July 11, 2012

Essentials: Gracie Necklace



For the third installment of the Essentials series, I share with you my very favorite thing. Aside from my engagement and wedding rings, this is my most treasured possession. It is a silhouette necklace by Love & Victory that I coveted upon seeing in early 2009. Gracie had just survived her first bought with cancer and when we found out her prognosis was 5 years instead of 5 months (yes, it was a cruel moment in time) I felt compelled to have something tangible to commemorate the feat and to celebrate her life. Yes, I realize that these are usually meant for actual mothers of human babies, but I didn't care. I had my heart set on it. I asked for it for Christmas from both my mom and husband (since it's a big ticket item, our classy way of saying 'spensive), and when I didn't receive it I asked AGAIN the next year. A little louder this time. On Christmas morning I opened it and cried tears of gratitude for Gracie and the necklace that is a constant reminder to cherish every second. I never take it off.

In full disclosure, I reach for it whenever I need to muster up the strength to be the woman Gracie believes I am.

10 comments:

Liisa said...

You are a real mother, and Gracie really is your baby. <3

Nest said...

Liisa, that was the sweetest comment I have ever received. Thank you for understanding. Much love, Meg

Anonymous said...

Meg i was wondering why Gracie had the bandage on her leg, I didn't relize it was for treatment for cancer. I hope she is doing well and what an inspiring story. We do really treat our furry pets like our own children till we can't anymore! Calvin and I loved Chanel(Blk Lab) for twelve and a half years and two years before she passed we adopted a jack Russell (Jack).We know he was meant to be and love him even more. What joy he brings into our lives! Thank God for Dogs. Love to you, Priscilla as Beth calls me Mama Cilla:-)

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