I bought this in memory of Mom

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#16
So sorry for your loss. I love your story about hummingbirds, I feel the same about butterflies, so I get it.
Beautiful necklace to remember your mom by...
:hugs:
 
#17
I'm so sorry for your loss. That was such a touching story and thank you for sharing it with us...I am sure the necklace will serve its purpose in helping you remember and honor your mother.
 
#20
Ratnapur said:
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/
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I'm so sorry about your mother's passing :hugs:

what a beautiful sentiment the hummingbird is! thank you so much for sharing your story...it really touched me. the necklace is lovely & a perfect reminder of your mom. I too believe that God sent that hummingbird to you as a personal "hug" (it encouraged me to read that as I remember all the "hugs" that I've received). I can't think of a more perfect way for you to honor your mother.
 
#22
So beautiful. I'm so happy you finally got your hummingbird. I hope you told the artist your story, I'm sure it would mean a lot to him or her.

I am very sorry for your loss. I truly dread the day I lose my Mom.
 
#26
I love your story! It's amazing how it all ties together with the spanish words and nicknames and what not! It's wonderful. I too believe that hummingbird was sent especially for you and hope it brings you peace and joy.
The necklace is lovely. I'm happy you found one that will help you always remember the hummingbird and be able to carry it close to your heart.
 
#27
I'm so sorry for you. The hummingbird was a gift from your mom to say that she is watching over you! The necklace is a great idea to represent your mom. God Bless.
 
#30
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. The necklace is beautiful, and I think you have chosen a wonderful way to honor her. I too believe that hummingbird was sent especially for you.

And I agree, I hope you told your story to the artist who created your necklace. I know they would enjoy hearing it and knowing that their work represents something so special for you.

I also wanted to add that I think it was very thoughtful of your DH's uncle to send you the check with those instructions, in lieu of flowers.
 
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