babbent514 Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 So I went over to where my Mom and Dad lived.There is this big rock that my Dad found when I was very young and put it at the end of the driveway,when we moved them about 10 years ago they took the rock to the new place,when they passed away my brother was going to take the rock.I just found out that he didn't take it so I went over there after work and it's still there.I left a note in the door with my number on it.Hoping the people that live there now will call me.I want that rock.I know it sounds silly,it's just a rock but to me it's not just a rock....My Dad painted it every year since I was little,and it means alot to me....I have to have it.....PLEASE CALL ME SOON...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 My dear friend, how I can relate to your post! When we sold our last home, I had a special place in the yard that held rocks and stones my husband and I had collected from all the places we've visited over the years. (We decided some years ago that this would be an inexpensive way to bring back a souvenir from each of our travels.) The most precious stone in that pile was the Petoskey stone my father had used as a paper-weight on his office desk. He had it polished, and one day (long before he died) he presented it to me as a gift. Just before we turned the house over to the new owner, we visited the yard one last time, just so I could retrieve my pile of stones and rocks ~ and the most precious one of all is that Petoskey stone. I hope these people call you soon, and I hope you get that rock! ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I hope so much that they call you soon, but if they do not, keep trying to get a hold of them...they may not realize quite how important this rock is to you. I understand...my brother cleaned out my mom's place and I wasn't able to be there because the day he scheduled to do it I had too much snow to travel. As a result, I got nothing of my parents...the thought that a lot of it went to St. Vinnie's and us kids didn't get anything is a little hard to take. I try to tell myself it's "just things" but we both know it's more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babbent514 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 well no call yet..might have to go over there again.And thanks for not thinking it's silly..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Keep going...maybe if you can catch them home. Do you suppose they are away for a few days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babbent514 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 don't know.gonna go again tomm,maybe later in the day.still no call....will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebFromLodi Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 When my dad and uncles built the house we all lived in for over 40 years, they put their name and the date in the cement. i so wanted to take that out when the house was sold, but did not do it. How I wish i had it now. Also, when my mom passed away, we bought a head stone for both my mom and dad, i wish now i had asked for the old one that was my dad's. i would have loved to have brought it to my house and put it in the yard. Does that sound sick? i hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyT Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 What it sounds like, Deb, is a way to remember and maintain a connection with your dad. There is nothing silly or sick or strange about that. ♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebFromLodi Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Thank you, Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 No I don't think it sounds sick at all. I totally understand. I wish I had something tangible...I had George cremated and scattered his ashes in our back yard. When the time comes to move, I have nothing to take with me. That's going to feel weird. There is something about residing in this very physical world...we want something to see, feel, touch. When they leave us, we don't have that, even though they still exist, and it bugs us, we need to latch onto something, be it a headstone, urn, lock of hair, something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebFromLodi Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Very, very true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babbent514 Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 very true...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babbent514 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 OMG...I GOT THE ROCK.......SO VERY HAPPY I CRYED MY EYES OUT.......I HAVE IT SITTING RIGHT OUTSIDE MY DOOR SO WHEN I LEAVE OR COME HOME I SEE IT.IT STILL HAS THERE ADDRESS ON IT AND I'M LEAVING IT THAT WAY.....GREAT DAY....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebFromLodi Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I am so happy for you!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayc Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm so glad for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babbent514 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 thank you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feralfae Posted March 25, 2013 Report Share Posted March 25, 2013 So happy the rock adventure has such a very happy ending. You persevered. You accomplished. Good for you! Blessings. *<twinkles>* feralfae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babbent514 Posted April 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2013 thank you.....my older sister who had a stroke a few years back really wants that rock.I don't think I can give it up but I just can't say no to her.gonna keep it awhile first then might take it to her when i"m ready..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now