Not that sort of news, but I’ve got a little bit of news nonetheless.
Remember when I wrote a post about why I feel like a little part of us is missing?
If you missed it here’s the story in a nut shell: Misery Guts goes swimming in the sea in front of our house, loses his wedding ring, we feel gutted, we put up signs and search for it but deep down know we’re unlikely to see it ever again, even though it’s probably rolling gently backwards and forwards on the sea bed just yards from our front door.
You may well think Iβm being melodramatic but it was more than just a ring: itβs been there in good times and itβs been there in bad times and I thought it always would be.
But what really got to me was that it was the ring that was placed next to mine and blessed on our wedding day in one of the most famous and historic churches in the world β St Paulβs Cathedral in London – and although we could replace the ring we couldnβt replace the blessing or that moment in time.
Well. Iβve got a little bit of news.
A little bit of news!
We haven’t found it, but it’s the next best thing.
We called our insurance company straight away and Iβve been amazed at how swiftly and efficiently they dealt with our claim.
So swiftly in fact that it wasn’t long before I realised there was a small chance we may have a new ring back in time for my brotherβs wedding β at St Paulβs Cathedral in London.
And if we had a new ring back in time for his wedding at St Paulβs Cathedral, then we could ask the canon conducting his ceremony to bless the new ring in the very same place we had ours.
It was touch and go at times, and itβs only thanks to the hounding of the jeweller to the manufacturer, but the new ring did indeed arrive the morning we left for London for my brotherβs wedding weekend.
With the ring safely stowed in my pocket I explained the sorry tale to the canon at the rehearsal, and asked if she would mind quickly blessing the new ring.
But she wasnβt having any of it.
She insisted I come back with Misery Guts the following day, before my brotherβs wedding ceremony was due to start, when she would take us to the altar, bless the new ring properly, and read that bit of the marriage service again.
So thatβs what we did.
We stood at the altar of the chapel where we first said our vows, read the βI give you this ring as a sign of our marriageβ bit again, and the canon blessed the new ring in exactly the same way the first one was done.
So now I no longer feel like a little part of us is missing. And as the saying goes, allβs well that ends well.
Brilliant! God bless that Canon, and your ring! Don’t lose it again! Xxx
What a lovely story! And how very thoughtful of you NOT to steal the thunder on James and Katieβs special day by telling everyone your happy news on Saturday. Absolutely delighted for you both.
Glad you sorted it. Although we’re not religious, the ring you are married with us very special. My husband has lost lots of weight so much that his keeps falling off. Its tungsten so can’t be resized. So I guess he’ll be getting a new one. #postsfromtheheart
This is great news and a renewal of vows, almost! #PostsFromTheHeart
That’s a lovely post! How special and you get to feel excited again about your big day! I hope you gave the guests a ‘wedding list!” Fabulous!
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How wonderful! And a lovely story to tell. Also amazing that you were married in St Paul’s!!! #twinklytuesday
Oh wow that is fabulous news and to have it blessed again is amazing. π
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Oh how fantastic that you were able to have a new ring blessed. Such a lovely story #TwinklyTuesday
Wonderful, glad you got a new ring! #twinklytuesday
#TwinklyTuesday – my husband lost his too in the Philippines but we were lucky enough to find it buried under the sand – all for the sake of the photo. I completely understand how you feel better now its blessed again π
That is an awesome story! Now, if the old ring turns up, Moana style, you will be doubly blessed! I find you on Twinkly Tuesday! Thanks for sharing!
This is such a lovely story for me to end the day on, thanks! Am so glad you had a happy ending x x #PostsFromTheHeart
That’s amazing! How lovely of the canon and fan that your insurance company and a bit of hounding got you the ring in time. #bestandworst
How lovely! I’m glad it all worked out for you and you got to re-do your wedding vows. #FamilyFun
Oh that’s so lovely! I hope you got a size smaller so it doesn’t fall off in the sea again! X
I would be gutted if I lost mine! What a perfect end to your story! #bestandworst
Aww! That’s fantastic! And what a lovely officiant (Vicar? Priest? I’m not sure of the right word?) to make sure the ceremony was repeated and respected. So happy for you! #bestandworst
Aww! What a lovely story and so lucky that the new ring arrived in time. So glad it was a happy ending. x
Aww that is lovely! Yes not the found ring but to be able to get a new one blessed in the same place is a touch of fate!! βͺThank you for linking up to the #familyfunlinkyβ¬
I love this story! So happy you managed to do this and feel like your piece is back! Lovely pic too. Thanks for sharing with #bestandworst x
good for you guys! I actually forgot until reading this that we have a rider on our homeowners for my wife’s ring. Happy all ended up OK #familyfun
Oh that’s so lovely I’m made up for you. What a great canon. #FamilyFun
Ah this is so lovely! So pleased you managed to get this done and how extra special that it was on your brothers wedding day too. Aww. Fab. #familyfun
Awww, that’s lovely. I am glad it all worked out for you x
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It’s great to read that you’ve had another one made and blessed. My eldest always makes sure I have my rings on and bracelet. #FamilyFunLinky
I’m glad the canon didn’t do a quickie but did it all properly to make it special #familyfunlinky
Oh wow, that’s amazing, congratulations, it’s almost like getting married again!
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Returning with #bestandworst x
Aawww what a fabulous ending to a sad story,I remember reading your post about the ring!! Brilliant news!! #postsfromtheheart
That’s lovely π A lovely ending to a sad story. Glad the Canon was able to help
What a lovely story, so glad you were able to do that, and get another special moment together x
Ah that’s fantastic and how fab that the canon did that for you! #FamilyFun
Thats amazing !!! My hubby lost his ring last year and now wears one that cost Β£2.99 off ebay ??????
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Oh I love this story. So glad that you were able to have the new ring blessed and to repeat that part of the ceremony while the ring was being blessed makes it quite a special moment too. #familyfunlinky
Aww what a brilliant story, so glad you got to have the new ring blessed in the same church #KCACOLS
That’s lovely that she did an alter blessing again. #KALCOLS
wooohoo that’s fantastic news , I actually remember reading the post about your hubby losing his ring a while back #KCACOLS
So glad you got it sorted and managed a blessing in the same place too! #kcacols
Oh how lovely! That is so sweet. #KCACOLS
That’s wonderful. I’m so glad you got it in time to be blessed. #kcacols
Ah that’s such a lovely story! Not obviously how you lost the ring but how you were able to overcome it. Thank you so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time.
Oh wow that’s really lovely of them, so nice to get it sorted so easily. #kcacols
Oh that’s brilliant, I love a story with a happy ending! x #KCACOLS
Awww how beautiful. Very jel that you got to have a mini part of your wedding all over again. Would love to maybe renew our vows in the future and involve our child/children.
So happy you got some resolve to the loss as well.
Ps. Misery guts looks very happy. Beautiful pic of you both.
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