Without even trying!
Several months ago while shopping at The Alameda Point I spied this plaque in a booth and inquired as to the price.
He told me it was $65.
I told him that she was my patron saint,
St. Therese of Lisieux,
The Little Flower,
and that I was named after her.
He looked at me and said...
OK,
$40
We all started laughing...
The truth is that it is important for treasures to find the right home! He told me that he had been hassled by a woman in his shop to sell it to her for a low price and the more she tried, the more he dug his heels in. When I came along, he knew that I was the person who was meant to be the caretaker of this beautiful treasure. My Mom is always trying to buy me St. Therese religious collectibles but I believe that patience pays off and it certainly did that day at The Point!
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L O V E.... truly special... xoxo
I really love this post. I read so many blogs but I think this post is going to stay with me for a long time. I'm a firm believer that things happen the way they were meant to. :)
I just found you yesterday and considering I needed something to make me smile today, I think finding you was meant to be!
It's beautiful and she certainly does belong with you! :)
Love this gorgeous piece and the story as well
wonderful post
xxoo
Pam
Awesome little story, and even better, the terrific ending. You deserve this beautiful treasure. Hope you are feeling better, allergy wise. It has been a really tough season for that, I agree. Thanks for your sweet note. -Al
What a sweet story Terri, I must try this next time.!! By the way Lisieux is just down the road from us, so if you come this way one day you could pay a visit!
Hope all is well with you and your family
Sharon
xx
That is a beautiful story. I can imagine that you charm most sellers though into giving you better prices.
Some things are just meant to be.
Susan
only you, my darling friend ...
meant to be!
wedding weekend over here ...
the best story ever!
Congratulations on acquiring this beautiful plaque. I love St. Therese of Lisieux. About 10 yrs ago on a cold winter's night I was going by a church in Toronto and there was about 200 people lined up outside - I enquired and there was a relic of St. Therese de Lisieux being displayed. I took my place and made my pilgrim to the relic. It was well worth the wait.
You were meant to have this. Where will you display it?
Helen
You were meant to have this beautiful plaque. Isn't it wonderful when such magical things happen and what is meant to be comes true? Beautiful story and beautiful plaque. I'm not up on my saints but isn't St. Therese the one with the roses? This story is absolutely wonderful. XO
Love that little angel at the top...
Congratulation on managing this master piece. This really seems historical.
You are clever!! Love this story.....it is quite beautiful. You obviously struck a chord with the gentleman selling it and it was still a win win for you both. You got your namesake saint and he a sale!
Two treasures here today. One is the beautiful St Therese piece...and the other is your beautiful story. I know that man had a good feeling about you...and knew you would take great care of this collectible.
Enjoy!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
It looks like historical one. Seems to be a part of a museum.
Well interesting story, hope its true.
Aww! Beautiful and precious find. St. Therese of Lisieux is my patron saint too! :)
How beautiful story!
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