MOC 07 JAN Heirloom
- Description
- 7 January - Heirloom
Journaling translated:
This little statue was given to me by my maternal grandparents for my first holy communion in 1982. I was their goddaughter so they gave me something special, something to cherish. But why did they choose this statue of a sleeping baby? It is not really what you would consider a gift for an eight year old or for a religious occasion. A bible or a watch was mostly considered the appropriate gift. My mother has often told me the story. The local art and home décor shop carried a wide range of children’s statues. They were created by an artist who’s work was inspired by his children. He would sculpt all kinds of statues based on his children at different moments in life, from baby to toddler to young adult. As a little girl I always wanted to stop by the shop window to watch this little baby statue. Because I loved it so much, my grandparents decided that it was the right present for me. A gift that I could cherish my whole life and later pass on to a next generation. I still watch the sweet little statue, sleeping so peacefully. And although I am not a religious person anymore, it always reminds with how much love it was given to me. And I will lovingly pass it on to my child.
Credits:
Cider Doughnut Elements & Papers by Gina Miller
Right Now by Rachel Jefferies
Handdrawn Alpha No5 by Heather Hoyce