The morning light shimmered through the trees and gave the lake an otherworldly hue. Everything in summer Michigan seemed to have a soft shimmer to it, as though God had hung gauze over the sky and softly scattered glitter on all His creations.

The Dragonfly CharmEmbrace The Magic of Nature & Life Will Be Filled with Good Fortune

The Mustard Seed CharmWith Faith As Small As A Mustard Seed, Then You Can Move Mountains: Nothing Will Be Impossible

A Mother & Daughter's Love Is Never Separated

I hear my family's voices in the jangling of my charms.

The Kite CharmFor A Life Filled with High-Flying Fun, Play with the Wonder of A Child

The Sewing Machine CharmTo A Life Bound by Family, The Thread That Ties Us All Together

The Hot Air Balloon CharmLife Can Be Filled with Adventure If You Let Yourself Soar

The Ice Cream Cone CharmYou Will Never Work A Day Once You Discover A Passion That Makes Your Life Rich & Sweet

The Puzzle Piece CharmTo A Life Filled with Friends Who Complete You

The Loon CharmTo A Life Filled with A Love Whose Voice Always Calls You Home

The Book CharmYour Story Will Never End As Long As Your Chapters Are Shared

The Shooting Star CharmTo Be Lucky in Love, You Must First Believe in Miracles

The Snowflake CharmBe As Unique As A Snowflake: Embrace All Your Dimensions

Draw outside the lines! Make the sky purple instead of blue! That's what it looks like to dreamers!

What wish did you grant me?" Lolly asked. "I can't tell you," the little girl said very seriously. "But if you believe, it will come true.

If I had to describe the scent of Michigan in spring and summer, it wouldn't be aparticular smell – blooming wildflowers or boat exhaust off the lake – it would be a color: Green.

I've had an amazing life. One filled with blessings I could never have imagined.Depressed is the last thing I am. Realistic, yes. Sad, never.