A precious heirloom

Talking about an heirloom is a really exiting topic because one gets to know many different descriptions of things and events directly connected with other people and their experiences. My story focuses on an antique Russian icon that belonged to my father-in-law and then my husband. This icon was made of oak wood by Russian monks in the 1890s. Small in size but gorgeously decorated with different colours like a bright brown, red and gold. The painting shows the portrait of the adult Jesus. My father/in/law got this icon in Russia during WWII. On his way home he met an injured Russian man. He brought the injured man to a hospital where his sister worked as a nurse. The Russian man promised thankfully not to forget him as long as he will live. After he had recovered he gave the icon that belonged to his family so far to his sister as a present for my father-in-law. When my father-in-law died the icon was bequeathed to my husband. We will always treasure it.