I sit here with my head in my hands not feeling good at all, I think the worst of me caught up with the best of me....does that make sense? Anyway, I think all this traveling and I just finished a two day show yesterday got to me. I have had a sore throat, cough and the aches all weekend and I lost my voice. It was very hard to talk with my customers, but I must say I met some of the most amazing ladies this weekend, vendors and customers. Yes, you read the title of my blog post correctly, I made a lady cry (not just one lady but actually two).
A women picked up my religious medal charm bracelet and looked it over and over and said she had to have it, she never buys herself anything and this she really wanted. She whipped out her money so fast and I put it on her wrist as she wanted to wear it. Then she said to me how she loved it so much and the tears started to run down her face...it reminded her of her grandmother so much and then she cried. I hugged her and she thanked me. My husband was sitting next to me with tears in his eyes. She touched my heart....and affirmed to me why I create what I do.
The next lady I met was named Brenda and she is a Gold Star Mom, she lost her son while he was serving our country, he was a Marine. She loved all my pieces that had a story to them....the ones with vintage or antique elements. She purchased three necklaces and would like for me to make a special piece for her someday with something that was her son's. She is president of the Gold Star chapter here in Tennessee. Tears flowed down her face when she said goodbye, she said we were destined to meet, and I do believe we were.
What inspiring stories, Judy! Making the connection is what it is all about. You are a generous and kind soul and it is not a coincidence that these women found you. It was destined. And I love your booth set up! Very nice.
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That is so wonderful. Customers like that are so special. I have had a few cry on me, too, and they never, ever leave my heart. Keep them in mind when you feel low, and I promise they will lift you up!
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Reading your post gave me chills Judy. The reactions you had from these two ladies are the moments we aspire for as artists. Glad you had that awesome feeling. Really hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stories, Judy. Shows are such a lot of work but the connection with people is so worth it. I think sometimes we can get lost in our little studio worlds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful post! I love that your jewelry touched someone so deeply that they cried. In fact, I have tears welling up myself.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are feeling better!!
What a moving show you had! I love your display, as well!
ReplyDeleteJudy, And we think we're just making jewelry! Sensitive stories ... and your display is beautiful ... but so is the jewelry!
ReplyDeleteJudy when I read your title I just knew those tears were of joy on the ladies you mentioned. Now that I have read all of your post it is so wonderful and heartwarming that your jewelry touched the hearts of your new friends. This is a true affirmation of your work and of your good heart. Happy creating...
ReplyDeleteVery touching! How very special that you would touch someone so much so, that it would conjure up memories that they will never forget. So very special.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, Judy, you can go ahead and add me to that list of people you made cry. LOL
ReplyDeleteAlthough in my defense {or would it be yours?}, I'm a huge cry baby :*-)
Those are two of the most touching stories I've heard in a long time! I truly believe that you and those ladies were supposed to cross paths.
Isn't it wonderful when you can bring joy and happiness to people through your work?
What a wonderful post--thank you!! And this is the main reason why I like creating and taking my art to fairs, because I know that I'm making each piece especially for one person out there--I just haven't met them yet!
ReplyDeleteHi Judy, I'm back again--I also wanted to tell you that your display--outstanding! I know that I would be drawn into your booth immediately--well done!
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome, Judy! What a great affirmation that you're doing great work.
ReplyDeleteIt seems you have really branched out Judy. I have not been very active on the blogs as of late, but it is wonderful to see you have found such fulfillment and so many people who share your passion.
ReplyDeleteYou made people cry in a good way. That is a good thing.
First let me echo everyone in saying that your booth setup and displays are beautiful as is the jewelry! It is funny sometimes, we sit isolated in our own worlds creating and we never really know when what we do will reach someone on a level we cannot predict. But it is so wonderful when that happens. You never know when you might impact a strangers' life and by so doing forever impact your own.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the most wonderful part of what you do? Connecting. On a really deep level.
ReplyDeleteSending you big hugs.
What a blessed day you had! When you touch hurting people with your pieces, you bring healing~ Such a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteJudy, what incredible stories from your show. Ones you'll never forget. I agree, you were destined to meet these ladies, and they were destined to meet you. Isn't is just amazing where our jewelry can take us, and who we meet? I was especially touched with the lady that was reminded of her Grandmother - I can see feeling that very same way.
ReplyDeleteNow, I'm crying. How wonderful that you were able to connect with these people on a very inner level through your artistic gift.
ReplyDeleteGet better right away!
Your story about the two lady customers who were deeply moved by your creations is very inspiring. I hope it gave you more reason to continue making those accessories using vintage religious medals. Stay creative, Judy, and continue touching people's lives. :)
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