Yesterday, on Mother's Day 2025, Milk Velvet Pearls celebrated 11 years in business.
Thank you to all of you who have come along on this journey with me. Thank you for cheering me on, sharing my jewelry, and wearing my pieces.
This work has saved me and been the privilege of my life.
This company is so much more than jewelry.
It's my testimony, and my heart's desire for God.
He has used the most excruciating pain, to create the most miraculous transformation, and I cannot rest until I tell the whole world.
God has taught me so many things these past 11 years.
So many things that I want to share, and teach (and shout from the rooftops).
My life is completely different now.
I AM COMPLETELY DIFFERENT NOW.
Learning to accept God's love, and to love Him back whole-heartedly in return, have been the greatest things I have ever done. Through acceptance, broken surrender, bold trust, and humble obedience - He has blessed me with far more than I ever could have imagined.
I could write a whole book about it (and I am!!)
But the quick version is this:
The Things I’ve Learned in the Past 11 Years
God is not just real—He is near.
I’ve felt His presence through the prayers of other people, in court rooms, hospital rooms, through my tears, and in the very center of my soul.
Healing is possible.
Even when it’s medically impossible. Even when your own body says it’s over. God’s “yes” overrides every “no.”
The body remembers—but the Spirit renews.
Neuroplasticity, self-care, and praise have rewired me.
The mind is a garden. Plant scripture. Pull weeds. Water daily.
Shame is a liar.
And it doesn’t get the mic anymore.
Faith isn’t fragile.
It is a force, forged in the fire of our hardest days.
Marriage is a covenant, not a convenience.
It survives addiction. It weathers silence. It blossoms again.
Your children are not your report card.
They are arrows. Aim them in prayer. Release them in trust.
Pearls don’t shout. They shine.
Quiet strength is the greatest strength of all.
Purpose is born in the pain we didn’t ask for.
And it becomes the platform we stand on to lift others higher.
The things that nearly destroyed me became the proof of what God can restore.
I am living, breathing, walking evidence of divine mercy.
And I am giving all glory to GOD.
Call out to Him. Surrender. Crack wide open.
Even if (and especially when) it doesn't look like anything good could possibly come from the situation you are in - He is faithful.
Through addiction and recovery, broken hearts and brain bleeds - His plans for us are for good. (Romans 8:28)
What's next?
WRITING: My memoir, The Making of a Pearl should be finished and published by the end of this year. I have been working with a book coach to help me get over the finish line and am so excited that I can finally see the completion! (Who knew that writing a book would take so long?)
SPEAKING: My prayer is to take my message as far as I possibly can. I plan to speak publicly (often), to start hosting workshops (and retreats), and to teach what I've learned about the Bible ~ how to read it and apply it's wisdom to change your whole life.
For I have discovered that God's word is the Ultimate, Eternal Life Coaching Book.
JEWELRY: My jewelry is coming along for the ride, because I love the strategic, and tangible reminder that beauty is born from struggle. And I love wearing my wounds of wison as triumphant pearl jewelry! I hope that you will be patient with me during this transition.
The best is yet to come.
With love and pearls,
Sarah
