Locket Stories

Locket for sister whose son passed away three years ago.

Locket for sister whose son passed away three years ago.

"For my sister. This is a picture of her and her son Dustin. He passed away three years from an overdose. She, herself, has struggled with chemical and mental health. So, I want her to know how proud I am of her for staying strong. I want her to have his memory with her always by wearing a picture of him around her neck."This is a picture of her and her son Dustin. He passed away three years from…
Different parts of the same mountain.

Different parts of the same mountain.

The last year has challenged all of us in different ways. As my mother-in-law said just a month into COVID-19, "there is no one not affected by this." It just looks a little different for each of us. Whether we like it or not, we're all in this together. We see it differently, as though we're all touching one part of a mountain from different parts of it's vast landscape.Some folks are grievi…
Gold bracelet locket marking their time in the Peace Corp in the 60s.

Gold bracelet locket marking their time in the Peace Corp in the 60s.

"For my Mom. This is a photo of my Mom & Dad from around 1965. I chose this photo because I love the 60s vibe and the convoy in the background, which immediately indicates it was taken during their Peace Corps service as teachers in Malaysia, which played such a huge role in their lives. They always spoke fondly about that time while we were growing up and still keep in touch with their fellow…