Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Family Treasure: Joy's Valentine

A Family Treasure





This pendant belonged to my mother,
Alberta Joy Gardner Brown.
It was given to her by my father,
Delbert Keith Brown.

My father liked to sketch a quick heart on notes or cards to my mother. He'd draw a heart with an arrow through the center. Inside he'd write 'DK + Joy' or 'Joy'. 
On one special occasion he went to a jeweler and had his sketch made into a pendant for my mother. She wore it many times.
Now it is a family treasure.


Delbert + Joy c 1947 NY

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8 comments:

  1. I truly believe the saying that the best gift parents can give their children is to love one another. Your dad did just that.

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  2. Colleen, this is such a romantic post and your father's design is delightful. Thanks for sharing this family treasure with your readers!

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    1. Our Dad liked to "doodle" on notes, cards, paper napkins,... Ha!

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  3. How thoughtful of your father! It's a beautiful pin. And lucky you to have it.

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    1. Thanks, Nancy. My father was not much of a shopper but he occasionally nailed it.

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