Unfortunately sometime right after the Fourth of July, the diamond fell out of my engagement ring. I am not aware of when or where it fell. I was carrying out my daily routines and looked down and noticed that it was gone.
My very first thought when I saw the empty hull was panic. Of course I began looking around everywhere assuming that it had just then fallen out of the casing. However, that idea was completely false. My next step was to begin backtracking all of my day’s events and even returning to a couple of stores that I had visited. Once again, I had no luck.
Sadness and crying then consumed me. I dreaded so desperately calling to tell my husband. However, I also immediately wanted to call and tell him. You see I am that way. I cannot hold information of any kind within myself. I will burst until I can finally tell my husband all about my day’s events regardless of his reaction to them. I really was not sure how he would react to this one. I was pleased yet irritated when I spoke with him. He actually thought that I was being ridiculous for my overreacting. I think that his exact words were, “It’s just a ring…”
The next emotion that came over me was disappointment. The disappointment was in myself. Since about a year or so after I received it, I had not really been that careful with my ring. I never took it off. Therefore, it had been through all types of soaps and lotions and wear. I was also disappointment that as the years went by I stopped taking it for its cleaning and check-ups. My two children kind of took over the attention of bathing and doctor’s visits and my ring got left out in the cold. The next disappointment came when I called the insurance company. My ring was only covered under theft.
I have gone without wearing my diamond now for almost two months. I have not yet given in to give up the money to replace the diamond. I am thinking that it may be more of an anniversary/Christmas present combo. I am still wearing my wedding band. Over the past couple of months my marriage has not changed. I have not felt any different. Yes, I do look down and miss it and I do want it replaced. However, I am now kind of beginning to wonder exactly what does a ring mean anyway? Especially when you have a home and two children to prove your marriage is true.
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