My friend Terri and I met you at the ACS fundraiser at Plan B in Tulsa, before Andy Skib's show. Both of us bought necklaces.
Four days before that, my mother had been diagnosed with colon cancer, and although I had been planning to attend that pre-party anyway, it was especially meaningful to me that night. The necklace arrived a little more than a week ago and I am now in Hawaii, helping to care for my mother as she recovers from surgery to remove her tumor.
I've been wearing this necklace every day at the hospital and during the long hours at her bedside, I run my fingers over that smooth surface. And when my mother cries out in pain - her recovery is going to be a slow one - I feel that little bump of a copper brad and I'm reminded that this is just a bump in the road and that the journey is far from over.
I get lots of compliments on the necklace and I already know who will be getting one for Christmas. I wanted you and your partner to know that your work is beautiful and appreciated, and maybe more comforting than you realize.
Thank you and take care.
- Nanea Hoffman
