I no longer spiral in stress, despair, anxiety, resentment and heartbreak. I no longer hustle and strive each day to prove my worth. I know, with no doubt, that am loved and worthy. Today, I am alive and content, and experiencing joy in the deepest part of my cells. And, despite all that is going on in the world, I have no fear of the future. BECAUSE JESUS.
For in my hospital room, as doctors and nurses worked to keep my brain tissue from dying after my brain aneurysm rupture / subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke Jesus appeared to me. I saw Him standing in my CCICU room like a general in command of an army. He wore black combat boots, and kept his back to me, and I was overcome with the KNOWING that all would be well. Jesus was fighting for me. He was in control.
This faith journey has been the greatest gift of my life. In the years since my "brain event", God has undone all the trauma of my past, and given me peace that surpasses my comprehension. My mind and body feel fresh, NEW, healthy, and strong. I feel supernatural love, companionship and courage.
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"For I know the plans I have for you," says the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11
For the first time in my life, I had begun to pray, and I was seeing prayers answered. God was real; and I wanted desperately to tell other women who were hurting like I had been. The book was going to be called "A Million Miles from where I Started" and I worked on it for close to 2 years.
However; in my attempts to convey the pain that I had endured, I found myself overwhelmed by emotion, day in and day out. I smoked cigarettes to try to calm my stomach, and stop my tears.... they didn't work. I vomited, and cried, and poured my heart out every day until I just couldn't do it anymore...
And then, I had an epiphany. The day my 9 year old daughter went looking through my jewelry box, found my great-grandmother's pearls, and asked a million questions about how they are formed ~ she announced "Mama. Pearls are like people. Bad things make them prettier on the inside." It was brilliant. That sentence conveyed the message I had been struggling to articulate for years. My life was "like a pearl". In that moment, I decided to make modern, pearl jewelry to convey the radical transformation of my life. Yes. I would use the symbolism of the pearl to convey beauty born from struggle without words.
I founded Milk Velvet Pearls, taught myself how to make jewelry (thank you YouTube) and launched my store on Mother's Day 2014. The response was overwhelming, and I poured myself into my work.
But, a few years later, I was once again consumed with the idea of writing a book. My 20 year old son, who was living out of state, had been arrested and his drug addiction revealed. And, God's hand had miraculously come into our lives again.
I had known that something was wrong, but I didn't know what. I was thankful that he had been arrested, thankful to KNOW. I had prayed for my eyes to be opened, and they had. Suddenly, everything made sense, but the news was terrifying.
To say that a tsunami of fear, and shame came over me would be an understatement.
I cried out to God. Alone in my house, I sobbed for my son, screamed out against Satan, and begged the Lord for the life of my boy. I walked around trembling with fear, and praying all day long. At night, I stayed up most nights until 3-4 a.m. - writing and praying. I wasn't going to be able to survive if he died. It was hard to breathe. I was so afraid... Everyone knew addiction was a death sentence. I couldn't see how anything would ever be okay every again...
But, God helped me.
He gave me strength for the battle. He helped me to face the dragon of drug addiction in my beautiful, first born son. He directed my steps, and washed over me with peace. After several months of rehab for my son, and family support / Nar-Anon / Al-Anon/ individual therapy meetings for me, I found myself living differently. I'd learned about co-dependency. I'd had an encounter with Jesus and felt that I was forgiven for all the mistakes I had made. Every morning, I prayed for God to help me through the day; and coincidentally (or maybe not), my son's recovery took firm hold when I gave all the control to Jesus.
God was making things new. Things were going to be okay after all.
"The Lord will fight for you; you need only be still." - Exodus 14:14
(the cover I had planned)
Yet, after several months of working on Arrested By A Miracle, I realized why there's not a lot of material published about addiction. The recovery process digs deep into one's deepest, darkest secrets, and very often reveals generational trauma. It is messy, and painful.
On top of that; addiction is a life-long battle. There is no end. There is no letting your guard down. AA teaches that if you think you have it under control, you're dangerously close to relapse.
Recovery is an exercise in humility. It's submission to a higher power, and to powerlessness over addiction - every day for the rest of your life.
I don't know how to encourage others to come to the end of themselves. I only know that God helped us when we did.
I remember writing in my journal on October 7, 2019: "God use me, and our story for your glory."
A few hours later, I had a brain aneurysm rupture. When I finally got to the hospital, it was 5 days later, I was experiencing vasospasms, and my brain tissue was beginning to die.
It's hard to find words to describe the pain and weakness of a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage, and the experience of brain tissue saturated in blood. Weeks in the hospital, months of neuro-cognitive rehab, and all the while not knowing if my life would ever be the same again....
But choosing to believe God at His word , and to prophesy scripture over my life saved me, sustained me, and brought me healing.
Today. My mind has been made new. My aneurysm is gone, and my artery is 100% healed. And since this happened, every part of my life has been REMADE with grace and peace.
This place is the place I cannot stop thinking about; and the place I want you to know about. I call it "The Making of a Pearl" because my suffering taught me that I can lie perfectly still under the hand of God.
When my brain tissue was dying, HE WAS THERE, and ALL WAS WELL. I can be calm and carefree now no matter what happens around me. Quietness and love have flooded my soul.
I live in complete freedom now. (It's the coolest thing!) My goal in writing The Making of a Pearl is to encourage ONE person to know the powerful, life-changing presence of the Lord the way I do now.
I'm giving God all the glory, and I encourage you to keep the faith.
All things work for the good of those who love God.
(Romans 8:28)
I put my shop on hold to work on the manuscript for my book. I plan to re-open in 2024.
I hope you'll stay tuned for updates on the book!
XO
Sarah
(beautiful poem written for me from my beautiful HUSBAND)
(The book cover I created for my Vision Board using a photo of an original painting I purchased from artist, Chelsea Goer)
@chelseagoer www.chelseagoer.com
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God saved me. Jesus fought for me.
His grace was sufficient, and His power was made perfect in my weakness.
(2 Corinthians 12:9)
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Many of the greatest moments of my life have been spent right here in my studio. At my desk, in the early morning hours, with my coffee, Bibles, and notebook...
This praying-journaling practice began in 2017 during the realization of my son’s drug addiction. Then, it carried me through my brain aneurysm rupture recovery, Covid, and my 2nd brain aneurysm. What began as a desperate attempt to steady myself through terror and anguish; has now become the greatest joy of my life.
It led me to find God where He always was.
It taught me to trust, surrender, and listen.
I will never forget how He met me in my fear, comforted me in my pain, and strengthened me in my weakness. He taught me to put Him first, and trust His word. Every day, I am learning more about who He is, and am more amazed by His love and forgiveness.
I never knew that life could be so sweet.
I am no expert and I still have a long way to go. But I can say this: my pain was a portal to His presence. And, now I have peace.
True. Deep. Unshakeable. Peace.
I am finally content.
I see how God’s plans were always good, and that He was always with me. And, I am convinced that what He has done for me, He can do for you.
To God be the glory.
Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4)
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- I sought the Lord and he answered me and delivered me from all of my fears. Those who look to Him are radiant, and their faces shall never be ashamed. (Psalm 34:4-5)
- You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. -Psalm 16:11
- He brought me out into a broad place; He rescued me because He delighted in me. (Psalm 18:19)
- God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved. God will help her when morning dawns. - Psalm 46:5
- Be still and know that I am God. -Psalm 46:10
MILK VELVET PEARLS HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE.
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The new limited edition Keshi Collar Necklace was a spin off from the Lilies of the Field Collection, and it surprised me with its feminine flair. I wore it to a gala, and to an outdoor summer photoshoot. I love how it is bold, artistic, and so out of the ordinary. To me it exudes power, femininity and grace. If you are looking to gift (or wear) something that no one else has, this is it.
The Jackie O Necklace shot to popularity again after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. I have upgraded the quality of the pearls from previous years, and continue to hand knot each pearl on beautiful German silk thread. The drape of this necklace using my technique is fluid, and gorgeous. The quality supercedes most everything else on the market. It's luxurious and feminine. An heirloom necklace that will last for generations.
The WHISPER Earrings design was a divine surprise, and has been the most fun of all the pieces all year. I learned to craft and hammer dainty gold filled wire hoops, drilled large keshi pearls and... voila! Everyone who has purchased them so far, has loved them. They are easy to wear, exquisitely beautiful, whimsical and elegant. I also gifted them to my life coach and mentor Tonya Leigh with the School of Self Image - and she also RAVED about them. So fun!!
The "All These Blessings" Bracelet is my newest design but it makes the list because of its sleek simplicity. I designed it as a custom 70th Birthday gift for a woman dearly loved by many. When I was finished with it, I wanted to wear it too. It's simple, but eye-catching. Classic, yet unique. I thought of the life she has lived, and the impact she has had on so many... and the scripture "All these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if you listen to the voice of your God." - Deuteronomy 28:2 came to me.
I pray that all God's blessings come upon you and overtake you too.
Happy Thanksgiving & Merry Christmas.
XO
Sarah
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I've been striving to share my testimony through my jewelry for 7 years, but I was unprepared for the flood of traumatic memories and shame that came back to me as I tried to piece together my whole story. God has saved me so many times from so many tragic situations.....even before I knew who He was.
I wanted everyone to know that no matter what you've done, or how much you've been hurt, or how sick you are YOU CAN HAVE HOPE. Jesus is powerful and He can save. But the attacks from the enemy were brutal, and I almost couldn't go through with it.
I want to thank Robyn and Katie for their patience, their coaching, rescheduling and holding my hand. And I need to thank Jennie Allen, as it was her rendition of Jesus meeting the woman at the well in her book "Nothing to Prove" that gave me the courage to share it all.
I am the woman at the well. The most broken of all. The one who was hiding. The one Jesus found and made new.
I hope my story will encourage, console and uplift you!!
HERE IT IS!!!
The Story of My Unraveling - Sarah Faulkner :: [Episode141]
StoryTellers Live
Sarah, from Safety Harbor, Florida shares her journey of finding Jesus again and again through the struggles she has faced in life. From growing up with an alcoholic mom, to finding her self-worth in her own children, to walking through her son's addiction, to facing a health crisis that almost took her life, Sarah points us to a Father in Heaven - who is good and trustworthy and is on the front lines fighting our battles for us. RESOURCES: Join the STL Community on Patreon Sarah Faulkner Jewelry- MilkVelvetPearls.com
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/storytellers-live/id1428755758?i=1000526582078
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We talked about living out our testimonies as Christians, and how unexpected hardships deepen our faith. I got real about the struggles I've faced, and the good, miraculous God that was there with me through it all. I hope you'll listen and let me know what you think!
Click here for the full episode.
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The following is a blog post that I wrote for For The Girls International, Inc. (a Christian women's business networking group in Tampa Bay) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
I’ve been spending more and more time in prayer these days. My morning ritual is to get up early, turn on my essential oil diffuser, grab a cup of coffee, and open my journal to write. I focus on 10 things that I am grateful for, the dreams I want to come true in my life, and who I am in Christ. The process grounds me, and boosts my mood. Most of the time, I get my writing done early and then get on with my day.
However; I’ve noticed that during these past few weeks in quarantine I’m spending longer & longer amounts of time in prayer each day. There is work to be done, and a life still to live, but I just don’t want to leave that quiet place with God. So I keep going….… I keep writing.…. I keep looking up scripture…… I stay and stay and stay.
My rational mind tells me that God is growing my roots and preparing me. But, when I ask my heart, it shows me that I am afraid, even though I’m trying not to be.
Maybe you are like me. Maybe you’ve seen miracles happen and your faith is strong, but there’s still an annoying voice taunting you:
What if this is the new normal?
What if we lose everything?
What if our loved ones die?
What if we don’t survive?
I am reminded of a passage in the book Goliath Must Fall that was extremely helpful to me after my brain aneurysm rupture. Author Louie Giglio explained God’s plans for the thorn in Paul’s flesh in 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 like this:
When God allowed the thorn in Paul’s flesh, God wasn’t trying to hurt Paul. God wanted to make Paul stronger. God was trying to help Paul understand that the power supply available to him was actually much greater than he thought.
Paul prayed for God to remove it. But Jesus said to Paul , “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
All this time, I’ve been focussing on being courageous, but since I allowed myself to feel my fear; I feel a lot better, and I have been much more productive.
I want to encourage you to pray your real, honest feelings and allow God to use them for His glory. He waits to be gracious to you.
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I shouldn't have survived my brain aneurysm rupture, and the days of bleeding that followed. And I shouldn't be walking around today with no deficits. I have been overwhelmed again by God's grace, the power of prayer, and by the outpouring of love and support by so many.
It was hard to imagine how any good could come from this, but I'm starting to see it now. In my weakness, He showed me my worth, and the amazing support system I didn't know I had.
He taught me about humility, compassion, kindness, gratitude, marriage, friendships, faithfulness and REST. He strengthened my reliance on Him, and He showed me deep love and true joy. My husband! My kids! (No catheter!🤣)
My jewelry is about choosing hope and gratitude in the midst of hardships, and trusting that all things are for good. As I’ve gotten older, the trials have gotten harder, but my faith has anchored me and helped me get to better days. Thank you for supporting & believing in my work through the it all.
I'm moving a little slower these days, but I believe there are good things yet to come!! I hope you'll stick around!!
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"Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us." - Romans 3:3-5
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And it still blows me away that those words are coming out of my mouth.
I spent most of my life rejecting the idea of "surrendering my life to Jesus". Surely, "surrender" was for weak, incompetent, brainwashed people (and women happy in long skirts and bonnets).
Or so I thought.
I am still awestruck that it was my life that was so radically transformed by a desperate, last-ditch surrender. I never dreamed in a million years that Jesus could make me feel strong, beautiful, joyful, courageous and whole.
But He does.
I can't go back in time to avoid the horrendous conflict, grief and pain that I endured; but I can encourage others to trust sooner.
The Bible tells us:
The easiest, and hardest thing is to actually believe it.
Milk Velvet Pearls, is a brand I created to symbolize the power of prayer, and beauty born from struggle. It's about hope and healing. Renewal, redemption and rebirth. I strive to create remarkable pieces that signify the presence of God, and to remind us that beauty can come from dark, imperfect places
I still have bad days, but I find great solace in the mindful work of creating jewelry. It keeps me remembering how much has changed, and how far I have come.
I hope it'll be a reminder to you too.
The pearl. It's nature's splendor, born from agony. A gentle gem that whispers "In all things, at all times ~ be faithful."
XO
Sarah
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Technically we were celebrating my 48th birthday, but the jump represented so much more to me than that.
Many of my friends commented about how brave I was but the real TRUTH is this:: 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐝𝐫𝐮𝐠 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐦𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 & our 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐀𝐑 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞.
Learning to detach with love, to stop “trying to fix things”, and surrendering my son’s future (and my own) to God’s will almost killed me.
It caused fear, panic & TERROR of unimaginable proportions. But in that powerlessness I surrendered everything past, present and future, and I found peace like I've never known before. I felt chains I didn’t even know I had ~ BREAK. And I came to know with unwavering confidence that things will be okay now - no matter what happens.
It taught me the meaning of Jesus’ words “𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭.” and it (coincidentally) marked the moment when my son's recovery shifted into turbo mode.
He celebrated 2 years clean last week. I praise Jesus every day & try my hardest to stay out of the way ~ knowing full well that he will 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 be an addict, and that he will 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 be in danger .....
But whenever I start to worry, I thank Jesus for His protection, strength and healing. I remember how far we’ve come & how faithful HE has been!
“𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫.” - 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰 𝟐𝟏:𝟐𝟐
So. This jump wasn’t just a birthday celebration - it was a FAITH, GRACE & HIS MIGHTY POWER celebration. And it was AWESOME❣️
XOXO,
Sarah
PS: Check out the YouTube Video of the jump here.
Excited and nervous.
At 13,500 feet, ready to jump & TRUSTING HIM with my whole heart!
The view from the door of the plane when we jumped.
TERRIFIED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(still terrified)
FREEDOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I did it!!!! Thank you Jesus!!!!!!
Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us. - Ephesians 3:30
Photos by Bob Clark, SKY DIVE CITY, Zephyrhills, Florida
(I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE EXPERIENCE!!!!!!!)
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I love that they are the world's oldest and most feminine gem; and that they were prized, pursued, and bestowed upon royalty for thousands of years. I also love that their beauty tells the story of their lifetime. Their shape, size, color, luster, and nacre are a record of time and circumstance, hardship and HEALING. I call it beauty born from struggle.
Today; however, I was reminded of another type of pearl history.
This morning, I had a customer visit my studio with a strand of pearls that belonged to her late mother.
She asked me to re-purpose them into pieces for her daughter, daughter-in-laws, and herself. She spoke of the "women in her family", and "the memories of her mother wearing her pearls".....
She didn't share too many details, but there was a beauty in her eyes that conveyed more than words ever could. And as she spoke, memories of my own grandmother - giving me her pearls - came flooding back to me.
When my grandmother gave me her mother's pearls, she didn't say a lot either. There's something about the giving of pearls that needs little explanation. But today, sitting with this woman in my studio, I could hear the words they didn't say.
Pearls are passed down from generation to generation because they symbolize WOMANHOOD. They represent love, family, struggle, pain, suffering, hardship, and the BEAUTY of it all.
They say:
As I think back on it, every other reason to wear pearls seems small. Honestly, I care less about the fashion of the royals and more about the dedication of the women who have loved us. They valued us, supported us, strengthened us & made us feel beautiful. They gave us the best of who they were, and left us a legacy of memories (and pearls) that will transcend the test of time. I can't think of anything better than that.
What do you think?
Have you had pearls passed down in your family? What do they mean to you?
Let me know in the comments below, or email me at Sarah@milkvelvetpearls.com.
Encourage each other & build each other up. - 1 Thessalonians 5:11
THE FINISHED PIECES
My customer's later mother's pearls repurposed into modern 14k gold-filled and sterling silver jewelry for the women in her family.
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People often ask me if I had always made jewelry, and the answer is No. I had never made jewelry before, but I liked to work with my hands and was determined to learn. I watched YouTube videos, searched for pearls online and visited a local bead store for help.
The first pieces I made were a gift for my friend Evelyn who was moving. I chose blue-green apatite semi-precious stones (to bring out her eyes) and simple baroque pearl centerpieces (to match her casual, sporty style). I presented them to her on inspirational cards from Michael's tied with a bow. She loved them.
And so did all my friends at her going-away party.
It was then that I told them all about my idea to make pearl jewelry as my testimony of faith. My friends knew my struggles and had seen how God had answered our prayers and worked in my life. The encouragement they gave me that night was incredible.
(My friend Evelyn wearing my very first pieces. )
( Apatite choker with baroque pearl)
(Apatite bracelet and earrings)
Right after that, in April 2014 on a very long flight to Hawaii, I worked up a business plan. When we landed, I had a detailed spreadsheet and 3 possible names.
It all seemed like a good idea on paper. And then it didn't.
I didn't know anything about jewelry.
Or fashion. Or retail.
My experience was in construction and civil engineering, and I didn't even wear jewelry!
But after a few days in Hawaii, my vision became clear. We were there for my husband's business conference, and although I had imagined that it would be beautiful, the magnificence of the island touched me in a way that was unexpected and profound.
And so I went back home, and decided that I would try. I would try to make pearl jewelry to convey God's grace.
My sister helped me with my logo, first with her incredible pastel pearl drawing, and then with her artist's eye to help me choose the best of the samples from the graphic designer.
(concept logo April 2014)
(final logo May 2014)
I opened my shop on Etsy on Mother's Day 2014, and since then the response has been overwhelming. I've researched, studied and labored; made a million mistakes and joyfully celebrated each little success. God opened door after door for me, and I raced through each one as fast as I could. For three years my work cycled through times of creative explosion followed by personal burnout.
And then I realized that my family was in trouble.
I was in trouble.
I had read somewhere that if you want to quit - rest.
And so I've done quite a lot of resting since 2017. But now I feel I am being re-born. Again. And the artist in me is coming back to life.
Today is April 9, 2019: exactly five years after I came up with the idea to start a pearl jewelry company.
We just returned from another conference in Hawaii and it brought back all the memories. I remembered the reason I started, the early start-up days and all the late nights. I thought about my life, my family, my faith and how much has changed since 2014.
"Beauty born from struggle" has taken my whole heart, and become my whole life.
I had no idea 5 years ago that I would meet so many brave, beautiful people and hear so many miraculous God stories. I had no idea that my own faith would be tested, broken and rebuilt in a glorious fashion.
I had been so sure that God wanted me to tell others about Him for their sake. But now I know, that Milk Velvet Pearls has been for my sake. He knew that I was going to need Him, and a deep connection with people who lifted me up. He knew that the hard times would keep coming.
I am so grateful for the support you've given me over the years. Grateful for the inspiring stories you've told me. Grateful for your prayers and encouragement. Grateful for the opportunity to share my story and to be on this journey with you.
I've spent much of the past 2 years learning about addiction and codependency; and healing parts of myself I didn't know were broken. Facing my son's drug addiction, fearing his overdose/death, examining myself as a mother, and looking at all the pain of my past nearly killed me. But when I came to the end of myself, God was there.
And what I thought was our tragic ending has become our saving grace.
I have come to understand so many spiritual and encouraging truths about life, health, and recovery. I found my power in powerlessness, and the true meaning of "losing your life to find it".
God's grace is a powerful concoction of acceptance, forgiveness, compassion, peace, strength and miracle. This month my son is 21 months clean. He's got a brand new life now. And so do I.
Beauty is born from struggle.
I now live each day with gratitude and the confidence that no matter what happens, I am going to be okay. Every day, I give myself to His will, and trust that He will get me through it. And it's the most beautiful place to be.
And as a pearl jewelry artist, I'm finding myself drawn to Tahitian pearls for their extraordinary beauty. Their dark, colorful, and complex beauty is unlike anything else in the world.
They feel like my celebration of victory, and a true representation of God's perfect timing.
I have much to share with you. I hope you'll stay tuned for more stories of grace, and more pearls.
In all things, at all times ~ be faithful.
XOXO,
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John 15:2
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These roses are from my garden & they’re teaching me a spiritual truth. ⠀
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Last spring, when I thought they had died I pruned them way back. Later, when flowers bloomed, I hurried to cut them & enjoy them. ⠀
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Since then; I’ve noticed that the more I cut them, the more they bloom!! Every morning now, I’m able to cut a beautiful bouquet, and I’ve realized that God is doing the same thing with me. The progress & setbacks are my blooming & His pruning. And it’s all a part of His divine design. 🙏🏻⠀
In all things, at all times - be faithful my friends. God is working for our good.
XO,
Sarah
Baroque pearl choker with Tahitian pearls and Labradorite
Click link for details. https://www.milkvelvetpearls.com/collections/necklaces/products/baroque-pearl-strand-with-tahitians-labradorite
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I'm a fan of The Joy FM, 91.5 and often listen to it in the morning when I take my daughter to school.
Last year, Carmen Brown, one of the DJs from the Morning Cruise Show contacted me about making some pearls for her for her birthday. To say that I was honored to make something for her is an understatement. I was overwhelmed with emotion.
She chose simple pieces to suit her classic style, and blessed me beyond measure when she chose to add them to her Mother's Day Gift Guide 2017.
You can read what she had to say about MVP on her blog post here:
Carmen's Top Ten Mother's Day Gift Ideas
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Welcome to the new MILK VELVET PEARLS site!
We want to say a special thank you to Carography Studios for the incredible new photos. Check out what they had to say about MVP and the photography session in its entirety down below.
]]>We want to say a special thank you to Carography Studios for the incredible new photos. Check out what they had to say about MVP and the photography session in its entirety down below.
http://www.carographystudios.com/blog/milkvelvetpearls
As seen in Carography Studios blog post:
I had the pleasure to meet and work with Sarah Faulkner, Owner and Designer of MILK VELVET PEARLS. Sarah is a Pearl Jewelry Artist based in Safety Harbor Florida and her designs are absolutely beautiful! The minute I started talking with her I knew we would create something very beautiful for her brand and Sarah had a vision for her photos that were immediately an Inspiration for me.
Sarah reminded me of my Mom in so many ways, the way she talks, her kindness, and elegance and her passion for pearls! The week of our photo shoot we had this terrible tropical storm that lasted the entire week but we decided not to cancel our portrait photography session in Clearwater Beach. The photo shoot turned out to be a perfectly beautiful afternoon at Sand Key Park. I could not be more happy with the results and today would like to share her beach headshots.
It has been a blessing for me being able to capture her heart with these images. Her pearls are a reflection of who she is and an inspire her brand MILK VELVET PEARLS. Thank you Sarah, for choosing Carography Studios for your professional headshots and beach photos!
Make sure you visit her Etsy Store and like her facebook page where you will find beautiful pearl Jewelry from this Incredible designer!
Vendors
Photography : Carography Studios @carographystudios
Styling : Wendy Braswell @wendibraswell
Hair & Makeup: Corine Potter @corine_mua
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