I bought myself a "3 Generation Charm" necklace during the holiday's and I must admit I love it! I guess I don't really love "it" as much as I love "who" it represents. There are lots and lots of people who are special in our lives, but hopefully, family will always be the most important. Since I have been wearing my charm necklace, I have thought about these women more than I probably have in a while. I think of them when I put it on, when I hear it jingle throughout the day, when people ask what it represents and when I take it off at night. I remember different times spent with each of them, special memories shared, tears, laughter, council and guidance even scoldings! All of them precious, almost sacred to me now - stored away in my heart. It has been a wonderful experience so far.
The "H" is for my maternal grandmother, Harriet Rosetta Smith Fairbourn, affectionately referred to as "Rose" throughout her life. A tiny woman who bore 9 children, the faithful wife and partner of a hard working farmer who received much joy from her very large family. So many memories I have of my Fairbourn family and cousins.
The "H" is for my maternal grandmother, Harriet Rosetta Smith Fairbourn, affectionately referred to as "Rose" throughout her life. A tiny woman who bore 9 children, the faithful wife and partner of a hard working farmer who received much joy from her very large family. So many memories I have of my Fairbourn family and cousins. 
The "V" is of course for my mother, Vauna. Words just can't express the influence for good she has had on my life, each and every day. I don't even know where to begin to express my love and tender feelings for her. All I can say is - I love you Mom. You mean so much to me and I am greatful, every day, for you in my life. THANK YOU simply isn't enough.
The "M" is of course for me. My role in this generation chain is to hopefully not mess it up!There is another woman whose "initial" charm is missing right now, but will not be for long - because each day when I think of these special women, she also is there in my thoughts and memories as well. It will be a "G" for Grace Elnora Lancaster Moosman, my paternal grandmother -
My grandmother with the "red" hair (I know it isn't red here, but it was for 90+ years and forever will be in my memories). She was a large woman who bore 2 children, the faithful and supportive wife to a hard working "roofer" husband. A fun, vivacious woman with a captivating laugh. Two of my grand daughters were given her name (their middle names). I was not expecting to have these experiences when I purchased this charm - I just thought it would be a nice thing to have. I have an awesome opportunity ahead of me, to try and pattern my life after these wonderful women and be an influence for good in the lives of my family too.
