12/05/2016
To a Valued New Relationship,
My name is Patricia Reyes and my small home-based business aptly named Free Form Creations was borne out of necessity and hope. In December of 2014 my son was born with a condition deemed Rhombencepholosynapsis. In laymen's terms, it is described as a Fused Cerebellum. The condition is replete with disability probabilities.
Even more scary, we learned that the condition is so rare that there are only approximately 100 extensively studied cases in the United States. Because of its rarity and the myriad number of conditions associated with the condition, doctors inundated us with information that only served to fan the flames of fear and worry.
To overcome my daily worry and to calm myself in the midst of doctor visits, visits with speech pathologist, genetics professionals, occupational, behavioral, physical therapist and more, I feverishly sought a way to keep my hope alive and to escape the all-consuming worry.
In stepped the beauty and peace of mind associated with uniquely handmade beaded jewelry. After a visit to the Denver Gem & Bead Show and viewing the beautiful and meticulous works of artisans like BronzPony Beaded Jewelry, Jill Wizeman, Off the Beaded Path and more on YouTube my interest was piqued. I found that as I sat and worked, my son would sit quietly by my side, exploring the texture and feel of my works and the individual beads themselves. More surprisingly, it quieted his little mind.
Eventually, I was introduced to the Etsy site by my sister-in-law. There I discovered a multitude of artisans creating inspiring works, not unlike my own, that often reflected their innermost feelings and, to me, in some cases resembled attempts to address life's challenges.
Necessity dictated that I find some way to generate some supplemental income as we were now relegated to my husband’s USMC disability income. Today I share that same inspiration with you through Free Form Creations..Com The pieces featured here are those my son seems to like most and those that I believe will spark a certain something in people looking for a unique fashion accessory or statement. I have also included special pieces that my wholesale bead provider and other artisans have suggested as a complement to my works. These include pieces featured in categories like: Roman Glass, Sterling Diamonds, Ethereal Blue Topaz, Akoya Pearls & Gold and much much more!
I hope that you find what inspires you as you explore the offerings featured here. Additionally, through the relationships I have developed with suppliers in my search for creativity and uniqueness, I also feature on my Free Form Creations site, exquisitely handmade pieces made with silver and gold and accented with a variety of precious stones.
Entertain this thought as you explore the offerings; despite what the doctor's and prognosticators put in front of us, our son has grown to be a go getter and doesn't even know what the word can't means. That's why we named him Diamanté (His Name is Spanish/Italian for Diamond). As you my well know diamonds are forged by fire and are one of the most precious stones in the world. Diamante is so very precious to us.
Diamante's tenacity and persistence keeps my hope alive. In life, we all battle hopelessness at some point. And no matter who you are or what your situation; HOPE is the one thing you'll always need and that thing inside you that pushes you past adversity. Hope keeps our dreams vivid and it spurs creativity - hope is very powerful!
Hope is more than a motivational thought or a fading daydream; hope is a nothing-is-impossible-firestorm refusing to be quelled. It’s an awareness that God is expecting, looking forward to and longing to show you His goodness.
Hope is what stabilizes your frantic thoughts and emotions - it’s an awareness that there is no problem big enough to keep Him from rescuing you. Find what fills you with hope and pursue it with an undying vigor. You will be pleasantly surprised in the end. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and my family personally and we hope you enjoy the view.
Patricia Newson
freeformjewelry.com
