WhiteWolf Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 Last Monday, I was cleaning out my purse, and put a healthy $3.86 in change in my change jar that has the old Florida Panthers logo on it. I went to put the lid on it, and the unthinkable happened! It slipped from my grasp, and shattered into a million pieces on the floor. Most would tell me to deal with it, and get a new jar. It's not that easy. First my dad bought that for me. He's no longer here, and the jar is no longer made as it's 20 years old. Fast forward to tonight. I was at the game, and looked for a similar jar. Not one single thing. I'm using a generic mason jar until a replacement can be found. MysteryAF, charelan, jellysundae and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LekkerLekker89 Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 It can be tough to have to let things go. I know that the hardest for me was an engagement ring that was my great grandmothers - given to my mother (who passed when I was six) when she was 13 and then given to me (by my grandmother) when I turned 13; and my grandmother's wedding ring. I had asked my grandma to keep the engagement ring for me, as I couldn't wear it with the job that I had at the time. She passed, I took them off her finger when we viewed her body at the hospital. A few months after that they were stolen from me - long story short I was going through a pretty rouch breakup and the man that I had been with for ten years pawned them. The most comforting thing that was said to me concerning all of it was - "Serves you right, that is what you get for coveting objects. Learn to let go and find love in the memories." Sounds crazy, and angered me at the time - but it's nothing short of right. Material possessions are literally nothing, it's the memories that we associate with those things that we should hold in high regard - not the stuff. charelan, FreyaFox, jellysundae and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shauns_fiancee Posted April 7, 2019 Share Posted April 7, 2019 I know it's not the one your dad gave you, but I think there are some pretty inexpensively on ebay, is this what you are looking for? - https://www.ebay.ca/itm/FLORIDA-PANTHERS-STANLEY-C-PANTHER-93-SMALL-CHANGE-BANK-COLLECTIBLE-MIB-With-BOX/372631746622?hash=item56c295383e:g:~cQAAOSwWORbotuQ trickkey, FreyaFox, hystrangea and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted April 7, 2019 Author Share Posted April 7, 2019 4 hours ago, shauns_fiancee said: I know it's not the one your dad gave you, but I think there are some pretty inexpensively on ebay, is this what you are looking for? - https://www.ebay.ca/itm/FLORIDA-PANTHERS-STANLEY-C-PANTHER-93-SMALL-CHANGE-BANK-COLLECTIBLE-MIB-With-BOX/372631746622?hash=item56c295383e:g:~cQAAOSwWORbotuQ Thank you!! That is a perfect replacement for the jar. FreyaFox, charelan, trickkey and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shauns_fiancee Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 you're very welcome! This post has been edited by a member of staff (Duma) because of a violation of the forum rules.Please keep your posts at 7 words or above.Per the reason above, please review our SPAM rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jia28 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Hi, is it impossible to restore the broken one? maybe you can glue it. I mean it obviously has a very special place in your heart. Dafont Showbox Adam4adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 Sadly, it was in a million pieces. To repair it would be like trying to do a 1,000 piece puzzle without the picture on the box to help. The mess was cleaned up, and the shards were thrown out. I kept the lid because that was the only part that didn't break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shauns_fiancee Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 did you ever get one on ebay or elsewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 Not yet. My life has been filled with misery these last two months. My fiance needed surgery last month, and I could not be there on that day. This virus has kept me from seeing him at all. Anything I want on E-Bay will have to wait. Believe me, I'm developing one heck of a wishlist. Wildbreeze and jellysundae 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singledwish123 Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 I'm so late to this thread, but I'm so sorry to hear about your fiance! Have you been able to see him since? I've not been allowed to visit my grandma, even though every day might be her last. It's a bit frustrating, especially because where I am now is reopening amusement parks and restaurants. It seems like no one is taking it seriously anymore, even though it means it's bound to get worse. We've all made sacrifices, so I wish people would be patient so these sacrifices would have more meaning. Also, as for the change jar, besides saving up for an Ebay replacement. Would you be able to ask a family member for photos of you and your dad together, or other objects that you can keep close in memory of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteWolf Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 Sadly, my dear Ed passed away on May 10th. I have been crying my eyes out since. Singledwish123, Wildbreeze and jellysundae 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singledwish123 Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 On 6/14/2020 at 2:24 AM, WhiteWolf said: Sadly, my dear Ed passed away on May 10th. I have been crying my eyes out since. I am so, absolutely sorry you've lost your love. I cannot imagine how devastating it must be, and how bizarre it is to undergo trauma without him there for you. You deserve infinity with the love of your life, and not a second less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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