That is an interesting story! Sometimes we are imparted with the gift of knowledge, and sometimes a more direct and tangible gift is bestowed on us.
I have to admit that dreamcatchers used in any form other than their true purpose, and in any form other than made correctly, kind of make me a tad uncomfortable. I am from a very very very very traditional tribal upbringing.
Dreamcatchers hanging on rearview mirrors in particular bug me. Some other ndn friends and I were conspiring to leave notes on these car windshields saying " Ndn's don't let friends drive asleep."
I know it is a readily identifiable ndn object, but it has a place and a power, and I am not sure I have ever been comfortable seeing it miniaturized and used decoratively.
I still think your gift is cool and the connection between what happened and the finding of it could certainly have a meaning that should be cherished.