This Star Will Always Lead Me Home

"This star will always lead me home"

We recently received an order for a Blue Star Grace Pendant from a young soldier in Afghanistan. This was a special gift for his wife, who was at home, missing him. He asked that we include a note from him that simply said.. "This star will always lead me home" 

We were so moved by this; first, it reminded us of the incredible sacrifice our military families have to make. It is impossible to imagine what it is like to have someone you love deployed to a foreign land, fighting for his country. You would have to live it to understand it. The separation for an entire year and living every day of it with fear for their safety is just the beginning of the struggles our military families face. 

It has been said that we often take for granted the very things that deserve our gratitude. This simple request made us pause with gratitude. It gave us the grace to stop and remember why we started our company and the confidence that our mission is our true north and we must continue to follow it. 

This brings me to the second reason we were so moved by this sweet soldiers request.  The star has long been used as a symbol to honor our county and our military. When we were designing our collections, we wanted one element that could speak to the wearer without words! The star, cut deeply into the stone, is the element that says, I am loved, I have loved, I have sacrificed, I have been strong, I have been courageous, I have been loyal, and I have given all! Yes, this star says all of that and so much more without ever saying a word! We pray that every star cut into every stone will lead a soldier home. 

May you be united by grace! 

Donna Jones