I have
Gifted a Giving Key
With the word
LOVE
My Story
I have seen Giving Keys at Eco Chic in Vacaville & loved the necklaces & the company name, but never looked into the company. After almost 8 years as a SAHM I returned to work part time in Oct & a co-worker collects vintage keys, which reminded me of these necklaces.
I asked if he’d sell a key to me, he said no, & that prompted me to finally purchase my own. I ordered my necklace & didn’t read anything about the company just ordered a necklace I loved & chose the word LOVE. It arrived Wed 1/2 at which point I was even more excited since I had waited longer than expected & upon opening the package I was immediately deflated. I read the wording on the jewelry bag & was sad I needed to give it away.
I wanted to wear it, own it, embrace it, but as a huge believer in paying it forward I knew it wouldn’t be my necklace for very long. At first I started to think of people who needed the word LOVE then I decided I’d wear it, see if anyone commented on it or if I encountered someone through my everyday that needed it. I wore it for 2 work days & on Sat.
I carried the jewelry bag in my work bag then made sure to grab it to take with me Sat. My 6 yo son was the only person to comment on my necklace the first 2 days. Then at a birthday wine tasting party, my dear friend, Heather, & I started talking against the bar as I caught up with the tasting since I was late. Less than 2 minutes of talking she says “I love your necklace. My sorority has 3 symbols & one is a key, which I am most drawn to.”
Instantly I knew the key was for her. We have known each other for 15 years & have developed a very close relationship the past 2-3 years. I pulled out the jewelry bag for her to read then handed her the necklace. As deflated as I was on Wed, I was 10x more grateful to pay it forward to Heather. She is a sharer & does so much for others without expecting anything in return. Thank you for helping me to experience paying it forward in a way I’ve never felt before.
LOVE,
Collette