Found Items
Always check pockets of vintage clothing. I am selling handbags and totes for a friend as his Mom passed away. I found this 1988 ticket stub from a Twins vs. Brewers game in the bottom of an old tote bag. $9 to go to MLB game!
Another item found. The Miraculous Medal found in a pair of jeans. The meaning:
The Front Side - On the front Mary stands on a globe, representing the earth, with a crushed snake under her feet. This image represents Mary's role as "Queen of Heaven and Earth." The snake represents Satan, who was defeated by Mary's obedience to God. The rays coming from her hands symbolize the graces Mary gives to those who ask her. The year 1830 commemorates the year that the Blessed Mother appeared to St. Catherine Laboure.
The Reverse Side - On the reverse side of the Miraculous Medal is a cross and the letter "M". The cross represents Christ's sacrifice for our salvation, while the bar under the cross stands for the Earth. The "M" stands for "Mary" and her true devotion both to Jesus and to her children on Earth. The two hearts are the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Sorrowful Heart of Mary. The entire image is surrounded by twelve stars. The stars can represent both the twelve Apostles and the verse from the Book of Revelation, "a great sign appeared in heaven, a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of 12 stars" (Revelation 12:1).
The Promise-The rays symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them. The gems from which rays do not fall are the graces. Mary said: "All who wear it will receive great graces; they should wear it around the neck. Graces will abound for persons who wear it with confidence."