I have a love hate relationship with jewelry. Throughout my life I’d either love to wear it, buy tons. Then there is the keep it simple times. Little to no jewelry would find its way to my body.
Last year I had my husband build an accessories closet for me, but as the year wore on, I found myself going to a few staple pieces that felt simple. Simple is where I want to be.
My favorite piece is not the diamond earrings gifted at college graduation or the diamond ring I bought to signify I can do anything by myself. My go-to accessory…Beads of Hope from Uganda.
A few years back I was introduced to a Las Vegan who started her own charity to help children in conflicted areas with their education. Her name, Cristen. She traveled to Uganda in 2011, and when you talk with her, Cristen will not only tell you it was a life changer, you can see the passion on her face when she tells the story of the children she met.
She brought back hope. Hope that all children feel loved. Hope to one day be able to expand services to more schools and more countries. The hope is turning to reality. Last year, another school was added!
I wear my beads with pride. I have a few variations in colors. My favorite thing to do is take the necklace and wrap it around my wrist. When you compliment me on my beads, you bet your bottom dollar I am going to tell the story behind the beads. Cristen’s story of hope. The children’s stories of accomplishment.
Why do I wear my beads? Why do I gift beads to friends? Why to do I sponsor a child annually? Simple. Every child deserves an education, food, and roof over their head. Every child deserves to the chance to be a child. Laugh, play and learn.
Believe life is good, and life will be good.
Renee
This blog first appeared on itsallgug.com Renee Guglielmetti blogs about her life’s musings and travels.
