Put a Ring On It

2009 June 24
by fightingwindmills

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substitute ring

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This is a silver ring that I bought for myself when I was in high school or college.  I remember wearing  it as a college freshman (when I was, like most of my classmates, heavier than I should have been!).  I also remember that I dropped it off the top bunk onto the concrete floor and the purple stone has a little chip because of that.  I’ve been wearing it during my pregnancy because the wedding rings I usually wear are tiny and unforgiving of any weight gain.  I can’t even wear them if my weight fluctuates just 10 pounds, so of course I can’t when I’ve gained 34 pounds.

As of today there is a week left until our baby’s due date.  I imagine that I’ll continue to wear this ring for at least a few more months.  I’m grateful to have a pretty ring that can temporarily represent my committment to our marriage.

4 Responses leave one →
  1. 2009 June 24

    I had to do the same, wear a different ring becasue my wedding band wouldn’t fit.

  2. 2009 June 24

    Only one week until your due date. Wow!!I can’t wait to see your little one.

  3. 2009 June 24

    I am so pleased that you’re “old-fashioned” about the greatest earthly promise you’ll make.

    Not nearly enough people use the words “commitment” and “marriage” together, and mean it, anymore.

  4. 2009 June 26

    What a lovely photo and sentiment. Remember you haven’t gained 34 pounds – you and your baby have gained 34 pounds. I’m sure you look radiant and we await good news and cute photos.

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