Treasured Memories

When loved ones die, it's hard to let them go. You know the cliché saying of "When you love something you have to set it free." Well that's harder than it looks, and I know from experience. People find different ways to hold on to them for as long as possible. From carrying around pictures of them to wearing their wedding ring. Recently I've come across a very ingenious way of keeping those that have passed on close to your hearts and it's just two simple words. Treasured Memories. 

Last Christmas my grandmother received a gift that she will cherish forever. It was a teddy bear made out of one of my grandfather's old shirts. My grandfather pasted a couple of years ago from cancer and my grandmother is still staying strong. However, I did see her shed a tear or two when she tore off the paper of the box that contained a beautiful blue teddy bear.  

The women who is responsible for this wonderful masterpiece and creative idea is Mrs. Marjorie Rock. She is located in the small eastern Iowa town of Jesup Iowa, and is always welcoming new costumers. She is the sweetest little lady and she knows how to talk. If you get her going on a topic, there's no stopping her. Mrs. Rock was once a home economics teacher at the local high school. Once she retired she decided to continue her love for sewing by creating this little business of Treasured Memories.  

She makes all different sizes and it doesn’t take that much material either. Depending on the size of the bear, it's no more than thirty dollars for one bear. Last summer I had her make a medium sized bear out of one of my grandpa's old quilts for only twenty dollars. It took her no more than three weeks to make; she would've been done sooner but she made four bears total, one for each of my sisters and I. She did such a great job and it's a great way to remember the ones I have lost. 

Each bear comes with a bow, a tag with her contact information, and a nice hand written letter explaining the significance of the bear. It's amazing how she can take something as simple as a quilt or a t-shirt and turn it into something that will be cherished and loved forever. If you wish to contact Mrs. Rock, feel free to email me and I can get you her contact information. 

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