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The Box – Chapter 3
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Chapter 3
There they were. The collection of ornaments we had been searching for all afternoon ……..all proudly displayed in this beautiful wooden box. I walk toward it. This has clearly been hand made by a fine craftsman. The detail is exquisite. Looking closer I see the velvet lined individual compartments, each housing one of our treasured ornaments.
We are both speechless. Angie is not sure what to make of the silence. Of course she has no idea of the torture we have endured this afternoon as our search for the box had come up empty. Finally the silence is broken as our daughter speaks to us, disappointment lingering in her voice.
“Is something wrong? I thought you would both love my surprise.”
I look over at Tina who now has tears slowly falling down her cheeks. Angie still has no idea what is going on.
“Mama B? Is something wrong? Why is Mom crying?”
Quickly I walk over to Tina and take her in my arms. I whisper softly to her. She looks at me and smiles. Leaving my embrace she walks over to Angelica and hugs her tightly. Still she has not spoken.
As Tina pulls back from Angie I see the look on our daughter’s face. It is one laden with confusion. Tina turns to me and says “looks like we found them.”
I smile, “Yes sweetie, it would appear that we have.”
Angie stands and stares at the two of us, completely unaware as to what is going on. Finally I look to her and explain. “We have just spent the entire afternoon in the storage room looking for these ornaments. We thought they were lost during our last move.”
Comprehension now takes over Angie’s face as she realizes the full impact of the missing box. She goes on to explain that she had noticed the tattered condition of the previous box that housed the ornaments during our last move. Knowing how important they were to us and wanting to ensure that the priceless objects were safely stored, she had taken the old tattered box and its contents many weeks ago from our storage room so that she could have a friend of hers make us this wooden box to store the treasured collectables in. She didn’t tell us as she wanted it to be a surprise, and knew that it was usually around mid December when we would be putting up and decorating the tree so she thought she had time.
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such a feel good story!
A great chapter my friend. I love this story and I look forward to the next chapter. Knowing how much Tina loves the decorations Bette did the right thing buying it as a surprise. How lovely is that? K x
AWE angie had new box made and then bette buying a new ornament! :)PPS
TAZZIE! I want MORE! You know how impatient I can get right? Of course you do. LOL *tapping foot* This is such a warm and fuzzy story that makes me so happy the holidays are near. I have to say, when the ornament was gone I thought that Tina had come in to get it. I didn’t expect that Mary had put it away for Bette. You got me there! Thanks a bunch for posting. I know personally how crazy life can be this time of the year, so it’s wonderful to read a holiday story. TTYS. xo
Wonderful chapter!!! I love ornanments too! I love this story.
What a good friend to have in Maary. And Tina will love the ornament. A lovely chapter.
I love Christmas, love the shine and the awsome look and the big smiles on a childs face. The wonderful smells of a home, the lights. I just love it Angie had the beautiful box maded and Bette was so sure the snowflake was gone. Love of each is so wonderful. thanks
very sweet. more please when you have time!
I love reading this story…makes me happy. pps
Sweet Tazzi, so sweet, the box Angie had made is a gift right from the heart. Bette is lucky to get the ornament. I, like Chicki, thought that Tina had bought it and was going to suprise Bette with it. Can’t wait till they decorate the tree. Thank you, Md
Great story.
Taz, beautiful story and chapter. I wonder if there will be a story behind some of the sentimental ornaments in that box and what the significance of the new one will be?
Hey, Tazzie!*waving with enthusiasm* Awww we are enjoying this thoughtful story. We are very fond of these Holidays, because the have an especial meaning for us. Thanks for bringing the joy that this Season holds. PPS Hugs & kisses on both your cheeks. – Lucero & Marsha (Proud Salsa Aunties to the ever loving JC and Eunichick)