Tuesday, January 13, 2015

give alittle bit ...


"give a little bit, give a little bit of your love to me..."
~roger hodgson ~

Late last year ... before the holidays, my dear mother~in~law passed away.  Why always around the holidays?  She had been ill for many years, but had always somehow managed to rally and be present for the next family gathering ... Christmas, Easter, graduations, weddings, Thanksgiving, birthdays ... I know that is what kept her going ... her family.

But now the holidays are over and the time has come to start sorting through her belongings.  It is a very slow process as each item is rediscovered and remembered. 

I was so honored to receive her turkey salt and pepper shakers.  They were HER mother's and were always proudly displayed on her Thanksgiving table.  If you look closely you will find the color beginning to wear away after decades of use.  But that is exactly what makes them so special ... so lovingly worn from being passed from hand to hand around the table. 
The older I get ... and wiser ... I know that these are the things that mean the most in my life. The fact that she gave a precious little bit of herself to me ...

So as I set the Thanksgiving table this year, I will lovingly and carefully place them on our table to keep her tradition alive. 

Today I am linking up here with Kathy's fun Song~ography ... a "fun mash~up of photography and song ... a visual song to "Give a little Bit" and Kim's fabulous texture Tuesday here.  If you have a few moments be sure to visit them and  discover amazing inspiration. 

Until next time ...
Nancyjean


14 comments:

  1. Something to cherish. A wonderful and loving post.

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  2. These items are the best to keep, full of memories and love. They belong and always will.

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  3. What wonderful heirlooms, full of loving memories...

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  4. What a wonderful interpretation of "give a little bit of your love to me". I hadn't thought of it in quite this way before..which is exactly WHY I love to see everyones' interpretations. Reallly opens up my eyes to possibilities. I am so sorry for your family's loss, but I am so happy you had someone you loved in your life for so many years :) Blessings! And thank you for joining in at Song-ography.

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  5. Oh, my goodness! I have a turkey salt and pepper set that looks very much like this ... given to me by my mother-in-law! Do you think they were trying to tell us something? Maybe it was as you said, 'a little bit of love.'

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  6. Such wonderful memories, worth keeping in the family
    Lily

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  7. What a lovely keepsake, so sorry for your loss, but hope her memories are a source of comfort.

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  8. Sorry for your loss, such a lovely post and pictures..

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  9. The loss of a loved one is never easy, but the around the holidays seems especially hard as everything is generally centered around family and their absence seems magnified. These are very dear and I am sure will be treasured for generations. My condolences.

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  10. You'll feel your MIL spirit for sure. Beautiful tribute.

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  11. What a lovely tribute. The composition of your photo, with the lettering and the perspective, is so creative. I can imagine that these turkeys will be a sweet remembrance of your mother-in-law for years to come.

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  12. A lovely gift to pass on and someday pass to your daughter.

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  13. What a lovely sentimental gift. And, a nice tradition of handing them down. Love your diptych!

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