My Memory Pillow, Sweet & Sad Memories.

I was making my bed this morning, putting all the "good" pillows & cushions back on it as I do every day, including my little Memory Pillow.

This little pillow, with it's lovely old & not so old brooches, holds lots of sweet & sad memories for me.

The beautiful Cameo belonged to my Mum, she wore it, pinned to a scarf, at her throat, often in the winter. I think my Dad gave it to her.

The sparkly green rhinestone one, I bought for her for Mother's Day many, many years ago (about 45 I think), with hard-saved pocket money. I was just a kid, still at school.

The old ring, which is garnets & diamond chips set in silver, was also Mum's. A bit big & gaudy, but she loved it! My parents had eleven children, I was the last, & lots of my olders siblings were brought up through the Depression years & they never had much, so Mum's small amount of jewellery was very precious to her.

My Mum passed away many years ago, when I was only 33, so you know why they are precious to me too.

I don't think, no matter how old we get, that we ever stop missing our Mum. (Excuse me, I'm crying, back soon).

The gorgeous Star of David, set with Rhinestones, belonged to my Nan, she passed away when I was only 8, but I still remember her, she was rather lovely & always wore her long hair in what they called a Chignon.

The bow & locket my dear hubby bought for our first Wedding Anniversary. I really don't wear brooches, but it is lovely & it has it's special place on this pillow.

The big fancy-coloured one at the top I bought at Vinnie's, just because, and the little duck I've had for I don't know how long, when I collected ducks years ago. He is very sweet, isn't he.

So, every day when I put this little Memory Pillow back on my bed, I am always reminded of the people I love, for always.

Hugs, Coll :-}