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White and Pristine waters. Fernandina Beach, Florida, was straight out of a postcard! The perfect spot for my husband, Don, and me to celebrate our forty-first wedding anniversary. Only one thing could top it off, I thought while looking through a bowl of shells in a gift shop.

Six years earlier I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Soon after, our daughter had surprised me with a simple necklace that said “believe.” It instantly boosted my faith. So much so that over the years Don and our son each gave me believe necklaces too.

After that, I found myself inspired to collect “believe” ornaments, angel figurines, candles, garden rocks, towels–even after I went into remission. But most of the time, the items seemed to find me!

I hadn’t even thought about finding a “believe” token in Florida, when I saw a bowl of small pewter seashells inscribed with words like trust, hope and love. I told the sales clerk about my collection and we searched and searched. None of the shells said believe.

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