#challenge 26

     001. Crystal || Lapis Lazuli - Lapis Lazuli is said to help create and maintain a connection between the physical and celestial planes, creating a strong spiritual connection. It is also a stone that helps with writing. Maria exists as a connection between celestial and physical planes - she is half angel, half human. She is an agent of the universe.       002. Plant || Forget Me Nots - As someone who remembers everything, being remembered herself is something of a gift.       003. Texture || Parchment - Since the advent of written language Maria has kept record of her experiences. Though much of her work has been attributed to men, she is responsible for much of the recorded history found by over the centuries.        004. Season || Winter - In many ways Maria thinks of herself like winter. It is the season where things appear dead, but if you wait just a bit they will come back. Different, perhaps, than they were before but new life returns eventually.