Starting Over Again...

Things are getting back to normal after the holidays and the installation of the new carpet. It has changed the look of the entire house and I must admit that it feels very good. It almost is like a new house. I guess after 20 years it was time for an update.

I am into the 3^rd week of watching Aria and things seem to be going very well. I am learning how to stay home and not eat Chipotle every day for lunch. It has been fun having such a sweetie during the day. It has been some getting used to getting up earlier, but so far I have been going to bed earlier and that helps.

Nothing better than baby smiles

I received word last week that Heather’s piano sold. I was shocked that it sold so fast, heartbroken that it really is gone and overjoyed that a new young person hopefully is enjoying this beautiful piano. I thought I would miss the piano more, but I am loving the chairs in the front room so much. It feels like the piano was never here as weird as that sounds. I know that Heather is thrilled to hear her piano being played again. I felt a bit sad and decided to get myself a pick me up. I find it very ironic that I get word that the piano sold on the same day Chamilia released these two new beads for my bracelet.

new beads for my bracelet

With the beginning of January comes the feelings of wondering where Harry is going on vacation this year. Is he going to drive through Phoenix like he did last year? It is just a time that is very bittersweet. I do remember the good times we had prior to his brain malfunction. But then I remember his last visit all too well and cannot seem to shake the events that happened during that week. It really was the week from hell in 2012.

One of the last remaining things that I have that reminds me of Harry is the actual ring setting that my Heather diamond is set in. One afternoon I convinced Harry to go ring shopping instead of going to the casino. He helped me pick it out and made several comments about how nice it would look. He never did see the diamond in the setting. Most would say it is not a big deal so why think about it. Well, I do think about it and it has begun to bother me more and more and I feel the need to change the setting for the diamond once again.

the current setting my Heather diamond is in

I will only go look at the Shane Co Jewelers as they are the only ones that keep all repairs and rhodium plating in house and on the property. This is the only way my Heather diamond can be worked on is if it stays on the property and is not shipped out for repairs. Shane Co worked with me the last time and honored the warranty and had always been very eager to meet my special needs. I am sorry but with a diamond this unique it requires special attention.

My wedding ring that was bought for Christmas 2005 was a diamond and sapphire ring. I loved it and felt it was very unique and different. We added the ring guard when we renewed our vows in May, 2006. Of course once I got the Heather diamond that ring has never been worn again. Also since I lost weight that ring cannot be sized down small enough to fit my finger now. I had the diamond placed into another dinner ring type setting and wear the diamond on my right hand currently.

my renewal ring

the center diamond reset

I do not want the funds from the sale of Heather’s piano to go for carpeting or something like that. I am using a portion to pay for our family cruise and visit to WDW this coming December. I figure Heather would LOVE that idea. She might have been willing to sell her piano to take and entire family vacation to WDW and a cruise. Not many families can say they take vacations like this one. It means more than words could even begin to explain.

I also am planning to take a portion and buy a new ring setting for my Heather diamond. I feel this is another good use of the funds to be something I can really enjoy and know it has nothing to do with Harry anymore. I have picked out several but the one that I am drawn to is simply stunning. I have looked and looked and played on the Shane Co website for nearly a week now. I have narrowed it down to three rings I want to try and one that I LOVE!!  While this is very different than anything I have had before, I feel this setting is meant to be.  I think that it looks like a royal crown or tiara, but beyond that when I read the description I knew, this was the ONE! This ring has 12 marquis cut blue sapphires and 9 diamonds for a total of 21 stones. HUMMM, 21 stones, really?

the new "royal" princess setting I am looking at

I am hoping to go shopping or “play” around with the setting later this week. It will then be a matter of if the Shane Co feels comfortable setting the Heather diamond or if I have to go to Rod’s again. Either way I will have this ring around the first of February. I honestly cannot think of anything more perfect to mark the 5^th anniversary. Yes, that is racing towards me like a freight train. I have no idea how I want to spent this day, especially since it is Easter too.