Earlier today, I was out and about with my favorite guy- (aka Marcel), and along the side of the road where we were walking, I came across this rock that was far from pretty, yet I knew the potential was there for it to become breathtaking.
That simple rock took me back in time when I was much younger, and I could sit in a pile of rocks for hours looking for ‘treasures’. I searched for rocks everywhere I went, and before long I had quite the collection. When I entered the 6th grade, my love for rocks grew as did my love for science when I met Mr. Fields, who became one of my favorite teachers ever. He had a great love for teaching, and I, for learning, and it was then that my rock collection really begain to grow, and I learned about minerals, different types of rocks, and became interested in fossils. That was also the year that I received a Lortone rock tumblers for Christmas. Even to this day, I believe it was one of my favorite Christmas gifts ever.
I could put in the ugliest rocks, and after going through the tumbling process, they would become smooth, shiny and almost unrecognizable from their original state. That brings back so many wonderful memories.
It brings me to the question.. What was your favorite Christmas gift ever, and why?
I loveeesss your post, Lori. *smiles*
This also reminds me of my mother….she was like a weed in a dried field.
Then I introduced “Papa” to her and she was brought to life, with tenderness and watering, and gentlenss…..she became a Rose!
*BigHugs*
Comment by Judy — April 20, 2009 @ 7:50 am
I also love rocks,lol. Such treasures they are . I have a pet rock, in one of my little boxes in my dresser drawers.
I love seashells which I think are treasures!
Yup, I have a collection of them.
I never had a stone tumbler, but have always thought they were neat! Amazing!
Comment by Judy — April 20, 2009 @ 7:52 am