Just after Valentine's
it was second son's birthday.
The crescent moon is heraldic symbol for second son
and as you can see his candles would light up the night sky.
You will remember these young folks visited recently.
What Donna didn't know is that when they left for home
Mark also took along his grandmother's engagement ring...
....and this Friday he gave her the ring.
So my scratchings include the star symbol for third son
and Mi'kmaq hieroglyphs that says
how deeply they love each other.
Talking of rings...
I put my wedding ring amongst these teeny tiny postcards and letters.
My grandmother's joy in life was entertaining children.
She made these minute mailings for us.
Those of you with British blood will recognize
the Telegraph and the Times newspapers
lying next to a postman's bag...
....and the old letterboxes
that were easy to find in busy towns
and tiny village.
It's been quite a red-letter week in our family!
a very beautiful way to symbolise second son's birthdate.
ReplyDeleteoh those postcards and letters are so very tiny, i was thinking your ring was a magnifying glass until i re-read it. very clever and imaginative.
Holy Cow, those letters were small! I love your stitching this week. I like the idea of setting a permanent mark in the Universe announcing their love.
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What a lovely story, Penny. You must feel very happy about all of this romance! You have a wonderful treasure there to remind you of your Gran. Did she make the wee pillar box too? She must have LOVED children . Love your scratchings too- always!
ReplyDeletewonderful news, beautiful memories and lovely stitching. wishing them the best.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Mark and Donna! Great news.
ReplyDeleteAnd Penny, I wonder how you could use those tiny letters in your work?
They are fabulous.
Family is so important, and you mark your family days so beautifully.
xx
such a warm post - so much loving. i was born in england, leicester to be exact and this really brought joy to me. the cloths reflect your thoughts so meaningfully.
ReplyDeleteSuch a heart-warming post...blessings to all!
ReplyDeleteThe love just poured out from this post! Wonderful!!!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely post full of treasures and such good news! The stitching is beautiful..
ReplyDeleteKaite...I'm big but not that big!
ReplyDeleteCarol...Yes, just tiny! As for the young...to us they are a couple already..perfect for each other.
Carolynn...Oh, yes, full of joy. And yes, she made the pillar box too.
Thanks Deanna...They compliment each other beautifully.
Judy...So important and too far away!
Ani...Well I never, Handy Hubby went to leicester University for a short time and I used to go up there to people like Georgie Fame and Manfred Mann perform!
Thanks Nancy!
Penny...Yes.love is in the air!
Thanks Suzanna.
Penny, the tiny postings are absolutely charming. Congratulations on your happy family doings. Your stitchings are such a marvelous honoring.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly has been a red letter time for your family... congratulations, how happy you must be!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, special stitching... what lovely memories in this little piece of cloth.
Jacky xox
such happy news. and those miniatures are marvelous!
ReplyDeleteIt's still easy to find the letterboxes! They are delightful miniatures - a great memory!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the newly engaged couple - how exciting! Those tiny little letters are utterly fascinating - what a treasure to have.
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