A Collector’s Story
Finding Hope and Healing at the Chapel made the trip. It turned out to be a very good decision. “It was amazing going in there for the first time,” recalls Nicole. “It was so peaceful and I just felt completely different. It was like all the emotions I had after the miscarriage were addressed, and then lifted. Each of the stories and all of the details about the
The most precious thing…Erik
individuals in the murals of Heaven’s gate, it all gave me hope. I knew my baby went to an unbelievable place and it made me feel at peace.” While at the Chapel she felt strong enough to purchase some gifts for friends of hers who were expecting a child in October. “When we got home, I explained to my friends a little about Precious Moments and they teared up when I gave them their gifts,” says Nicole. “It made me feel really good to give them something special.” It turned out that in September Nicole found out she was
pregnant once again. To share the news with her mother, she bought her a Precious Moments trinket box that said, “Love Is… Grandmother’s Smile.” Needless to say, her mother was overjoyed! They went back to the Chapel in December to see the lights and to make some special purchases for her baby on the way. Her son is now a happy, healthy six-month-old and Nicole looks forward to marking his special occasions with Precious Moments. She knows that it was God that granted her this little “precious moment” for her to love and care for. Nicole and Lori continue to collect together, dropping not- so-subtle hints for gifts they would enjoy. They are planning another trip to the Chapel this winter to enjoy the lights and sounds once again. Their fondness for Precious Moments is something that brings them even closer, allowing them to express emotions and share memories in a unique way.
The Rose Family; Kurtis, Nicole and Erik
Nicole Pruitt had been wanting to visit the Precious Moments Chapel for some time. Her mom, Lori, was a long-time collector and she herself had loved Precious Moments since she was a kid. So, Nicole and her parents made plans to make the drive to Carthage, Missouri in July of last year. Tragically, two weeks before the scheduled trip, she suffered a miscarriage. She debated whether or not she should go. She wasn’t sure if she was ready. In the end, at her husband’s urging, she and her parents
Lori with grandson Erik
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WINTER 2017
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