At the beginning of the New Year, many think about New Year’s resolutions. These resolutions, no doubt, will vary from one end of the spectrum to the other. Losing weight, making better grades in school, getting a better job, or having a closer relationship with those we love are some of the most common resolutions. Or it may be a deeper resolution such as moving past the hurts we have experienced by losing someone important in our life. I can easily relate. When I was in my mid-teens, my father died of a heart attack. It was a traumatic experience for me, watching my father die right before my eyes. Needless to say, his passing left a big void in my life and it was painful! I soon came to t
When the idea of a class ring first hit me, I knew I had to include the two most important parts of my life, my children, Ashley and Ben, Jr. I designed the ring so their initials ACBC would be prominently displayed on the ring. Accordingly, their initials are highlighted in diamonds along one side. It was their love, along with my love for them, that gave me a true purpose in life! This powerful force motivated my success. I knew that if I was a “success,” I would provide for them in the present and give them an example that they could emulate to secure their own futures. Today, some 30 years after having the ring made, I continue to enjoy a wonderful relationship with Ashley and Ben. And t
