As a third-generation jeweler, I’ve inherited more than just my grandfather’s tools – I’ve inherited his stories. His medal, which hung above his workbench for 40 years, now watches over mine. Each morning before opening the shop, I touch it for guidance, just as he did. The most meaningful pieces I create aren’t the most …
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Building More Than Houses: A Father’s Journey
As a construction worker, I’ve built countless homes, but it wasn’t until my daughter’s birth that I truly understood what makes a house a home. That day, my wife’s grandmother placed her medal in our newborn’s crib, continuing a tradition that spans five generations. Now my daughter is eight, and that same medal has become …
Colors of Faith and Reflections from the Art Room
In my high school art class, creativity often reveals deep truths. A student painting her grandmother’s medal led to a beautiful project where teens interviewed family members about their faith journeys, creating portraits filled with personal symbols. My own medal, worn while teaching for 15 years, has inspired countless discussions about art, faith, and heritage. …