Hearing her story gave me chills and everyone I’ve told feels the same way. I am so glad I took the time and little bit of extra effort to look through the stones and find those hugs for her. I interact with our products everyday and continue to be astonished by all the different ways each item can touch someone’s life.
This job came into my life at just that moment, when I wasn’t even really looking. The Big Boss Lady wasn’t really looking for me either, so maybe that is why it worked out so well.
I recently started helping to answer the phones here at CourageInStone.com. I had already heard a number of stories about …
Sending out a small, inexpensive item which will end up as a cherished treasure to somebody in Australia, Canada or Great Britain or even just up the road, moves me daily.
Inspiration can come from so many directions, sometimes I don’t even see it coming…
Happy Autumn! This time of year is always uplifting for me. Oh, how I love the changing colors, cooler weather, the passing …
When the floodgates opened at noon, Amy and I put our game faces on and were ready to sell, sell, sell!
Maybe it was the inspiration or maybe she found some motivation, but darned if our items didn’t speak for themselves after all!
I don’t always know exactly what’s behind the message – some are obvious, but others make me wonder.
…Others I do know the story behind, like the “No Visitors Today” sign which was for a small child’s room who was recovering from chemotherapy, to let guests know she was resting. Either way, it is hugely satisfying to create each of these unique pieces for my customers.
…over the years I’ve had to endure all the elements to meet deadlines – hurricane winds, lightning, rain, snow, sleet, being too hot, being too cold, and random flying debris. I never miss a deadline!
I am so excited to be painting these signs!! And if you have a special saying in mind, or want to get a unique gift for a special friend…I’m your gal!
When I’m packing your orders, I’m not just throwing rocks in a bag (well, ok maybe sometimes.)
But, most of the time, I’m wondering who the St Jude (Patron Saint of Cancer Patients) token is for, and how they are doing.
I get butterflies in my belly for the Policemen receiving the Policemen Pewter Pocket Tokens and hope it helps to give them courage.
