I love this shell. I grew up with it and for some reason, I took it when I moved out. I don't even remember doing it. I wonder if my mom misses it? There is no significance behind this shell that I can remember.
I can't remember if it came from a store, or if it came from a beach in Hawaii. But, it holds a special place in my heart. You see, there is a picture of my dad holding a Tritan Trumpet shell that he found scuba diving when we lived in Hawaii, he was a very young man. He is holding the shell, with a huge smile on his face, and someone in the picture is wearing a striped shirt... striped almost exactly like this shell. I need to find this picture.
So, in my slightly ocd, facts connecting mind, this shell reminds me of my dad. And I will always treasure it.
Do you have any objects that aren't actually heirlooms, but you treat them as such anyways because of feelings they produce for obscure reasons?
I don't! And I wish I did.
ReplyDeleteMy mom has these vintage christmas three mice, that she gave to each of me and my sisters, because it holds that sentimental value you were talking about. Everytime i display the mice at christmas time it always reminds me of being a little girl and sneaking them into my room and playing with them, and my mother going beth...did u take my mice again?..Im glad to have them now (:
ReplyDeleteThat shell is so beautiful. It's quite inspiring for artistic pieces. I could see that pattern made into a beautiful fabric or some sort of visual artwork. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean! My dad got this random soap stone carved rabbit for a house warming gift. He didn't really care for it and some how it ended up coming to college with me and every move since then. I love it. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI have moved so many times that I have lost most of my treasures. I have a wooden box that my Grandpa made for me, that I treasure.
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if I do but this is such a beautiful shell!!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I don't! I wish I did...
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Wow, that is such a touching tale. Funny thing I had a shell just like the one you have there when I was a child and I ADORED it. Something about those colorful stripes.
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