Re: OT -- a precious Pearl

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In a message dated 8/26/2005 6:17:48 A.M. Central Standard Time,

elle@... writes:

I plan to go buy an oyster, clean it out, boil the shell and then place a

little pearl inside. I want to give it to " " on first meeting, and say

something like: " Sometimes people have a really hard time; sometimes they

find themselves in really difficult places. Sometimes they have had things

happen to them that are terrible and ugly. But they are kind of like this

oyster shell. When you look at the shell, it's like seeing all the hard

things they have gone through. But when I look at you, I see what's inside

the shell. (Then I'll have her open it.) Inside, you see the real

person... and it's like this precious pearl... It's beautiful. For me,

you'll always be my " Pearl Girl. "

___________________________________________

elle,

One idea,

They have kits with the pearls inside the clam. You take it (in a sealed

can) and open it and clean it. It comes with a silver steriling (some are

stainless steel. ) cage like, that keeps the pearl in it. I think very

appropriate for a little girl...I bought one for Christmas several years

ago.

and I know they sell them on ebay. Also the color of the pearl you get means

something...I've lost the card, but amanda still has the necklace. They are

12-20 dollars on ebay. Here is an example of one kind if your interested , I

got multiple hits by typing in wish pearl. It tells you to make a wish before

you open the can....I thought it was perfect for the little girl and what

your trying to do......

_http://cgi.ebay.com/STERLING-SILVER-MAKE-A-WISH-LOVE-PEARL-PENDANT-NIB_W0QQit

emZ5025461717QQcategoryZ92809QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_

(http://cgi.ebay.com/STERLING-SILVER-MAKE-A-WISH-LOVE-PEARL-PENDANT-NIB_W0QQitem\

Z5025461717QQcategoryZ928

09QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/

[Guest guest]

> you'll always be my " Pearl Girl. "

" > Elle **

> Mom of Elijah (5), Isaiah (6), Jim (30) & ....hopefully (7)

> Hobbs, NM... moving to Washington summer 2006

> www.growley.com/adopt

Elle,

I have no words of wisdom to help you. I just wanted you to know that

the love you and Gene shower on these precious children, fills my

heart to bursting.

You are in my prayers, my hobbit friend.

love

Sharon in Onyx

[Guest guest]

Nothing to add, but being named Pearl, I like what you are doing with the

shell and all. It so reminded me of my life. It was hard, but inside I am

actually a real softy and I have some Mormon friends who call me their Pearl of

Great Price, which is the name of one of their books. I grew up wishing I had

been named , Barbara, anything but Pearl, because I only went to school

with one Pearl. People always called me Jewel, Opal, Ruby and such.

I wish you well with your little Pearl of Great Price, she sounds like what

you both need.

God Bless, Pearl

[Guest guest]

Elle,

YOu have a beautiful soul! I agree, though, that what you are trying

to convey to " " is a complex concept for a seven year old. You

have to be careful she doesn't go away thinking she is ugly on the

outside. I remember thinking it was my fault my mom's first husband

died because if he hadn't, I wouldn't have been born from my dad, her

second husband. Backwards thinking.

What about something very simple: Sometimes when something bad

happens, something beautiful is inside? Something like that. She may

not understand the exact concept of an oyster due to lack of

schooling, but later she will treasure the memory.

Marta

[Guest guest]

I do like that Marta. I am worried about her thinking she is ugly.... In truth,

" " is a very beautiful child... probably to the point where it is actually

hurtful to her. She is listed amongst the children available for adoption in

New Mexico... but they have made her picture unavailable due to the fact that

people actually see how beautiful she is and fail to understand how troubled her

heart is and difficult her behavior is.

Elle

Re: OT -- a precious Pearl

Elle,

YOu have a beautiful soul! I agree, though, that what you are trying

to convey to " " is a complex concept for a seven year old. You

have to be careful she doesn't go away thinking she is ugly on the

outside. I remember thinking it was my fault my mom's first husband

died because if he hadn't, I wouldn't have been born from my dad, her

second husband. Backwards thinking.

What about something very simple: Sometimes when something bad

happens, something beautiful is inside? Something like that. She may

not understand the exact concept of an oyster due to lack of

schooling, but later she will treasure the memory.

Marta

[Guest guest]

Thank you, Mel... for a LOVELY suggestion of the pearls on Ebay. I'll talk

to Gene... and we will probably go with one of these. I do have to be

cautious not to spend too much, because a small child may lose it... and an

angry child may destroy it!

If I keep the price low enough (and these are ... I can buy a new one to

replace the lost or destroyed one!

Elle **

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/26/2005 9:30:26 A.M. Central Standard Time,

elle@... writes:

If I keep the price low enough (and these are ... I can buy a new one to

replace the lost or destroyed one!

Elle **

________________________________________

I thought it sounded perfect in your situation...BTW it's a sturdy

thing...Or at least the one I got . She has had it washed and dried so

many

times it is unreal and I noticed it on her dresser a little while ago in

perfect

condition.

Mel

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/

[Guest guest]

Oops, guess I should read all of my e-mails before I post! LOL!

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From: DS_Friends_Keshishian

[mailto:DS_Friends_Keshishian ] On Behalf Of MDL1031@...

Sent: Friday, August 26, 2005 9:10 AM

To: DS_Friends_Keshishian

Subject: Re: OT -- a precious Pearl

In a message dated 8/26/2005 6:17:48 A.M. Central Standard Time,

elle@... writes:

I plan to go buy an oyster, clean it out, boil the shell and then place a

little pearl inside. I want to give it to " " on first meeting, and

say

something like: " Sometimes people have a really hard time; sometimes they

find themselves in really difficult places. Sometimes they have had things

happen to them that are terrible and ugly. But they are kind of like this

oyster shell. When you look at the shell, it's like seeing all the hard

things they have gone through. But when I look at you, I see what's inside

the shell. (Then I'll have her open it.) Inside, you see the real

person... and it's like this precious pearl... It's beautiful. For me,

you'll always be my " Pearl Girl. "

___________________________________________

elle,

One idea,

They have kits with the pearls inside the clam. You take it (in a

sealed

can) and open it and clean it. It comes with a silver steriling (some are

stainless steel. ) cage like, that keeps the pearl in it. I think very

appropriate for a little girl...I bought one for Christmas several

years ago.

and I know they sell them on ebay. Also the color of the pearl you get

means

something...I've lost the card, but amanda still has the necklace. They are

12-20 dollars on ebay. Here is an example of one kind if your interested ,

I

got multiple hits by typing in wish pearl. It tells you to make a wish

before

you open the can....I thought it was perfect for the little girl and what

your trying to do......

_http://cgi.ebay.com/STERLING-SILVER-MAKE-A-WISH-LOVE-PEARL-PENDANT-NIB_W0QQ

it

emZ5025461717QQcategoryZ92809QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem_

(http://cgi.ebay.com/STERLING-SILVER-MAKE-A-WISH-LOVE-PEARL-PENDANT-NIB_W0QQ

itemZ5025461717QQcategoryZ928

09QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/

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In a message dated 8/26/2005 4:04:24 P.M. Central Standard Time,

dillpickle@... writes:

Oops, guess I should read all of my e-mails before I post! LOL!

_______________________________

Hey,

Great minds think alike. At least you got it right...I called it a clam!

I assume Elle understood my brain fart...LOL!

Mel

http://hometown.aol.com/mdl1031/