Many of us have mementos we treasure, heirlooms we would call priceless because their sentimental value is greater than any dollar amount. These treasures are a reminder of our loved ones and often hold a powerful message of love left to us by our ancestors.
Such precious items become even more meaningful when we are able to share them with our own heirs and see them entrusted to the next generation symbolizing the unbreakable bond of family.
Mary Beth tells the story of a beautiful gift handmade by her devoted and loving aunt. What a joy it must have been for her aunt to see her niece, the first recipient of this gift, wear the lovely christening dress that, no doubt, took many hours to piece together. As the years passed, her heart surely must have overflowed as she watched this gown passed from one girl to the next, adding even more significance to this one gift.
Mary Beth shares how she has gotten to see three of her own granddaughters wear this dress. Can you imagine seeing your own grandchild wear something you wore as an infant? So much love had to go into just preserving this gown to be able to pass it down – a true testament of the reverence to this keepsake. I can imagine each mother gently folding and wrapping this precious piece of cloth after their daughters have worn it, then gingerly tucking it away to await the next recipient so that they too will be allowed to feel the embrace of the maker’s love even when they cannot be embraced by her arms.
I would like to invite you to visit Mary Beth’s article, The Christening Dress, where she recounts the past, her memories of a thoughtful aunt and leads us right into the present. She even shares photos of the babies wearing this irreplaceable gift. They are all quite precious!
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