“Elephants huh? What’s with the elephants?”
Over the last year and a half of blogging, I have had a few comments about the brass elephants that appear in many photos. Although I do think they look cool, there is a bigger reason why they pop up so frequently.
My beautiful mother, Janet, loved elephants.
She loved how they protect their young passionately. She loved how they live in families. And she loved that even as huge, 7-ton beasts, there is a gentleness to them.
Growing up, our home was filled with different types of elephants. My favorite book as a little girl was titled But No Elephants. I still remember how heartbroken I was when it got lost during one of our many moves.
Last year, I was finally able to find a copy online. My boys love reading it as much as I did.
Shortly before Mom died 3 years ago, she was very specific that she wanted her large collection of elephant figurines to be split up among her children and grandchildren.
We each picked a figurine that had special sentimental value to us. I chose the brass set I had seen in our living room since I was born.
The larger elephant once had tusks. I’m not sure what happened to them, but I’m pretty sure I was responsible for their loss.
Yesterday was Mom’s 62nd birthday.
There is not a day that goes by that I don’t feel her loss. I miss her so much. Thankfully, I am blessed to know I will see her again. In the meantime, I’ll just have to love elephants in her place.
Happy Birthday mama!
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What a wonderful post Elisha, I will always think of your mom when I see your elephants now, what a wonderful way to remember her, and such a blessing to know you will be with her again! She is a beautiful lady, and has a great name, that is my mom's name too!
What a sweet tribute to your mom. I loved those brass elephants before and even more now. So glad you were able to find that book to share with your kids too.
I think the are very nice as a design element, but the history is what makes them awesome! Everyones house should have things like that!!
I loved finding out why elephants show up in your staging and now I will always see that beautiful face of hers when I see an elephant on your blog. Can't wait to meet her on the other side of this life.
Have a great weekend.
Kim@reposhture
This was such a lovely thing to share. She is a beautiful lady, and she raised such a beautiful daughter. I am sure she is so proud of you and all your amazing talents. And I bet she smiles every time you arrange those elephants on a new piece of your lovely furniture. Happy Birthday to her.
This was such a lovely thing to share. She is a beautiful lady, and she raised such a beautiful daughter. I am sure she is so proud of you and all your amazing talents. And I bet she smiles every time you arrange those elephants on a new piece of your lovely furniture. Happy Birthday to her.
You made me cry! Beautiful post Elisha. And I'm so glad you found your favorite book to share with your boys. 🙂
-andi