A Story of a Sister’s Love  "In the midst of a very difficult time in my life, I went to visit my sister, Deanna. As I was leaving her house after the visit, she said she had a gift for me and she handed me a small gift bag. I opened it and saw a hematite bracelet with a little card and the word “STRENGTH” in bold. I burst into tears. Evidently, she was not fooled by my superficial smile. I immediately put it on my wrist. I was touched by her thoughtfulness and I knew the bracelet was a sign of her love and gentle support. The bracelet was my strength. I wore it faithfully for 2 years. I relied on it when I felt afraid, uncertain or sad. I would clutch my wrist and remind myself to be strong because I had the love of my sister.  Somedays this sentiment was the only thing that kept me from falling apart. Several years later I was attending college, working full-time at a Fortune 500 company, living with a good friend and becoming financially independent. I remembered back to the day I received the bracelet and realized how much it empowered me during that difficult time. This bracelet symbolizes a sisterhood of support in times of adversity and the truth that HOPE will prevail. During challenging times allow this bracelet to remind you that you have a strong will, a courageous heart and the strength of a sister's love."                                                            5415 Lake Howell Rd, 111, Winter Park, FL 32792, Phone: (407) 671-4208 or 1(888) 671-4209 Fax: (407) 671-4705  Email: Secretkey@hopejoythoughts.com,    Banner & Cover art by Julia Menderhausen Chiaro