I bought this in memory of Mom

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Ratnapur

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#1
Some of you may know that my Mom died nearly a month ago. DH's uncle, instead of sending flowers (I told him it was ok not to), sent me a check in order to buy something to remember my Mom by. To make a long story short, I waited 20 years to see a real hummingbird. When I lived with her, I tried everything to attract them--to no avail. I gave up when I moved here. The week after Mom died, I came down with a bad case of bronchitis and a stomach virus. I was feeling very low. I had just gotten off the phone with my neighbor, who called because she was worried about me. We had talked about hummingbirds. A minute after I hung up, I looked up, and saw a Ruby-Throated hummingbird (female, with a white throat) outside my window! I was elated! She comes around to the feeder many times each day, and always makes me smile. You may think this is crazy, but I do think God and/or Mom sent her to me as a gift or sign. I love rubies, and it's my birthstone. And, with the sore throat I had that day, MY throat was ruby-red (but inside, LOL). The poetic Spanish term for hummingbird is "Joya voladores"--flying jewels. "Joya" means jewel, and Joy was Mom's nickname.

I've been trying to find the perfect hummingbird necklace to honor both Mom and Joya (the bird). I stumbled across this on Etsy today, and bought it. It's hand-made by a local artist--(dyed) pale green pearls, and a sterling, hand-fabricated, hand-enameled pendant. The artist named it "Tiny Warrior". My brother told me that Mom, in her last couple of days, "fought [her cancer] like a warrior". Mom was also very petite. I think the name is appropriate, don't you?

http://s189.photobucket.com/albums/z216/MargeCat/Hummingbird necklace/
 
#2
I am so sorry for your loss. I definitely believe that God sent that hummingbird to you to show you that your mom is still by you and is watching over you.

The necklace is beautiful and I think it's a wonderful reminder of your mother!
 
#10
What a touching story. You've chosen a wonderful way to honor your mother's memory. It's a beautiful necklace. I'm sure the hummingbird was her way of letting you know she's still by your side. Sincere condolences on your loss :hugs:
 
#11
That is such a beautiful story! I'm so sorry, I can't imagine how hard that would be... but really do believe God sends us little signs like that and that maybe it was her way of saying she's always with you. The necklace is just perfect! What a pretty reminder of her. :hugs::heart:
 
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