Silver Locket by filsie65

Silver Locket

I was married once - on 30th April 1988. He left us, and I'm not married any more. (Gosh that's a long story cut short!) So how daft is it that I knew today was the 25th anniversary? My Mum knew I'd be feeling sentimental and sent me these lovely flowers which had me all teary so I decided to take a shot of them and go with the monthly bonus word 'anniversary' and use the 'silver' date to show you one of my most treasured possessions, this silver celtic locket which I call 'my babies necklace'....

This was given to me by my oldest friend when George was a baby and I wore it every day for around 15 years, it's travelled many, many miles with me. The catch is wearing out from the times that the kids at school asked to see the photos of George and Cathy inside, so I keep it now for just wearing when 'my babies' aren't with me. Sentimental softie that I am - but I think you already knew that! I'll be back to my pseudo-normal self tomorrow, roll on May!

I've thoroughly enjoyed the April challenge - thank you to Graham the mad Bulldog for setting it up and running it.

Thank you all for your lovely comments on my blossom shot - I hadn't thought of it as 'composed' but have now tagged it for the weekly challenge. You are all marvellous, and I hope you have the most Wonderful Wednesday! Mwah!
Oh very pretty, lovely shot
April 30th, 2013  
fav photo Phil sorry to have read your sad story
April 30th, 2013  
Great shot and sorry such a sad story
April 30th, 2013  
Oh gosh - please don't be sympathetic... I'm just an old softie and feeling a bit fragile around the edges today... (daft old mushbucket)....
April 30th, 2013  
Nat
Gorgeous shot Phil. Stunning locket. We all have days like that mate...especially us mushy softies.
April 30th, 2013  
Lovely.
April 30th, 2013  
Gorgeous shot Phil!! You are allowed to feel a bit dodgy when anniversaries like this come around. Mine is on the 4th May - too many years ago to remember - but I always feel a bit sad on that day.
April 30th, 2013  
Thanks for sharing the meaning - it adds depth to the photo
April 30th, 2013  
Beautifully composed, ties nicely into the history, then and now.
April 30th, 2013  
Great shot! So honored to hear your story. The locket is beautiful.
April 30th, 2013  
Thank you for sharing this with us. You have captured your lovely locket well. Think you deserve a group hug from your 365 friends and a fav from me for your photo
April 30th, 2013  
Beautiful capture and thanks for sharing such a personal story! It makes the photo even more beautiful. Happy non-anniversary!
May 1st, 2013  
This is a beautiful and sentimental shot.
May 1st, 2013  
Mac
Phil, what a lovely story about the locket. The other story makes me sad because you, too, are a treasure. Cross Atlantic hugs.
May 1st, 2013  
The flower is a lovely shade of pink, the locket is a beautiful treasure and your story is bitter sweet! Sending a big Canadian Hug to you! (I still remember my wedding date too, afterall it was a big day for us)
May 1st, 2013  
Bev
What a very lovely shot, Phil! I love that your mum sent flowers. I remember my anniversary too but I don't dwell on it. The day I regret every year now is Mother's Day which is coming up soon. I want to bury my head in the sand on that day. This is such a great display of the the flower and the locket. It looks like you've taken great care of it. Great job on a great photo. :)
May 1st, 2013  
Oh, your story makes me sad. What a lovely gift and I admire how you have found happiness with your kids. You're an inspiration
May 1st, 2013  
Very pretty!
May 1st, 2013  
Delightful
May 1st, 2013  
Lovely composition of the locket & flower together. Very beautiful photo!
May 1st, 2013  
very pretty isnt it funny how the silliest things can spark such emotions in us?
May 1st, 2013  
Such a wonderful capture to go with that very sentimental story, yes you are a softy and we love you for it.
May 1st, 2013  
Beautiful capture - lovely contrasts between the locket and flower, and nice focus too. I'm glad your mum thought to send you flowers too :)
May 1st, 2013  
how wonderful that you are surrounded by love
Made me stop and think, if I'd gone ahead with the first wedding date I ever set it would be the 25 years 1 Sept next year, until you mentioned it I'd not even thought about the actual date for many many years

lovely locket and such pretty flowers
May 1st, 2013  
Not daft at all! He gave you two beautiful children. Be happy about that.
May 1st, 2013  
Awww hugs. It's no wonder you remembered. It was a big part of your life and you have two wonderful children. So nice that your Mum remembered and sent you flowers xx
May 2nd, 2013  
Hugs for you! You've turned your sorrow into a beautiful shot. The locket is lovely.
May 2nd, 2013  
AC
This is gorgeous... love the details and the colors!
May 2nd, 2013  
Gorgeous, so pretty and beautiful composition. Nice of your mum to send you flowers and you created such a wonderful shot.
May 2nd, 2013  
And congrats on PP, well deserved :)
May 2nd, 2013  
Gosh, what a tale you have there Phil. Big hug for you.
May 2nd, 2013  
Beautiful photo, lovely and soft in pink, gorgeous locket with a lovely memory. I too was married once...or is that twice, fool for love I am. I'm not sentimental about anniversaries (I can't keep up!), but I have my happy ever after now, well that's the plan! Lovely story about the people around you supporting!
May 3rd, 2013  
PS: Congrats on PP!!
May 3rd, 2013  
Beautiful shot and wonderful sentiment. I had similar thoughts on what would have been my 25th with husband one. Much happier now but still.
May 4th, 2013  
Such a beautiful shot
May 4th, 2013  
The photo's a fav and so is lovely gentle heart. *Hugs*
May 5th, 2013  
Lovely shot of my favourite flower....such a sad memory for you :(
May 5th, 2013  
Pretty shot. Lovely sentiments. Life isn't always easy, but there's always something to learn. I'm glad you have this pendant to remind you of the things that really matter...your wonderful children. Chin up. Consider yourself hugged by me, long distance. I'm thinking of you today and it put a smile on my face.
May 7th, 2013  
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