My treasure for today is this pretty necklace. 
It might not look like much, but you guessed it - it has a story!!
When I first met my now hubby, I didn't really like him all that much. Don't feel all bad for him now, he is aware of all this juicy info. He shamelessly chased me until I finally relented and went out with him. It was my first "real" date. I have no idea why I said yes, but as you know the rest is history!!
On this first date - he was late! Ummm, yeah,late! My first date and I was beginning to think I'd been stood up. He finally got to my house, apologized for being tardy and off we went. We were supposed to meet some friends and now that we were late, we missed the movie. To waste time while waiting for them, so we could go to dinner, we went into the mall.
If you are thinking this all sounds sooooo tacky - you're right. I was only fifteen and he was eighteen, so cut us a little slack, 'kay. Anyway, we browsed around until we came to a jewelry store. We went in and the next thing I know, he is buying this necklace for me. Remember, he was shameless about pursuing me. It was really just pathetic. He was just totally smitten by my beauty and grace. Yeah, whatever! He was eighteen, he just liked the way I looked (He will deny this and say it was love at first sight, I say maybe lust at first sight)! Which was really pitiful - I was as skinny as a stick! UGH!!!
This necklace is made of coral (inside the star). I thought it was really nice. I was fifteen, I didn't exactly have much jewelry. I am shocked that my parents allowed me to keep it, but they did.
I finally allowed him to catch me and I fell in love with him very quickly. We have been married for almost 28 years!!!! It seems like yesterday, when I was telling my friends that I just wish that boy would leave me alone! We laugh (well, okay,I laugh) about how I didn't like him at first. The kids think it's hilarious!
I don't wear the necklace often, maybe once every few years. It is still a treasure to me and it always will be. It is a reminder of young love and giggles and a first kiss. Of hand holding and talking for hours. It holds memories of his ugly little car and how he taught me to drive a stick shift. It holds secrets and dreams we shared with one another and it also holds the realities of lust uncontrolled. It knows of growing up fast, to be parents instead of children. It is full of happy thoughts and tears and grief. This little necklace was there for it all.
It is a star that is full of heart!
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What a cute story! Very romantic!
My Treasure is up, too!
Posted by: Mom Nancy | May 23, 2006 at 06:57 AM
Well, kudos to you for keeping it in one piece all these years.
The first jewelry my husband bought me was a pair of little, ruby studs. I promptly lost one. My bad!
How sweet that y'all have been together all these years!
Posted by: Carol | May 23, 2006 at 07:44 AM
Great story to go along with a special memory!
I better get cracking and get mine up!
Posted by: Kim from Hiraeth | May 23, 2006 at 08:26 AM
OK, mine is up! And April, if you're reading, you really do need to go see it. It's right up your alley!
Posted by: Kim from Hiraeth | May 23, 2006 at 09:12 AM
Oh how sweet! I LOVE the story behind it. Someday I'll have to tell the story of how I made my husband pursue me...HA! Poor guy nearly gave up. (So glad God had him hang around until I came to my senses).
Posted by: Sheri | May 23, 2006 at 09:21 AM
I love this story, what a great memory you have together! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Angie | May 23, 2006 at 09:43 AM
That is such a wonderful story! I just love a good pursuit!
Posted by: Leah | May 23, 2006 at 09:44 AM
okay, treasure up.
thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Leah | May 23, 2006 at 10:01 AM
GREAT story!
Posted by: Sylvie | May 23, 2006 at 10:16 AM
That is just the sweetest story, ain't it funny though that some of the best love stories start out with either one not liking the other LOL
Thanks for sharing Faith, that was just too sweet. :)
Mine is up too.
Posted by: Sandra | May 23, 2006 at 10:38 AM
What a beautiful meme-ory! This is my first Treasure Tuesday post to participate in, so I'm hoping I'll only get better! (PS I LOVE stars!)
Posted by: JessJessMarie | May 23, 2006 at 10:53 AM
I didn't like my husband at first, either! What a great story. :o)
Mine is up!
Posted by: Minnie Hart | May 23, 2006 at 11:39 AM
Thats adorable. I didn't like my hubby when we first me either.
Posted by: flipflop | May 23, 2006 at 11:41 AM
That is beautiful, what a wonderful story.
Posted by: Andria | May 23, 2006 at 12:43 PM
Sigh!!! You had me at hello!!
Actually, you had me at "It's a star that is full of heart!"
Posted by: Gibee | May 23, 2006 at 12:52 PM
I love the necklace and your story behind it! Isn't it great how certain pieces of jewelry evoke such powerful memories? I have a ring that I'll have to use for one of my Treasure Tuesdays!
I've done my treasure. Stop by and take a look.
Posted by: Overwhelmed! | May 23, 2006 at 01:04 PM
I was brought to your blog by Carol (She Lives). I hope to come back & visit sometime.
Feel free to stop by my blog..
And that's a really cool Treasure! =)
Posted by: Karla | May 23, 2006 at 01:10 PM
Very nice! I have my treasure posted.
Posted by: Shelly | May 23, 2006 at 02:38 PM
This is the cutest thing! I can't believe you've kept it so long! Good for you!
Great story!
Posted by: Susan | May 23, 2006 at 02:40 PM
It was the opposite for us! I fell in love at first sight, and had to wait for him to decide! We've now been married for 2 1/2 years, and we dated for 3yrs 4 mons. You just gave me an idea for next weeks treasure!
Posted by: flipflopmamma | May 23, 2006 at 02:43 PM
That is soo romantic! I love to hear how people met and fell in love, especially young love! Sweet..
Posted by: cheeriobutt | May 23, 2006 at 03:21 PM
Hmmm. Mr. Linky wants to delete my link.
Think my quilt block is too racy or something?
Posted by: Kim from Hiraeth | May 23, 2006 at 03:32 PM
Oh, Faith, I know this simple piece of jewelry brings back such memories for you!! I have a few things like that, too. I really intend to start participating in Tuesday Treasures, but I just haven't gotten around to it. Maybe next week.......
Thanks for sharing your memories. I love these kinds of posts. :-)
Posted by: Diane J. | May 23, 2006 at 04:08 PM
I LOVE THIS STORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Kelly | May 23, 2006 at 05:58 PM
What a wonderful treasure, Faith. And a precious story to go with it.
Posted by: Shannon @ Rocks in my Dryer | May 23, 2006 at 06:43 PM
Mine's up! :)
Posted by: Jules @ Everyday Mommy | May 23, 2006 at 08:08 PM
I loved this post. What a treasure and sweet memories to go along with it.
We were the opposite. My husband basically ignored ME for five years. I date his younger brother. Thank heaven he finally got smart!
Posted by: Heather | May 24, 2006 at 12:45 AM
Ok, that necklace ROCKS!
I love the story behind, but more so that you kept and occasionaly still wear it!
Posted by: kate | May 24, 2006 at 08:32 AM