RIP, My Friend

My dear Kohls sterling silver ring passed away late Thursday night at its home, succumbing to a debilitating joint injury. It was 8 years old.

Ring is survived by its dear friends, a girl and her right hand ring finger.

Ring began its life on the loving shelves of a Milwaukee Kohls adoption center. Quickly showing a sense of adventure and beauty, it was adopted by a young girl as she enter her junior year of high school. After a few short stints feeling out the locations of other fingers, Ring found itself most comfortable resting dreamily on the young girl's ring finger on her right hand. There it stayed for the remainder of its life.

Ring graduated high school and finished four-years of college at BYU-Idaho, surviving the grueling winters and grungy college apartments. Despite the hardwork and intensity of classes and a social life, Ring loved college and was sad to leave. But the real world called, and Ring soon found itself in Utah, and then made the exciting journey across the country to Washington, DC, where it quickly made a name for itself on Capitol Hill.

Ring was loved by all, praised for its unique, confident look. It had a gift for making its surroundings beautiful as well. The girl's hand was always more feminine and elegant when Ring was around.

Admired by girls who saw it, Ring was also well-liked and sought after by men, as they yearned for its presence in their own hands.

Ring loved the Sun and always shone brightly in the light, reflecting the happy rays to be enjoyed by those around it. It loved to be set free on a table, spinning effortlessly and gracefully on its edges, like a ballerina on center stage. Ring was a great friend, always there and ready to comfort the girl.

Most of its life, Ring endured a grueling lower joint pain. The joint would get dislocated often, as it hit against the side of tables, door, or walls, or snagged on clothing. It would quickly get popped back in place, but the effects of each dislocation permanently weakened Ring's joint, until it finally completely gave out Thursday night, as it hit the side of a cupboard while helping the girl get a bowl. Many tears were shed as final goodbyes were spoken. Ring's companionship and loyalty will always be remembered and appreciated. Ring will be missed.

A small, private memorial was held over the weekend.