Rediscovered Treasures

Over the years, my Nana and Grandad spoiled me with gifts. Every time they went on one of their spectacular trips they would bring my sister and I something back. Each Christmas they bought us an ornament and dated it on the bottom with their names. Occasionally they would give me a gift that was probably more expensive than I realized but at the time wasn't something I appreciated. It either wasn't a current trend or seemed to old for me to wear/carry around. Included in these gifts was a necklace. A gold chain with a single leaf attached. On the leaf were hints of pink and green. When I received this necklace I think I remember saying to myself "since when do I wear gold leaf necklaces and when am I going to wear this?" Little did I know that I would hold onto this necklace and wear it years down the road. The single leaf shimmers against my skin. It isn't too heavy or clanky. It is light and dainty. Every time I wear it I think of my grandparents, especially my Nana who passed during my freshman year of college. I wonder if at the time that they bought it they thought "well she might not wear this now but years from now she will see how beautiful and special it really is". This necklace is only one of many rediscovered treasures I received from my grandparents. I really am so thankful and blessed for their generosity.