Pendant #1345 – Be Strong
I recently received this necklace from a friend and coworker. I lost my 22 year old son in March. He was truly an angel from Heaven during his time here with us. He was nonverbal, but his spirit...
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Strength Stories
Read the stories shared by people around the world who wear and share Traveling Pendants.
Pendant #854 – Strength
Was gifted the pendant from a sweet friend who wore it during her husband's battle with Colin Cancer. It brought me comfort and added to the strength I received from God during my husband's fight...
Pendant #417 – Medical Scares and Unanswered Questions
I was gifted the Brave Heart pendant by my mother for the 32nd Birthday. Back in January 2021 I was coming back from a church volunteer event with my mother and two of my children in the car when...
Pendant #1,540 – Tough Road
I was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. My sister-in-law gave me this pendant. I know I have a tough road ahead with surgery, chemo, radiation, etc. But I'm grateful to have so much support...
Pendant #181 – Courage
After years of inspiring my dearest Anne ,it is time for the courage to be given again: I am passing this pendant to my dear friend Linda. Since 2000 we have met once a week to pray,share our...
Pendant #1,325 – Life After Loss
I lost my husband, Bruce, on December 27, 2023…the kindest, loving man I will ever know. I was given the traveling pendant on his Celebration of Life by Tami Whalen on January 13th. It has given...
Pendant #403 – Live Life Fully
Several years ago when I was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, I was really surprised--I felt fine and had the support of my family and great friends. This last six months has been a...
Pendant #808 – Family Found Strength
“Call me Gonzo,” he said. That’s my dad in a nutshell. He was a zany, bright, and unique man. Losing him suddenly was difficult for us all but my family found strength in each other by keeping...
Pendant #1,008 – Keep Going
When I was 5 months pregnant with my 2nd baby I unexpectedly found out I had triple negative breast cancer that had spread to my liver, lungs, bones and brain. I unfortunately had to terminate...
Pendant #880 – Continuing to Fight
Lydia is my 14-year-old niece. I gave her this pendant as she continues to hike through the mountainous, treacherous journey of Ewings Sarcoma bone cancer. She started this journey in 10/22. It...
Pendant #1,482
My husband had a hemorrhagic stroke March 22, 2023. He is paralyzed on his right side & has aphasia. He is in rehab @ Moody Rehabilitation Institute in Galveston, Texas. He is making small...
Pendant #8 – What Would Carson Do?
Carson came into this world on April 25, 2005 and left us on April 14, 2023. Weeks before his 18th birthday and a month before his High School graduation. Carson gave a hard fought battle to an...