One Precious Treasure That Makes Me Feel Stronger

Yellow means happiness

There’s a little treasure in my house, or better in my life. I always keep it with me and wear it most of the time. It’s my mother’s engagement ring.

I don’t know the whole story of why that ring was chosen, but I guess it must have been a difficult choice for my father. He was a man living in a little village and from humble origins, and he bought an expensive ring for my mother. She came from a well-off family and was a very elegant woman.

I have always wondered why he chose a yellow topaz since it is a color which didn’t seem to be suitable for my mother. Maybe he went for the ring he preferred, or more likely, for the cheapest one.

The ring had a corona of little white stones around the main stone. My mother had them removed after a few years. She said it was not fashionable anymore. I must admit I hated her for that. I think an engagement ring is forever, you don’t change it.

Moreover, I was angry at her because once more she wanted to adapt reality to her needs. Well, maybe that’s what we all do, I can understand it only now. The unadorned ring shows her need for control and simplicity, some of which we inherited from her. It’s just a beautiful stone, nothing else. I love it.

Now the ring belongs to me. I don’t know why my sisters didn’t want it. When I need some energy or help, I wear it. It makes me think that my mother is with me and I feel stronger. It’s like a good luck charm, like a talisman.

After all, I must be thankful because if my father hadn’t bought that ring, I would not be in this world. So, I owe my life to their engagement and this ring.

Thank you Trista Signe Ainsworth for inspiring me with your article!

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