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The Music Box - an early Christmas gift
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The Music Box - an early Christmas gift |
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Mysteria 
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada 
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~* The Music Box *~ He handed me the music box as if it somehow belonged to me. It wasn’t wrapped in paper or ribbon, only love that I could see. She was the finest porcelain. A red-haired angel inside an egg. Her hands were held together in prayer, she knelt in clouds engraved. He spotted her in an antique store, while traveling a while ago. He wondered if he could get it fixed, to somehow make the music go. She had a broken wing on the left, but outside of that she was the one. Should he take a chance on buying her? Could this damage be undone? He said he knew he had to have it, it was like she sat there looking at him. He'd take a chance to get her fixed, and purchased her on a whim. He took her to a jeweler in New York, and spoke to him of his request. He mentioned that the antique store, said if it could be done, he was the best! He wanted a particular song installed, and wondered if that could be done. The jeweler said to leave it with him; the challenge would be fun. He went back in three days as told, and was delighted at his work, The music box looked good as new so he paid, and thanked the clerk. The angel’s wings where perfect. The egg was now shiny and bright. A tear even welled up in his eye as he wound the key that night. He bought the angel music box as he thought it looked like Jenna. It was a gift for me you see, and this angel’s hair was henna! He handed her to me like it was nothing. Already tears welled in my eyes. This time all the pain I held inside, flowing out, no way could I disguise. For when I wound the key to hear, the jeweler had put in Jenna’s song, through my tears I found myself, actually singing and humming along. "Where Have All The Flowers Gone", tinkled away magically, so clear from the little music box I held, given by the son I hold so dear. I asked him, "Why didn’t you wait 'til Christmas, to give me this gift I’ll always treasure. He simply said, “I Love You Mom, and I'm glad it gives you such pleasure." How blessed am I to have a son, who feels my laughter and my pain? And if I could have him all over again… Well, I'd do it again and again! ~ Photo: personal ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-19-2001 05:03 PM).] |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (tears fall down my cheeks) God Bless your beautiful son and you, sweet friend, now I'm flodding with tears after reading this! (big hugggsssssss) You truly are an angel to us all, with a heart that sings "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" and so many more timeless classics of love! (smiles) I'm so blessed to have such a loving and angelic friend like you, just as I know we all are! (kiss on cheek) Your heart always sings like a music box to us all! God Bless You and your family, sweet friend, and have the happiest holidays together! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sharon, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (12-19-2001 04:16 PM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Your son's gift made this mother's eyes well up... lucky woman... |
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Interloper
since 2000-11-06
Posts 8369Deep in the heart |
Hooray for you and your son! |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Awww! This is so sweet, Sharon. Thank you for sharing this. Our children know just how to touch our hearts. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
~How blessed am I to have a son, who feels my laughter and my pain? And if I could have him all over again… Well, I'd do it again and again!~ Thank you so much for sharing your precious thoughts. Your words moved my heart deeply and especially the last stanza touch my heart, 'cause I am blessed with such a son too....so I couldn't hold my eyes dry reading the last stanza. (((warm hugs))) |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Sharon, as always...perfectly beautiful!~Hugs, Nancy~  "A dream is a wish your heart makes..." |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
You give him a big HUG sweet lady, from me too!!! Titia A rose is a rose is a rose...I guess... |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
You are blessed indeed! Thanks for sharing this. e |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
wonderful, sharon!!!!!!!! merry christmas to you and your family!!! |
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N orth Carolina Girl Senior Member
since 2001-12-04
Posts 962NC,USA |
Mysteria,this was so beautiful and touched my heart so much.I have a son and he is the most important thing in the world to me.If I had it to do over I would defintely have him again.I absolutely loved this!  Juanita |
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Flutterwings Member
since 2001-07-10
Posts 288Maine |
I could feel the ache mixed with pleasure that you felt... Emotion so strong that it broke this girls dam and my keyboard will never be the same again. A precious gift like this is to be treasured forever. You don't get this kind of love many times in one lifetime. How special a son you have. Kleenex warning was not given....for shame! Love and peace Maggie ((~.~)) |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Absolutely lovely heartfelt poem. I just loved it. strbbux |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Your best poems are the ones you write when you're feeling emotionally intense... This is truly wonderful, Sharon - as is your son... Then that's not surprising, is it?.. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Mistletoe Angel ~ Thank you honey, I appreciate your kind words. Sunshine ~ Thanks, yes I am very lucky! Interloper ~ Thank you. Smartchick ~ You have that right, and how to make us do anything they want too, LOL. Charisma ~ I agree with you 100%, love for your children is like no other is it? Enchantress ~ Thank you, coming from you I shall accept that as a compliment. Titia ~ I sure will sweetie, and I am going to show him your poem you entered into the contest, it was awesome! Krawdad ~ I am and I thank you. Doreen ~ Thank hon, and same to you. North Carolina Girl ~ And you give him a hug for me too, will you. Flutterwings ~ I shall remember for you and Dawn to put that darn Kleenix alert, I always forget, as I don't want a bill for broken computer equipment  Thanks Maggie.strbbux ~ Of boy if your name stands for my favorite coffee place you have made me want a Latte'- oh where were we, yes, I really want thank you, I am glad you enjoyed this event and story. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ [This message has been edited by Mysteria (12-19-2001 09:18 PM).] |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Nan ~ So sorry you snuck in there while I was writing my thank you notes. Well I was emotionally charged that is for sure, and if that is what it takes, I won't write until that happens LOL thanks girlfriend for reading this one! |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
Hello Sharon Such a precious poem from the kindest of hearts. Each and every verse was filled with so much love and devotion and more than one tear fell from my eyes - simply beautiful Take care....Sue Suetang |
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rwood Member Elite
since 2000-02-29
Posts 3793Tennessee |
A treasure...the gift...the poem..the moment..your son..your motherhood. I simply love this and know it is a piece of your heart. My heart to you in the memory song as it must be very difficult still. Tears are befitting such a treasure. A magical christmas moment. Sincerely, Regina |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Suetang ~ I know you are grieving as I, and I thank you for sharing this with me. God Bless you this season and always. Regina ~ Was there a sweeter person than you? Yup it's hard alright, but with all of you in this forum to turn to, it catches me when I fall back being overwhelmed. Thank you and hope your move and journey are smooth. ~*~ The Very Best Of The Season To You And Yours ~*~ |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
Sharon, God blessed you with your boy, He knew that he'd bring joy. God loves him like you do, This brings Him real joy too. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful and heart warming story. Now...about your will! |
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Heather Miller Member
since 2000-07-19
Posts 409Bryan, Ohio USA |
I think that this is the most beautiful peice I have ever read (and felt). Your son is a jewel to treasure as much and the gift. May you have a CHRISTmas filled with love and blessings from above. God Bless you and your son. Hugs to you both, again that was BEAUTIFUL † Heather (aka CherokeeGirl) Without the experiance of love where would we be? We would have no memories to cherish. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Larry C and Heather ~ Yup God sent me a good one that is for sure thank you! |
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