I’m home, with mum and dad, and the first thing mum did, after lunch, was to get her old sarees out, from her wedding… Beautiful silks, chiffons, embroidery and prints.
“I’m not being morbid,” she says, “but let’s go through things, so I know what you like, and , you know, when the time comes, there’ll be a package of stuff for you, that means something!”
Sarees from her wedding, with stories behind many of them too…
See that green embroidered one? She was taken to the shops by her in laws to choose something. She fell in love with that one. It cost 600 /= Kenyan shillings… About £6 in money now.
She was told it was too expensive, but, rumour has it, Pops was there and overheard the exchange…
Miraculously the Saree appeared in her gifts after the wedding.
She is convinced he went back and got it, and when I asked Pops today, he just smiled, and said I remember the conversation…
Romance isn’t dead, see!!!
And then we found the top from her wedding outfit… It looks as sparkly as is it were new!
I’m not morbid, neither is my mum… Sharing the stories behind the outfits means when I get old, and want to pass them on to my daughter, there will be some meaning to everything!
Then she pulled this one outta her box of tricks… A framed poem my parents had given me as I entered adulthood…
Another one to pass on to my little madam… When she grows!
I ❤ family 🙂
And just needed to slip this one in too!
❤ you mum! 😘
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 25, 2017 @ 14:12:36
Not morbid at all! I did something similar to this with my maternal grandmother (who passed in 2001), and I’m so glad I have her stories, along with a few trinkets. Priceless stuff! ❤
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Mar 25, 2017 @ 15:59:32
Oh it’s so special Traci!
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Mar 25, 2017 @ 12:16:25
Love this post. The sarees look beautiful and so nice to have the stories behind them. Lost my mother nearly 10 years ago and still miss her so much. Glad you appreciate yours!
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Mar 25, 2017 @ 12:28:11
Thank you so much. I really do appreciate my parents I live that we are more friends now and that they both share all sorts of stories for us to remember 😊
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 17:30:53
Reblogged this on TheKingsKidChronicles and commented:
Here is a fabulous idea for mothers everywhere that have daughters and/or granddaughters. (If the daughter is out of fellowship with the parents or has passed on, but the grandmother is still alive, this can be a good tradition to begin with them.)
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 19:20:08
Great idea!!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 17:29:12
How lovely! I would never have thought of doing that, but it’s such a wonderful idea. I’m going to reblog so the parents of some of my friends (like the missionaries in Nepal) can see this and start their own traditions. I know they would love this. Perhaps I can deliberately keep some things for my granddaughters. Thank you so much for sharing the photos and the sweet story and poems.
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 19:19:35
You are so welcome! And thank you for the reblog!!! 😊
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 14:38:33
Reblogged this on Nutsrok and commented:
Reblog from Ritu
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 15:55:50
🙂
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 14:38:00
Reblogging
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 15:55:23
Aw thank you!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 14:37:30
Oh thank you. I am with my granddaughter now sharing love from Mamas I never knew that I hope will ve passed on to daughters I’ll never know
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 15:55:16
I think that is a lovely thought Linda! 🙂 Enjoy your time with your gorgeous granddaughter!
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Aug 12, 2015 @ 16:59:07
Oh, I am.
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Aug 06, 2015 @ 01:03:39
That was a lovely read. I could look at fabric all day. (And want to touch it!)
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Aug 06, 2015 @ 08:20:15
Thanks Joey! I took the photos at the end… Should really have taken them as we were going through, then you could have seen much more!!!
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 16:26:37
Beautiful post and lovely memories. 🙂
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 16:30:11
Thank you Tonya! 😊
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 09:07:38
Oh dear Ritu, this is so lovely and beautiful. I am impressed so much. And I love your textile, I wear skirts with mirrors, and etc. The colours are amazing. and of course I can understand what means for a daugther, for a mother all these things… Something hit me in my heart. Thank you, have a nice day, love, nia
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 09:08:27
Aw! I’m glad you enjoyed it Nia! Have a lovely day! 😊
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 03:47:04
I am at my mum’s right now and that’s EXACTLY what we did! I have got 2 pretty silk sarees that have been passed on from my nani to me. Will flaunt it around Diwali. Watch out for that post!
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 08:31:15
Its such a lovely time, really! 😊
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 08:31:26
I look forward to seeing them!
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 03:28:37
Lovely post, Ritu. I made my daughter do the same with me recently – just a few boxes that are in storage. It’s not morbid…just a way to connect and show love ❤
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Aug 05, 2015 @ 08:30:09
Exactly… We laugh because she says it at least once in every visit nowdays… There’s a Lotta stuff to sort out! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:33:11
Aww this is so cute 💖
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:45:46
Thanks Rupinder! 😊😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:26:18
Nice trip down the memory lane!
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:49:01
Thank you my dear!!! Love a good reminisce! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:18:17
How sweet! ❤
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:48:30
Thanks 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:54:57
Love this! What a beautiful poem and memories.
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:48:18
Thank you! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:54:12
What beautiful memories to share with each other and later your daughter. That daughter poem brought tears to my eyes, how tender and loving. My parents live far from me and they were just here for 2 weeks. They left to go home today, you are right, you are never too old to need you Mum or Dad!!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing your memories with us…
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:48:02
Thank you for your words Deb 😊 I am a true family girl and these few days I have, a couple of times a year, actually coming home, are priceless! 😊 they do come down to me too, but there’s nothing like being home!! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:54:08
Yes I agree, if that’s where you grew up then there is nothing like coming back home to all those wonderful memories!! It’s nice to feel like a child again if only for awhile. 🙂
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:55:42
Absolutely! I shall wallow in childhood for a couple of days, then grow up suddenly come Friday when its home time!! 😉
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:50:44
Aww sis that’s lovely☺☺
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:45:51
Thanks Bro! Love being home!
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:47:37
It’s always nice ain’t it. Especially when you don’t live close by☺
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 23:41:49
It’s the best!
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:47:23
And even when she’s gone, like mine has, she’s still there on my shoulder saying ‘now Geoffrey, don’t you think…?’
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:45:10
Oh I don’t doubt it! But I wouldn’t want it any other way…😊😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:44:38
Those sarees are gorgeous! 🙂 Loved that story about your mom and dad! My mom still has the monkey shaped stuff toy- which was my dad’s gift to her on their wedding night. :$
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:44:21
Thank you! I love to hear a bit of romance!!! 😊😊😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:34:20
Aww! What a lovely post Ritu. ❤
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:43:30
Thank you Persia… This is what coming hone is all about!! The memories…😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:56:08
No, thank you for sharing. Beautiful clothes too! I remember wearing a sari to my best friend’s wedding. Loved it!
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:22:52
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of classiness a saree can invoke! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:25:17
Truth!
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:44:55
😊😊😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:32:08
Wonderful post. Dad is a bit of a sly one I see. I like that. Good on him.
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:42:58
I know, he’s a font of happiness, but he doesn’t realize it! 😊😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:53:56
he won’t admit it.
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:54:47
No… But we all know… Its a badly kept secret! 😉
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:56:39
and he thinks he’s getting over on ya. Dad is too cool.
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:23:11
I know ! Love him to bits! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:26:22
Lovely post… Bought back memories of beloved india and loved ones.
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:41:57
Thank you Shivangi! I love learning new stories about my parents, and ones tinged with romance are the best! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:18:04
Oh, Ritu, that was very touching! Reading this all makes me feel the love and bond between all of you but also the gratitude and appreciation for having each other. Wonderful. It touched me deeply. You are so blessed.
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:40:30
I really do feel blessed with these amazing people I’m lucky to call Pops and mum! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:28:58
That shines through every sentence you write about them 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:45:28
😊😊😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 22:46:58
❤️ 🌞 🌝
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 23:41:39
🙂 🙂
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:16:38
That is a lovely post. What gorgeous sarees and a wonderful story of your dad getting the one your mum wanted. 🙂
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:39:34
In know, so sweet right?! Its amazing the things I’m still learning about them! 😊
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 20:06:55
That’s wonderful Ritu beautiful post and interesting to see some of your mom memories 😉
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Aug 04, 2015 @ 21:38:28
Thank you! 😊
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