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A Little Jewelry Box

As a very young child, the little jewelry box was just for me. My loving aunt had a box filled with her love, beautifully gift wrapped and mailed to me. All year I waited for her loving box, I always opened it with a surprise. I always knew what was inside, a new five dollar bill was waiting for me. This little jewelry box filled-wrapped with her love, meant more to me than the whole world. She lived so very far away, I did not see her very often. With each little jewelry box, I just knew she was here next to me. The many miles just disappeared, her love I could hold dear. She is now in heaven where she belongs, I will never forget her little jewelry box from each year. Date Written: 3/10/2021 Note: True Story. 2 Place I Remember Contest Judged: 3/17/2021 Sponsored by: Malabika Ray Choudhury

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Malabika Ray Choudhury

Date: 3/17/2021 4:29:00 PM

Congratulations, Paula, on your win. Great memories ~ Mala

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/18/2021 2:45:00 PM

Thank You, for writing and for your congratulations. Wonderful memories are the best. It was an honor to have a win. Have a blessed day.................

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/14/2021 11:39:00 AM

Those jewelry boxes are such a wonderful reminder, so glad you have them.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/14/2021 12:13:00 PM

Thank You, for writing. Yes, wonderful memories are the best. I still miss her. She was one in a million. Have a blessed day/week...............

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 3/11/2021 12:41:00 PM

Hello Paula Goldsmith, you have a remembrance of her through these jewellery boxes. Enjoy your day my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 3/11/2021 2:58:00 PM

Hello Paula, yes great memories are the best if they are good ones. God Bless, Darlene

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/11/2021 1:14:00 PM

Thank You, for writing. Great memories are the best. Glad you like this write. Have a blessed day...............

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/10/2021 2:23:00 PM

Jewelry gives us a special connection to other women in our families, Paula. My nieces are always pleased when I send pieces to them. I can tell the jewelry boxes your aunt sent to you were very special. They will always remind you of the love she gave you. Beautiful, Paula! Hugs, Carolyn

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/11/2021 7:09:00 AM

Thank You, for writing. Great memories are the best ones to have. I still miss her. Have a blessed day writing away................

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 3/10/2021 1:25:00 PM

What a lovely thoughtful aunt you had Paula, she obviously loved you very much. A wonderful poem you’ve written in memory of her... Belle

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/11/2021 7:07:00 AM

Thank You, for writing. Yes, she was a very loving and thoughtful aunt. I still miss her. Have a blessed day writing away................

David Kavanagh

Date: 3/10/2021 1:15:00 PM

Wow you had a very decent or rich aunt, I vaguely remember my holy communion, made about 30 bob, about $2 in your currency, spent it on cigarettes and more cigarettes, at 7 years of age, such was life back then everyone smoked, enjoyed this Paula, sorry for rambling, cheers David

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/11/2021 7:04:00 AM

Thank You, for writing. My aunt/uncle were not rich just full of love. I made that $5.00 go a long way when I was buying things. Back then a 5 went many places not like now. I always remember that box and it was always a 5, even when I was grown. Guess I am the one rambling on. It was good to hear from you. Have a blessed day writing away...................

L Milton Hankins

Date: 3/10/2021 1:14:00 PM

Lovely, sweet remembrance, Paula. Well-written poem filled with wonderful images.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/11/2021 6:57:00 AM

Thank You, for writing and for your very kind words. Have a blessed day writing away.................

Vijay Pandit

Date: 3/10/2021 12:52:00 PM

This is heartfelt, Paula. She left you with precious memories.

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/10/2021 1:02:00 PM

Thank You, for writing. She was one in a million. Yes, wonderful childhood memories from a loving aunt. I still miss her. We had some great times when I did see her. Have a wonderful and blessed day.................

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/10/2021 12:50:00 PM

Precious memories of your childhood Paula, Tom

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/10/2021 1:00:00 PM

Thank You, for writing. Yes, wonderful childhood memories from a loving aunt. She was one in a million. I still miss her. Have a wonderful and blessed day.................