I was curious to what people's most prized possessions are. Mine would be a ring that I tied to cord that I wear around my neck. It's made of real silver, has an obsidian stone in it, and was handcrafted. I got it during a very tough phase of my life, it symbolized the glimmer (silver) of hope I had to push through. What are your guy most prized possession's?
What is Something that Means Everything to You?
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MantisGirl13
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This is a cool topic, Cole! My most prized possession is probably my Bible or my mantis collection because I have put so much time, money, and work into it.
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i'm not a particularly sentimental person, but i do have a really nice pair of plant clippers. they are very small and good for more delicate pruning, but i lost track of them last week and it hasn't made me too upset
i was thinking the same thing, plus i didnt think the bible cost that much at a bookstore. maybe 10 bucks or so??
Prayingmantisqueen
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Mine would be my Bible as ManyisGirl13's and my dog (I guess).
About the Bible, it is special to us of course because yes I personally am religious and YOUR Bible is usually the most special because it is YOURS and it is (most probably) highlighted, noted, and studied. It was probably the one that lead you to seek God and eventually give you life to Christ. Besides it's God's personal message to you.
Personally my Bible was expensive to my (tight-wad runs in family!) mind at $60 normally $120 even though I know they get much more pricey.
About the Bible, it is special to us of course because yes I personally am religious and YOUR Bible is usually the most special because it is YOURS and it is (most probably) highlighted, noted, and studied. It was probably the one that lead you to seek God and eventually give you life to Christ. Besides it's God's personal message to you.
Personally my Bible was expensive to my (tight-wad runs in family!) mind at $60 normally $120 even though I know they get much more pricey.
Mantis Lady
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For me most important are my hubby, my dog, my mantids and think my bible too.
MantisGirl13
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My Bible is important not because of its earthly value, but because of what it has inside. I wouldn't say I am 'religious ' as much as some, but I let God shape my life and I follow and trust him. I am so glad God has brought me to this mantis community!
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hysteresis
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These little guys are our world!
Cameron is 7 (8 on Christmas Day) and Caleb is 6 (7 in April).
The Audi is pretty cool too.
Cameron is 7 (8 on Christmas Day) and Caleb is 6 (7 in April).
The Audi is pretty cool too.
MantisGirl13
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Cute kids!
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hysteresis
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@Cole 78 @MantisGirl13
They really enjoy this mantis thing.
They were bummed when we lost Mantissy and now Lola, but look forward to the M. Caffra nymphs we hope to get shipped over this week.
Little mantis keepers!
They really enjoy this mantis thing.
They were bummed when we lost Mantissy and now Lola, but look forward to the M. Caffra nymphs we hope to get shipped over this week.
Little mantis keepers!
Prayingmantisqueen
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Love the hairdosThese little guys are our world!
Cameron is 7 (8 on Christmas Day) and Caleb is 6 (7 in April).
The Audi is pretty cool too.
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. It is a good thing you are teaching them now to appreciate nature and all her little creatures!
hysteresis
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@Prayingmantisqueen my youngest, Caleb tries to rescue any bug that falls into our pool! He understands nature so he accepts the feeding of live prey to mantises, but freaks when I have to cut up a cricket.
They both love bugs, as well as all animals.
They both love bugs, as well as all animals.
Prayingmantisqueen
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That is good @hysteresis. My brothers are "killing machines" so I love Mantids and that's do everything they can to kill any they find outside (they get in trouble; they say it was an "accident"). They also tease me because they aren't allowed to hunt and they know I hate hunting and killing animals. Anyway I think I will do my hunting with a camera! And my shots won't hurt anything! Ha ha.
Your doing a good job with them. I hope one day he will be able to cut up a cricket too. I had to get callous to it and just do it until now I don't even think about it.
Your doing a good job with them. I hope one day he will be able to cut up a cricket too. I had to get callous to it and just do it until now I don't even think about it.
Mantis Lady
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@hysteresisWhat a cute boys. Maybe they will be mantis keepers too in the future. you give them a good example to let them see mantids are beautiful creatures.
hysteresis
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We came to want a mantis because our youngest, Caleb, has always loved strange creatures.
It started when he was 2 and fell in love with lobsters. He has stuffed lobsters and plastic lobsters etc. Only daddy is allowed to eat lobster.
Then it was dinosaurs. Then squid and octopus.
Then... he discovered praying mantises.
We found one and here we are today.
His brother is on a panda kick. How unfortunate for him we cant have one.
We came to want a mantis because our youngest, Caleb, has always loved strange creatures.
It started when he was 2 and fell in love with lobsters. He has stuffed lobsters and plastic lobsters etc. Only daddy is allowed to eat lobster.
Then it was dinosaurs. Then squid and octopus.
Then... he discovered praying mantises.
We found one and here we are today.
His brother is on a panda kick. How unfortunate for him we cant have one.
