What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?

Lately, my memory has been betraying me. Dates aren’t are prevalent as they once were, and details are blurrier than a far-away sign when I’m not wearing my glasses.

While I can’t remember the year, I remember the significance behind buying this ring. I felt led to symbolically demonstrate my commitment to God and the ministry that He had placed within me. After attending the dedication service for a friend’s daughters, I traveled to Potomac Outlet Mall and went into the first jewelry store that I saw. I knew that I wanted something very simple in design because I didn’t (and still don’t) like jewelry. I asked the salesperson to show me the simple band that sat in the case with other wedding bands. It was a plain-Jane gold band but it meant the world to me.

To this day, I proudly wear this band on my right ring finger. Other than my earrings and nose ring, it is the only piece of jewelry that I ever bought myself and the only thing that I wear. Yes, it was purchased at the store in 2022 or something like that, but its beauty and symbolism were promised long before then. I love this ring and I love my God, Whose promises I’m reminded of whenever I look at this ring.