, it does truly symbolize our marriage. Thanks for sharing such a thoughtful perspective.

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  19. A wonderful story Alison! Happy anniversary too! xx

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  20. Such a great story - its great how time adds a different perspective.

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  21. Oh Alison, you've bought a real lump to my throat

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  22. Oh Alison - you brought tears to my eyes - it's a beautiful story told so well. And such a wise truth included - stuff really doesn't need to be perfect to be precious. I wish you the very happiest of Aniversaries.Jen xx

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  23. Oh Alison, your story put a lump in my throat! This ring is so precious indeed!!! I would try to wear it again too if I was you! I love that it symbolises so much!

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  24. Perfect story to tell today, so fantastic. My husband lost his wedding ring once in the garden (not after a row though!) and he ended up hiring a metal detector to find it.

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  25. What an absolutely wonderful post this is Alison. Happy, happy, anniversary to you both. xx

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  26. I forgot about this this week! Wonderful story and what a fantastic symbol of a long and developed time xx

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  27. Happy Anniversary---it was the perfect story to be told. And you are so right about what we are all learning in the process of choosing our precious.

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  28. What a great story. So glad you found it again. Happy Anniversary x

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  29. Alison,
    What an amazing story. Your ring is such a perfect analogy for life. Thanks for posting,
    Rinda

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  30. Just catching up after a bit of blog-rest and I'm so glad I found this post. VERY moving and so true. TFS

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  31. That's a lovely story, Alison. My wedding ring is white gold too :)

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  32. Happy Anniversary! That was a wonderful story. I am glad that as we 'grow up' we see things through different eyes. I haven't had a chance to write a story this month. I am still trying to get to it even though it will be late.

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  33. What a wonderful story Alison. I'm so glad you found your ring. Thanks for reminding us that things don't have to be perfect to be precious. I hope you get the ring fixed so you can wear it again. Belated Happy Anniversary.

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