Straight from the heart, no drafting and composing, just straight writing (typing). So, sorry upfront if this post is kind of jumbled.
That's my grandpa's handwriting forever immortalized on a bracelet. I was 12 when my grandpa died. He was and will always be my hero. He taught me how to fish, how to play softball and taught me how to swim, but most of all he taught me to never give up. When he died I was angry, angry at him for getting sick, angry at him for forgetting me, but most of all angry at him for leaving me. I was too young to truly understand what happened, but old enough to understand that he died.
It's been over a decade since he died and truth be told, it's really hard to remember what he sounds like or even what he looks like. I didn't even have anything of his ← (
just realized I actually carry his St. Christopher medal from when he carried it during the war, so my previous statement was wrong
). Then one weekend my mom gave me a box. Inside was a good chunk of my past. Graduation photos from kindergarten, cards for my 16th birthday, first communion, and then video footage she had taken. But, it was the cards from my grandpa and the video footage that touched me. It was so nice to hear his voice and to see his writing again.
You know I have a love affair with etsy right? (Why is this even important?) Well this
etsy shop
sells personalized engraved bracelets and when I saw the cards from my grandpa it made perfect sense for me to have one of his cards engraved onto a bracelet. I've always idolized my grandpa, he was the first man I ever loved, and the one that helped shape me to be the person I am today. And honestly I don't know who I would have been without him.
probably could cool my bracelet game....
linking up with: twinkly tuesday
This is so cute Liz, so happy for you!
Reply DeleteThank you :) I love it, it's perfect.
DeleteWow that is amazing!!!! My sweet grandpa passed away earlier this year and I'd love to get something like this for my grandma ... what a great idea!
Reply DeleteThis is so amazing! It makes me kind of want one with my mother's handwriting on it.
Reply DeleteBeautiful idea!
-Lacey (www.onemugblog.com)
Girlfriend get one! She was super easy and nice to work with :)
DeleteLOVE this; how special + a great way to honor and remember your grandpa. :)
Reply Delete-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
I love ramblings, it feels personal, raw. Maybe you may not think this is some of your best writing, it really feels personal and true to representing who you are as a person. I think the meaning behind that bracelet is beautiful. What an amazing way to remember someone you loved. (:
Reply DeleteThank you! It's so nice to hear that from someone else :)
DeleteWhat a precious way to keep him with you! Great etsy find!
Reply DeleteYes it really is, I'm so glad I found it, I can't believe I found it, it was really luck. It came up through my you might like based on your favorites.
DeleteI love all the cool things you can get now with people's signatures.
Reply DeleteI had a friend have a onesie for their baby that had their grandfather's hand writing on it that had passed away #tear
This is simply amazing! I love this. I want to do this asap for my mom!
Reply DeleteI plan on doing it for my mom for her birthday but my grandmother's writing instead. Great mother's day gift or Christmas gift :)
DeleteI absolutely love this. Wishing I had some of my grandmother's cards to do the same.
Reply DeleteI love it! What a special momento!
Reply DeleteWOW! I absolutely love this! My grandpa meant the world to me too and he passed away last year. This is such an incredible thing to have. Love love love this.
Reply DeleteWow how beautiful is that!! I want one noe! Thanks for sharing! Suz x Beauisblue.com
Reply DeleteGo check her out, she's really nice to work with. I actually got the bangle and asked her to make it into a bracelet instead.
DeleteOkay, your bracelet stack paired with your tattoo look PERFECT. Like seriously, wrist/arm game strong. But on a serious note, that is so sweet. It looks amazing. I will have to keep the shop in mind in case I want to get anything like this one day.
Reply DeleteNow you can have him right near your heart always. Thank goodness for talented artists that can help others. Thanks for sharing this today at Tuesday Talk
Reply DeleteThis is the absolute coolest idea!! What a sweet way to always have a piece of your grandpa with you
Reply DeleteI love this! How so very special!!! I may have to have something similar made!
Reply DeleteI love that bracelet and I love the special meaning it holds for you!! What an awesome etsy shop. That is so great that your mom gave you that box of all that stuff relating to your grandpa. My grandpa recently passed away and it is still hard but I know he is in a better place watching down on me.
Reply Deletexo, Candace | Lovely Little Rants
Your blog inspires me in so many ways! I hope one day my blog is as great as yours! xo
Reply DeleteLove,
Bri
www.cityfashiongirl.com
www.youtube.com/briannadeg
Thank you Brianna :) so nice to meet new bloggers. I don't know what you're talking about your blog is great.
DeleteThat is amazing. Such a wonderful memento to have to remember your grandpa with.
Reply DeleteIt really is, I'm really glad I went with it.
DeleteVery cool! Great bracelet to have!
Reply DeleteIt really is :) such a nice way to remember him.
DeleteOk and now I am crying. I LOVE THIS! I am so close with my grandparents and I love that you have your grandfather's writing with you. I am def looking into this.
Reply DeleteI keep wanting to do something like this with a letter I received from my grandma. I miss her and my grandpa so darn much. I've been thinking about them a lot lately. Thanks for sharing Liz.
Reply DeleteWhat a beautiful, sentimental post. What a great idea to remember somebody by. Thank you for sharing something so intimate.
Reply Deletethank you Madelaine! I think it can be a great gift to someone too. I plan on giving one to my mom for Christmas :)
Deleteawwwww. what a lovely story! such a neat idea too.
Reply Deletethank you! It's pretty cool, and shes' super nice to work with I'd never heard of it before.
DeleteI felt the same away when my Grandmother passed away so I can guess how much this means to you. Thank you for sharing it with us on Welcome Home Wednesday. We hope to see you again next week!
Reply DeleteBeautiful post and BEAUTIFUL bracelet! I love how special it is and all the meaning behind it!! Such a treat that that is HIS handwriting... love, love, love it!!
Reply DeleteLove that you had such a great relationship with your grandpa! Beautiful bracelet. :) Thanks for linking up for #WODW. xo
Reply DeleteOh wow! I'm speechless! I just love this so much! My Grandpa passed away when I was 11. I miss him dearly. My Grandma {his wife} passed away a month after my wedding in 2009, which she was unfortunately to sick to attend. I've been thinking of doing something like this with my Grandma's handwriting for a while now. Such a precious keepsake!
Reply DeleteGrandparents can hold so much of our heart. I enjoyed reading about your relationship with yours. --The bracelet is a really cool idea.
Reply DeleteThank you! I'm really glad that I have it. it's so nice to have something like that so close.
DeleteThis is fabulous! What a great idea to have this done as a keepsake for our loved ones who have passed on!
Reply DeleteThank you! It really is. I plan on giving my mom one too.
DeleteThis makes me miss my grandpa. I still have him around, but I really don't even know what I would do if I was to lose him :[ I'm really happy that you have your memories of him again. This is beautiful!
Reply Deletexoxo,
Abby
www.thefrugalblogger.net
Thank you Abby! It's tough some days, but it's gotten a lot easier as I've gotten older and having this helps a lot more :)
DeleteThis is absolutely beautiful! I've pinned hoping that I will order one soon! Thank you so much for sharing!
Reply DeleteWhat an absolutely WONDERFUL memory to carry with you always! Thanks for being part of #TwinklyTuesday!
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