By giving gifts, we can show our love and appreciation as well as our sympathy and compassion to our family members and friends. I believe that some of the very best gifts are the ones that we truly are not expecting. These little surprises may catch us off guard at first, but they will make our day at the same.
One of the most unique gifts I have received was a handmade ring from Chile. I enjoyed this ring because my brother gave it to me. I had not really received gifts from my brother growing up. If I did, it was something my parents picked out, paid for, and said was from my brother. After my brother finished high school he spent some time in Chile and quickly grew to better appreciate his family because he wasn't home with us every day. One day, he decided to mail a ring to me, his little sister who was struggling in middle school. Inside the small envelope I found a letter and a tiny gold ring. It was made by looping several gold links together to form a circle. It was a great surprise that I enjoyed showing it to all my friends.
I have seen silver coin rings and other coin jewelry since then that has reminded me of the ring I received in junior high school. These pieces of jewelry are unique and very attractive. There are people who can make handmade rings from coins that were made during a year that is important to you. It may be a birth year or the year you were married or maybe just a year when you experienced something that really changed your life. I have also seen handmade jewelry that can be engraved to make it more significant, like children's initials or wedding dates. When there is that much detail put into something, the end result is very heartfelt and sentimental.
I assume that my brother did not expect the little gold handmade ring from Chile to mean so much to me, but it did. It wasn't for my birthday or for any special occasion. It was just for me and it made me feel special. It is not always easy, but I try to recognize others around me for the special people they are in my life by giving them gifts just because I care about them. Even if it is something small and handmade, it will be enough to remind them that I care about them.