Tricia,
This is the note to my mom that I gave to her along with her necklace. It’s very personal and it just flowed and once I finished writing, I realized that I really wanted to share this note with you too. I have no doubt I picked the exact necklace that I needed to give to my mom for her birthday. I love that you, a dear friend, made this for my mother even when you didn’t know it was for her. Thank you for making this necklace for my mom – she means the world to me.

Here’s the note:
Mom,
Happy Birthday! Like me, I know you don’t want a big deal made out of this day – but those who love you like to celebrate your life.

This necklace I got for you is special so let me explain. First, it was custom made by a friend of mine. She makes each piece of jewelry with love & prayer and no two pieces are exactly alike. This necklace is unique like you. There is no one like you.

Next, the necklace says, “Blessed” because you are blessed. But also because I feel so incredibly blessed to have you in my life – to have you as a mother to me, a grandmother to my children and also to have you as a friend. Blessed…

And the heart – because you have a beautiful heart full of love that you willingly share with others.

Last, it all sits on a cross. The cross started out as a smooth piece of copper – perfect. But then it was hammered, changed, bent, no longer perfect & smooth. That’s what life does to us – not even perfect to begin with and then life adds more bumps & bends – some easy, some hard. But the cross redeems, saves, forgives and loves.

I love you,
Melissa

Thank you Melissa so much for sharing something so personal. It’s a beautiful reflection of God’s love.