a penny for a memory…
Jun 2
i put a lot of value on memories as well as creating memories. i’m a super sentimental person and my friends know they can count on me to always cry with them. i have worn water-proof mascara since my mom died because i tired of removing the smudges under my eyes on a daily basis. there are a few objects sitting around my house that always spur a spontaneous cry. my mom’s penny key chain is one them. she collected smashed pennies from her travels and put them on a ring. a compact, memory-filled treasure she carried with her. the girls and i carry on this tradition – we add pennies to the memory ring as we continue our travels without her. although i have no doubt she is with us in spirit.
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best wishes, zoe
lorraine says
I love this idea, I have so many of those pennies in random places! I’m going to copy this idea if you don’t mind… plagerism is the highest form of a compliment, right?
Zoe says
my mom would be so honored
(me too!)
Charese says
Beautiful sentiment! Can’t talk too much on Mother’s or I’ll have to be scraped up off the floor but I so respect you for the way you honor yours. Like me, you obviously had a phenomenal and unforgettable Angel who brought you here! And yes, they are still with us wherever we go, whatever we do! =)
Karla R. says
Great idea! Was just looking at a pile of these in my son’s bedroom (yesterday!) and was trying to figure out a cool way to display them. One question though … how do you get the holes in the them? And I’m with you … did not shed many tears in my younger days, but that has really changed as I’ve aged. Most days, I skip the mascara all together (but will never skip lip gloss or jewelry–hee! ). On the reverse side, I laugh a lot easier now too!
Lisa Howard says
My boys make these wherever we go – even as big boys – never thought to do this with them – what a great idea – your mom was just so creative – and I always wear waterproof – because you never know…! Happy, sad, booboo, hormones…..