Today’s giveaway is from Maya of French Honey ::
If you’ve been reading Ginny’s blog for a while, you may know me as Springtree Road from my yarn-dyeing days. I sold my handspun yarn starting in 2009, then hand-dyed yarn starting in 2011. In April of 2012, we added a handsome baby boy to make our family four. And still I dyed yarn, because I love it. I love mixing the colors, I love the smell of the wool, and I really love the people. But sometimes things happen and you find yourself on a different path than you expected.
We knew before he was born that Holden had club feet. I had time to research treatment and talk to a specialist, and I knew that club feet are usually fairly simple to treat with the Ponseti Method. What we didn’t know until he was born is that Holden actually has Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. This is an umbrella term for a variety of syndromes that can cause joint contractures. There is a whole spectrum of disability that people with AMC can be on, most of which is decided by the underlying causes of the condition.
On the AMC spectrum, Holden is mildly affected in his hands and feet, and we don’t actually know the cause. But that doesn’t really matter; the treatment is the same. For the first year, we spent a lot of time with doctors and therapists. Now we mainly just spend some time with his physical and occupational therapists. He’s doing great and I’m sure he will improve even more in the next few years.
If you’re the mom of a child with a disability, you know there’s a tiredness that accumulates in your body and your mind. Once you finally get into a rhythm, your new normal includes precious little time to yourself. Any time you used to spend on your favorite creative outlet can get lost in so many doctor appointments, your own research to find the best methods of treatment for your child, your daily at-home therapy sessions, and tending to the needs of everyone else in your home. When I could no longer keep up with the demands of running a successful hand-dyed yarn business, I prayed and God gave me French Honey. This little shop has been just what I needed this year.
What I love about French Honey is that it gives me the time that I need with my family, provides me a way to get creative, and is very simple to fit into my everyday routine. I love that I can provide my customers with quality pendants, so many design options, and the utmost affordability. And with my “Buy 3, Get 1 Free” deal, you can take care of all the little gifts on your holiday list. I add new designs every week, so please visit when you can.
For today’s giveaway, Maya is offering the above pictured pendant to one Small Things reader. In addition, Maya is offering a 10% discount on all orders through Tuesday. The coupon code is SMALLTHINGS
For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post. Comments will close and a winner will be randomly selected on Monday, November 11.
Comments are closed. The winner is Lou Anne, “I think I must have been Louisa May Alcott in my former life! Your pendents are lovely.”
Thanks, Maya and French Honey!
Jenn B says
beautiful pendants. The dragonfly is very eye-catching to me.
melissa jewell says
Cute love them.
Rachel says
Beautiful story and lovely necklaces.
Ashley says
Thanks for the opportunity!
Melissa says
Those eyes! 🙂 Life does often get in the way, but it is amazing the gifts that are received when we open ourselves up to them.
Elise says
These are so incredibly cool- such a simple idea but I would love to own many of these and be able to even double some up. Thanks for the introduction and the chance to win the coffee pendant! 🙂
Sharon says
Oh, I just love these – and thanks for sharing your story.
kate C. says
Love the quote and the pendants are really neat! Thanks!
Rhonda says
Have NEVER seen such a precious little boy! You are truly blessed!
Chelle says
Thank you for sharing your story, and your work!
Sarah Jane says
My favorite necklace is the Union Jack necklace.