pearl necklaces


My mom had a strong yearning for a pearl necklace. My dad for whatever reason was reluctant to spend the money and purchase one for her. It was not like he couldn't afford to buy her one, in actuality he could have gotten her several pearl necklaces, so money was not the issue. 

In defiance, one year for Christmas, my mother took it upon herself to gift herself with a coveted pearl necklace. As luck would have it, my father decided it was time to get my mother the pearl necklace of her dreams. This was an interesting holiday to say the least!

Both pearl necklaces were beautifully wrapped and lovingly placed beneath the well lit Christmas tree. My dad would hand out the gifts every year. He was a proud man as he handed mom the gold wrapped box with a glistening bow. She gingerly wrapped the package with a funny look on her face. She knew what was coming and what remained unopened yet beneath the blazing tree. The rest of that Christmas Eve was memorable indeed as mom finally got not one but two exquisite pearl necklaces!