Friday, December 4, 2009

Sometimes the Sentimental Value of Things Escape Us...

Today, I started decorating my house for Christmas.  I had asked my husband earlier to bring down the boxes from the top of our closet.  He did as I did other things.  A few hours later after happily placing my Christmas items around the house, I came to the box that contained the white crackled ceramic manger scene that I had made myself over 40 years ago.  I was looking forward to bringing out each piece and deciding where to put it this year.

When I opened the box, I found that almost all of the figures had been broken....some in quite small pieces.  I immediately broke into tears and carried the pieces to my husband crying....I asked if he had dropped a box.  He readily admitted he had, he apologized profusely and immediately tried to piece them back together for me......

But I could not stop crying.  I must have cried for a good 40 minutes.  What was that all about?

My husband put it back together but you can see large cracks and missing slivers...but I did use it anyway.

All of these years and nothing happened to it.  Then....it was ruined.  Tears....I loved it so much.....my daughters 39th BD today......All it is sentimentality.  I guess it is a good thing but at the same time....my life is filled with so much good......it is silly to get so upset over an accident......it reminds me of the old saying, "  Don't cry over spilt milk."  Still, I will miss it in its pristine condition. :)

16 comments:

  1. It's not silly to be sentimental about something like that. I''m the same way. It's far better to be sensitive than the other way around.

    and you made me cry too.

    *hugs* for you. Try not to be too sad. :(

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  2. Carole, I completely understand, I have things that I have had so many years, that my mom had, so I have had them my whole life. You get attached to them. I'm sorry it is broken, glad you could somewhat put it back together.

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  3. You are too sweet, theeye. Thanks. :)

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  4. Thanks, Pam. It just took me surprise when I started crying...I did not realize I was that attached. :)

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  5. awww,but the holidays are a great time to be sentimental. sorry about your accident.

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  6. awwww I'm so sorry they were broken! I know it's disappointing but look at how long you enjoyed them. Now you've got something to talk about for the rest of the Christmas's. I don't mean to sound insensitive but my husband and I had a house fire the year we were married and it was a total loss. Well, not totally because I made it out alive. The fire started around 2:30 am and he was at work and I was asleep. So you see material things are nice but your memories are the real treasures. But it's ok to be sad :)

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  7. Carole... of course you would be sad. For one, you had made it yourself, and secondly, it was very old. It was with you throughout so many things!

    And it always seems that one thing will bring out other things we had been feeling, and it all just comes out.

    Sounds like you'll still be able to appreciate a few of the pieces; more wear, but more life!

    Thanks for that story from the heart;)

    Helene

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  8. Carole, so sorry. It is especially sad with bad things happen to things that have such sweet memories for us. It is like the memories get bruised. Glad your DH could put it "back together" for you.

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  9. i agree with you Jaime. :) That was a horrible experience for you.

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  10. Jaime - Wow that is my worst fear, I am so glad that you made it out of your house.

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  11. Carole~Sad story. How nice hubby admitted his accident and worked to put it back together! You were just showing your honest feelings and I think that's great! Thanks for sharing! PamL

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