The necklace is made up of pastel colors of pinks, yellows, and greens, a treasure purchased many, many years ago in Australia as a memento. She bought three necklaces; one for each of her girls (at that time); her daughter and two daughter-in-laws.
I had the necklace cleaned and recently gave the necklace to my son’s bride-to-be; a symbol not only of something old, but a connection to this lovely woman who is now gone from our lives.
I sometimes feel my former mother-in-law around me but now it seems as if that feeling comes with a huge smile bursting with pride because she has shared a part of herself with her grandson's chosen partner.
