Guardian Angel Necklace

Shelter me under thy wings. Lighten my path, direct my steps. Do not leave me, stay quite near me and defend me. But above all come to my help in the struggles of my life.

As a licensed Funeral Director in the state of California, I help people through one of the most horrific experiences of their lives. The loss of a loved one. Through laymen terms and casual conversation people tend to use the term "Closure" when they refer to coming to terms with their loss. I say to have "closure" in dealing with loss is like closing the door on them for eternity.

I personally prefer the term "Acceptance", because in my eyes you over time come to accept that your friend, husband, mother is not coming home. That they are not going to be there when you call, or need to talk in a traditional sense. Which is not an easy reality to come to terms with.

That being said I have created "Hadija", a winged representation of our loved ones who have passed over. Who in my eyes are there to protect and guide us as we carry on.

I name this piece in memory of my best friend Hadija Lorraine Royer.