I was so very excited to get this back.
My most favorite piece of jewelry.
Heck, one of my most favorite things… period.
But I was also incredibly nervous.
When I received the new charm for my necklace for my birthday last year, I knew it would include the name of our newest little bug, Miss Tallula. But I wasn’t quite sure if it should include Esther’s name as well.
I considered having a different necklace made just for Esther.
But I just couldn’t decide. So, I waited.
And waited.
Finally, I was determined to just do it.
Order the charm, woman! How hard could it be?
But I still couldn’t decide.
So I asked my husband. Men think so simplistically. And that can be a huge breath of fresh air, especially when I’m all revved up into an over-analyzing ball of hairspray and hormones.
He simply said, “Yes. You wear that necklace everyday. You’re going to want Esther’s name on there, too.”
And so I did.
As soon as it arrived, I hurriedly unwrapped it.
And all my fears melted away. There wasn’t a hint of sadness.
Just joy.
Joy at having my children’s names, all of them, around my neck.
Shelby says
Beautiful.
Amy says
I LOVE this. And so glad Esther’s name is on there too. ๐
Kam says
That’s so precious. I’ve got a similar post in the works around here. I, too, like necklaces while we wait. I had pictures in pendants for Joel and had a Seth necklace made at Vintage Pearl. But you know, I never wore it. It came just days after we found out he died and I thought if I put it on, I may never take it off. Not that that would have been a bad thing or wrong to do. But still, I put it aside with his other things. I have a new necklace charm and need to get crackin’ on that post!
I LOVE yours.
lisa says
This is beautiful for so many reasons…… LOVE!!!
This is a piece I would never want to take off my neck.
xo,
Lisa
Dusty says
Beautiful!
Branda says
great choice Stefanie. You will never regret having her name there, but you may have regretted NOT having it there. Beautiful ๐
Campbell says
So beautiful. Glad you added her name. She IS there with you always. I love that Tallula’s name is right next to Esther’s.
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Aus says
Smart man your husband, I like him, “he’ll do” (he’ll know just how strong a meaning that has – ask him – or you can just belive me!)
glad that you did that – she should be there!
hugs -aus and co.
Lee Ann says
LOVE this!!!! Beautiful pics too!! ๐
Skuba says
Along thoes lines, did you forget to change your profile to say you are mama to twelve? I’m glad you got the charm also just because you never held her in your arms doesn’t mean you don’t hold her in your heart.
Amy says
Love this! How it must warm your heart to wear every day! Can you share where you ordered it from?
NiHaoYall says
Thanks, Amy! It is from SuzanneMyers.com – if you get one you will LOVE it!
Amy says
Thank you! PS – Love the new pics of baby girl. Thank you for sharing all you do with those of us who hope to adopt one day (soon!). Hugs, Amy
Amy Meeker says
Love it!
Nicole A. says
Awesome! Look at all those names! It must just take your breath away to see them all there, together, and to know how much each means to you (and how very much you, their mama, mean to them)!
I can so easily see how it will always be one of your favorite things!
All the best,
Nicole A., now in LA
Sarah Van Grunsven says
So So beautiful:)
kate hawk says
Too precious for words! Have a Marvelous Weekend Stefanie!!
PS…Just seeing the word Joy as your title put a huge smile on my face…cause that joy isn’t just some happy -go-lucky sort of thing….It’s the Amazing filling from the Holy Spirit!! THanks so much for being a beautiful testimony.
Ellen Langworthy says
I am just getting caught up on a couple months of your posts! So happy to see you are bringing home precious baby girl! You are such an inspiration!
Love your necklace!
Amy says
That is a smart man you have there! Love it!
Sharon Long says
It is beautiful and just perfect!