I was pretty frustrated today and emailed mom to vent my frustrations about the burglary and the insurance process. Her reply is amazing, and I’ve shared it below… she totally turned my thinking around.
My two lessons that everyone should never forget to do:
1. Take Pictures of all your Valuables and keep them in a safe place. You may someday need the “proof” that you actually owned these items.
2. Always listen to your mother!
From my mom:
When we count the trespasses that are against us, sometimes the list is long. Every time something is stolen or taken from us we change...sometimes for the better. Troy stole your heart and you haven't stopped smiling.......
Please don't feel guilty about the ring. I know there are things that we each hold precious and dear. Fond memories and deep meanings get captured within beautiful objects. They bring us comfort, marks milestones and makes us smile. There are many things that you will inherit. Some you will keep and some will be passed on. Things mark moments in time. Each object tells a story. Each story has a beginning a middle and an ending. Find the meaning in the story, learn from it, grow and tell others the story.
Someday when you hold your new baby girl, and you see that her hands look like yours, remember my hands and tell her the story of "The Sapphire Ring". By then the ring may be tarnished, but we have the story.
1 comment:
Your mom is so wise. She ALWAYS knows exactly what to say. Funny she is as weird as she is wise. So glad God placed us all in the same family :-)
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