These little ol' Angel men look so completely happy as they sing. (The music box plays "I'd like to teach the world to sing"... can't you imagine these little dudes singing that?)
They came to be in my house because of my mother. One day, long ago, she was visiting me here in Ohio and we went shopping in a little place that no longer exists, called the French Market. In one of the stores there, these little guys were singing away and I remember my mom looking at them.
This was in the midst of her battle with ovarian cancer and the look on her face was of pure happiness. I wanted her to always look that way.
I asked her if she liked them and she smiled and said, "they make me laugh". I immediately picked this up and purchased them for her, against her vehement protests. Anything that made her want to laugh... anything that brought that smile to her face... she just had to have!
After she was gone, I asked my dad if I could have them back. Since then, they have always been perched happily somewhere in our living room. Every time I look at them, I think of her on that day, and they make me smile.
For more stories in the Pick Your Precious theme of Storytelling Sunday, visit From High in the Sky. Thank you, Sian, for once again hosting our Storytelling Sundays in 2013!
..and thank you for joining in and bringing us such a perfect little precious Kai. It's so good to see you back storytelling. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a touching story and such a fun treasure and I can see why they brought a smile to your Mum's face, they make me want to giggle
ReplyDeleteThat is a lovely story and it must be so lovely to look at them and hear them sing and remember your mother.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful you still have them and their precious memories. Your mum's smile will always be with you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovwly story - no wonder you treasure them. They make me smile too. Thanks for sharing . J xx
ReplyDeleteI can see why it makes you smile - wish we could hear it! So glad you joined in STS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous story and yes they make you smile just looking at them. Wasn't this a wonderful idea of Sians?
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely story.....and they are indeed precious.
ReplyDeleteThat is definitely very precious. Thank you for sharing that story. They look simply adorable and I can picture them singing that song.
ReplyDeleteSuch a precious memory, thanks for sharing a lovely story.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely looking as if the love to sing and would enjoy teaching the world too. Thanks for sharing the story of your precious.
ReplyDeleteVery touching.
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