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I am publishing the following with permission of the writer, who shall be known as JK. She felt her story was to be shared. It is true that a necklace can serve to remind one of one's inner strength and resilience. I have edited a bit for length. We hope you enjoy it!

I want to share with you the joy, healing and light that my necklace that I purchased from you has brought. Your role in this life-story was significant- LITTLE DID YOU KNOW AT THE TIME! Firstly, I must tell you, I am an 25 year old unemployed student who does not have (but does not necessarily miss) alot of extravagance in my life. I don't usually ''treat'' myself to expensive necklace form the other side of the world.

When I saw this necklace, it really struck me that my thoughts were not of ''would I like to buy a necklace?'' but rather ''that necklace is for me, HOW do I get it here?'' It is not very often that these thoughts-streams catch me off-guard, I am usually pretty in-touch with my inner-guide but the feeling and drive was so intense that to not bring that necklace to my neck (regardless of earthly finance and logic), just never even entered my thoughts.

After I made the order with you and made sure the address was confirmed, I thought no more of it because I didn't know when it would arrive so I trusted in that.

The following day I found a lump under my arm and suddenly, every thought and positive intensity from the day before was no longer able to register with me. I cannot describe just how caught up I got after visiting a doctor and having to wonder whether my life (and therefore my death) was something I now needed to contemplate as a whole (rather than a process). It truly is an all-enveloping experience that I would not wish on any soul. Samples were sent to labs, medical histories were taken and considered, and then waiting... a long long wait.

During this ''limbo'', I tried to create opportunities to sit and meditate with my Self. Usually in crisis, I held a pattern of throwing all positive practices of well-being out the bloody window, throw my hands up in the air and hysterically question 'Why God? Why meeeeeeeeee?' I don't know what was different this time. It isn't something that I can even now pin point. It was one of the few times (in crisis) in my life that I accepted (even acknowledged) and was comforted (!) by the co-creative relationship that i KNOW exists between God and I. (Sometimes I have chosen to forget this knowledge- after all, I'm perfect in my flaws).

All the physical indicators (and furrow lines on my doctors face) I was experiencing had suggested to me that rather than fearing a result that I hadn't even gotten yet, I needed to accept the process I was going through (almost regardless of the result!). I needed to know that I was still Standing in my own Power, and always will be - if I can accept and acknowledge, that a medical diagnosis of cancer or otherwise, cannot change Who I Am. Of course this realisation only came to me about a day before my appointment to get the results of the tests.

Stay with me now, I'm getting to the reason why I decided to write to you!

I did go to the doctor. I don't have cancer. She had said that it was the first time in her medical career that someone with similar physical indicators and blood tests got a test result that she did not foresee. Some tests she sends off with results unknown until she receives them, but my tests she had suggested ''had been mere formality as far as I was concerned''; that she had already ''known'' the outcome...

When I came home that day (having not been able to talk for an hour and rambling around the city instead), my house-mate came to me and said, ''Oh, by the way, a package arrived for you around lunchtime yesterday but I knew you were meditating so I didn't call you. Here you go...'' And of course, you can guess it, it was my beautiful necklace :-)

On reflection, now that I can share this story, I can equate the arrival of my necklace into my personal space (even if not around my neck at that time) with the moments of realisation and acceptance that helped me realise an immense inner-strength and resiliency that I had never tapped into before! It was a moment of sincere realisation of MORE of my potential TOWARDS my FULL potential.

When I ordered this necklace, none of this health scare had started yet. Little did I know how my spirit had already started the process of sending me the help, symbols and healing that i was ABOUT to need during that time! I often wonder if I hadn't trusted my spirit (and this necklace), what lesson would the Universe have given me to learn? If the lesson I learned was about co-creation of life and Standing in my Own Power (and if I hadn't learned it in that time)- what would my medical test results have been? Would it have then taken a severe medical condition in order for me (my Spirit) to REALISE (i.e. make real) these lessons/potential? I can't say that it wouldn't have taken that.

The catalyst, I truly believe, was the synergy (and energy) that came with this beautiful necklace- that step, that little listening (and accepting) of Guidance that I had taken, redirected my life-path (and cut out a few cul-de-sacs on this life-journey). I feel like I've been re-connected with my Spirit and that I'm learning to accept and hold the easy lessons and the Universe is co-creating that with my by no longer needing to send me harder lessons to learn though (e.g. cancer).

I've no doubt you have heard many stories like mine before but I felt truly drawn towards sharing this with you anyway. Thank you for being part of my learning process, even if you weren't even aware of it at the time. I'll never take for granted the tiny ripple that your hands made in the huge wave of learning that my life has become... and is becoming!!

So thank you... and some day, I may even thank you in person! -JK

Yes, you can share my story with others. Please do! Story-telling is how we know we live- reacting, resounding and reflecting our lives from and to, one another. It connects us. Maybe this story will in turn become the tiny ripple in someone else's huge wave of life? Wouldn't that be wonderful??? :-)

-JK

I received the necklace, and I finally got a moment to look at it. It's absolutely beautiful! I can't wait to give it to my father when I see him. Thank you!-A.A.

Dear Annette - the necklace is beautiful and a lovely surprise to receive earrings also. You are such a gifted artist and your work is exquisite. Thank you so much.

-B.Y.

Thank you for the beautiful necklace you designed for me
(R. was so sneaky -it was a huge surprise for me! So wonderful).
I also really appreciated all the information that was emailed to accompany the
necklace. It has been very powerful protection for me and I have felt
when to cleanse it, take it off/have a break from it etc and when to
wear it. I have also felt Quan Yin with me more than ever and have
really felt her presence very strongly a couple of times.  –K.M.

I just got your necklace yesterday! Its beautiful! I absolutely love it! :) Its the perfect length and I love how it was made! I also really like the cloth it was wrapped in, its very nice.
I'm very happy with how the necklace turned out, its very unique :) -C.

What a lovely surprise today.Thank you SO much, the necklace is beautiful..absolutely fine as it is, and I appreciate your taking the time and effort to get it right. -J.

"We get so many compliments on the jewelery you made for us, We just wanted to send you pictures...thank you for taking the time to make these special pieces for us, we will always treasure them!"

-K. and L.

I have used my gorgeous healing necklace a couple of times and it is a rocket! I am so thrilled!
-K.B. from St Louis

Here is my
brother Boe
wearing his
necklace..singing
and drumming sideways..such a character!

To Bear That Walks With Wolf:
The essence of true connections is seen through the actions shared between
Spirits...
such is the gifting I have received in such a beautiful piece of mastery... adorning
the physical body
with such objects of beauty and power creates harmony between the self, the
spirit,
and the many
theatres of experience Earth Mother
presents us with...I am honored to represent your artistic spirit by wearing
this amulet... may you
create again and again the visions your Spirit Eye dares to dream...

Chinakfi /Your Brother in Spirit
Bvshpolawa/ Many Knives

Dear Annette,
this is a most beautiful creation.
I feel deeply honored, and the description of Stones and symbols made me cry.
It will be an honor to wear this necklace with great pride. -D.H.

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"The necklace spoke immediately in goddess energy. Was almost a masculi
ne grounding with goddess light around it. Was unusual for me to describe it
that way.\It plunked me right into core energy though, deep seated grounding!!!

....THANK YOU Annette. It was just what I have been seeking. I've been wearing
it all afternoon and it is very powerful and different energy than I have
experienced before. I'm looking forward to the many "conversations" to come!
It is a VERY powerful necklace....I feel very honoured and filled with such deep
gratitude to you and the universe for being able to wear such an amazing piece.
Many thanks and blessings to you for understanding and knowing what I needed. "
-H.L.

A client writes:
Wow, the feather is gorgeous!
It is such a perfect combination of different elements: light-airy-spiritual
(blue and very delicate feather) and warm-grounding
(earthy brown leathers with "substantial weights").
Exactly what I needed!
And it just radiates with LOVE! -M.A.

Women of four generations of a family wearing
their Bison and Bear Bracelets

The necklaces & bracelet arrived last night and WOW!!!!!! Not only are they beautiful but, WOW -
are they supercharged!
Deb absolutely LOVES them and sends many, many thanks. Her eye's popped as the
unwrapped the beautiful packaging you put them in (we both loved how you wrapped them :) ).
She then tried it on and had an interesting energetic\ reaction. I asked her how it felt after she
had it on a few minutes and she said 'Wow - I feel likeI'm altered". As she walked around the
house with it on she said she felt so grounded that she could feel her knees connect
with the ground along with her feet. She also felt very centered as if everything had slowed
down and felt very 'settled' asif in an 'energy cloud' (my word to describe what I saw).
The Bear energy is intense and seems to be amplified by the bead configuration you designed -
amazing! She also loves the bracelet and the Seals - itfeels fun & gentle, a nice balance to the
necklace.

I also love my necklace - it really seems to balance & shield in a way that is hard to describe.
I'm wearing both now which feels like a whole lot of strength in a subtle, balanced way. I wore
both to bed and they sparked an intense dream which
was interesting (I don't have many strong dreams that I remember and have learned to pay
attention to the ones
that stir me). I'll try the new one on it's own one day to feel the difference between the two.

I know I've said this before
but you are a truly gifted person and we are very thankful to have found you to create this for us.

-Tom and Deb

Katsuyo wearing her new necklace

Both of us continue to love our pieces of art/jewelry. Both Gayle and I have
made the absolute same comment - wearing the necklaces/bracelets gives
us an immediate feeling of peace while yet giving us a feeling of great
calmnessand strength. Gayle wore hers to a meeting and said she felt very
preparedand grounded. What a wonderful feeling. -MJ

The necklace came Friday. It is wonderful and I love it. I thought about wearing it Saturday to class and something said no. Today the necklace called to me as I was dressing to come into work, things are backed up so I am in the office on a holiday. I can feel the necklace, but not in a weight sense. I am very clear that is it influencing my heart chakra. I also had time to print your interpretation and read it which made the energies coming from the necklace stronger. Now I know why I needed to wait to today to wear it for the first time, a quiet day when I would be more conscious. Thank you again.-BJB

Jeff with pals, wearing a nuummite generator necklace on synthetic sinew,
and othernecklaces not made by A.W.E.

Hello Annette!!!!
The necklace is here!!!!! Yeah!!
I really appreciate how wonderful and beautiful it is!!!
I could feel the healing energy before I even unwrapped the bubble wrap.
Thank you so very much!!
-Lynn

Bennie Lebeau wearing his necklace

Friends, the Horiuchi's, and two of their friends wearing their necklaces.
Check out their wonderful website: www.sasara.com

"B. was so overwhelmed by the necklace he couldn't speak.  He hugged me
a long time before he could say his thanks.  He wears it every day and I can
see some positive affect. 
He is claiming his life and his gifts more and more every day.  Everyone in
his family recognized what
a special gift this was and commented on its wonderful energy and beauty.
Thanks so much for the special work that you put into B's necklace.  It really
is an extraordinary,
one of a kind treasure that would not have been possible without you."
T. Coates

Camilla, who lives in Sweden,
modeling her totem necklace. 

It was crafted to be worn three ways:
as a single strand, a double strand choker, or a wrapped bracelet.

"Today your/mine necklace arrived. I LOVE IT. It is perfect. I'm wearing it right
now and I can feel that it will be my perfect companion on my road to becoming grounded, calm and strong.
Or – help remind me thatI can be all those things here and now. I'm so grateful
for it. "
-C. Linden

"Ever since I received my totem necklace I have worn it daily...I am grateful for
the intuitive insights you received to put my totem together. As I wear it, I realize
how significant each symbol, each bead, each stone and color is, that gives me the medicine I need to overcome obstacles in my path. Clearly , many of these totem symbols tell me where I am today, and encourage me on the spiritual journey that
I am on. I thank you for reinforcing and encouraging me on my path..." -L

"I love it! thank you so much. It is beautiful. I wore it around the house
yesterday...
a test run. Now, the alligator is lapis, and the turtle is obsidian? You did a
wonderful job and a salute your vision."
-C. Timmons

"Thanks! I did get the necklace and it is beautiful!!! I received the
interpretation today-
I can't believe how extensive it is - it is wonderful!"

The necklaces arrived today at my front door and I signed for them. They
took my breath away
when I opened each one. They are absolutely beautiful. I have mine on right
now to let it ease my back pain..."
P. Hecht

"I was so delighted today when I received my necklace in the mail.
The bracelet fits absolutely perfectly,
as if you were here all along to measure!!
And the necklace............my totem necklace is simply beautiful.  I immediately
took off the one
I was wearing and said a small prayer of thanksgiving and put it on.  There is
nothing but pure joy
radiating from within.
H.

"I went to the website to read about necklaces, and there was mine! Even
on the screen it gives my
heart a lift! I fall in love with its beauty and feeling more every day. Many
people have complimented it, even strangers.

"My happy little frog is still inclined to pull the post over and make it into a log.
I'm getting the knack
of how to adjust it while I am wearing it, so most of the time it hangs down
straight. I allow it to be a
fun experience, a "little thrill" - small shivers of joy and happiness. I hope you
can tell I am of much better heart than awhile
ago. Smiles and laughter come easier, and my steps are lighter as I go about my
day. 
Bless you for your heart's generosity in creating these gifts. I am telling people
where to go to
find your web store."
M. Rands

I love my necklace. I really loved the entire creation process. It was wonderful to connect
with Annette and talk about all the aspects of this necklace. Usually, we just go out and
buy a piece of jewelery that someone has created. This beautiful necklace I feel sure was
filled with my highest intentions, Annettes and all that is. I wear my necklace when I go into
situations where I feel that I will be off balance emotionally , i.e. too many people, new
experiences, too much sensory stimulation. When I consciously choose to wear it, I feel
that I bring a friend with me that I just happen to wear on my neck. What grace and peace it brings.
Thank you Annette for your grace, artistry and sensitivity. -A. Clymer -A. Clymer

I wanted to extend the thanks from L. on her necklace "Wow this is so amazing,
who made this?
-- they know me, dragonflies I love them, and it has such a good feel, it is
gorgeous!"L. rubbed her hand over the piece, mentioned how much she appreciated it,
especially the 
hematite heart spinner, and yet when she put it on, she actually wore it with
the clasp and
dragonfly at the front -- and it looked great on her.  I teased her about
wearing it backwards,
and after looking in a mirror said it is fine both ways, and she liked having
the heart part hidden
behind her neck.

So once again, thank you Annette for sharing your great imagination and
insight in making the
necklace ~  and helping bring happiness into her life!

D. Keim