An Engagement Story
 This summer my husband and I will celebrate our wedding anniversary – 33 years! I came across this engagement photo of us and knew I had to share it with you. I mean, seriously. Don’t we look like a vintage version of Todd and Christy?
A little story from our engagement has come full circle in a beautiful way. My husband and I met and married in Southern California. The first place we shopped for engagement rings was at Maranatha Village in Costa Mesa where a surfer/artist named Bob Siemon was just starting to sell his jewelry designs. We found a perfect groom’s wedding band designed by Bob that we loved. Only one problem. The wedding band cost $500. To put that in perspective, the budget for our entire wedding was $500!
We walked away without the ring. For five years I put away a little money every month from my waitressing tips. A month before our 5-year anniversary I went back with my saved up $500 cash and brightly explained my plan to surprise my husband. Only one problem. The ring now cost almost $900! The sales associate watched me tear up as I slid the tip money back into my purse.
A man came over and said, “I heard your story, and I want you to have this ring for your husband. Let’s see what we can work out.” That man was Bob Siemon, the owner and designer. And that day I went home with my husband’s wedding band tucked in my purse.
Now hop forward 28 years to last summer when I saw Bob again at a trade show in Denver. I waited at his booth until he was free, and then I introduced myself and told him how I’d been too stunned to properly tell him thank you on that day of his extravagant grace. Once again he watched me tear up in between my heart-felt words of appreciation. He asked if my husband and I were still married, and I said yes. We smiled the best sort of smile at each other.
Bob asked what I was doing at the International Christian Retailers Show, and I told him about the stories I write. I told him about you, my encouraging readers. I also told him I was opening an Online Shop with the dream to one day be able to offer Forever ID  bracelets that would be classic, lovely and affordable. For the second time in my life, this kind man said, “Let’s see what we can work out.”
Perhaps you can see why I am so thrilled to offer to you these new Forever ID bracelets made exclusively for the Robin Jones Gunn Online Shop by Bob Siemon Designs! The details are below, and all I can say is that this full circle is definitely a God-thing. And being married to my "Todd" for more than three decades is definitely a God-thing, too!
Shop News
Forever ID Bracelets
 Our new, exclusive, Forever ID bracelets are here and will be available in the shop on June 11! Todd gave Christy her Forever ID bracelet and told her that no matter what happened, their friendship would last forever. Christy often looked at her bracelet and reminded herself that no matter what happened in her life, her relationship with the Lord would last forever.
Now you can have that same daily reminder when you wear your Forever ID bracelet. Available in both gold and pewter, these bracelets are sold exclusively in our Online Shop. You can pop over there now to view more details.
Anniversary Sale, June 11–June 13
To celebrate the one-year anniversary of our Online Shop, we are throwing the first ever (but sure to be annual) Robin Jones Gunn Online Shop Anniversary Sale, June 11–June 13. You'll receive more info in a special email invitation, but here’s a preview:
- We'll kick off the fun at a Forever Friends Party on Facebook. Lots of exciting give-aways!
- Then we'll unveil the long-awaited Forever bracelets; a pre-sale of my new novel, Under a Maui Moon; loads of new gifts sets; and lovely discounts on your favorite books.
- You'll receive $5 shipping all three days for ALL CUSTOMERS, including all international destinations.
Forever Friends Party on Facebook
June 11, 2010 from 5 p.m.- 7 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time).
Since I consider each one of you to be my Forever Friend, it seemed only fitting to make Forever Friends the theme of our next Facebook Party. Please join us on Friday, June 11 starting at 5 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time). Go to the Notes section of my Facebook "fan" page. The "fan" page is different than my profile page, so please be sure to follow the link above for the party. I'll be available to answer questions as we all "mingle" together. I love these opportunities to get to know you better! As an added bonus, I'll offer door prizes of Forever Friends Journals or Forever Bracelets to four randomly selected participants.
I'd also like to encourage you to invite your Forever Friends to the party! If you post the party information on your Facebook page with a link to my "fan" page ( http://www.facebook.com/pages/Robin-Jones-Gunn/110691292261?ref=ts ), please send an email to robinsnest@robingunn.com with your mailing address and my assistant will enter you into a GRAND PRIZE DRAWING for a Forever Friends Package. This package includes an autographed Forever Friends Journal, a Forever Friends keychain, a Forever Friends "Gus" poster, a Forever T-shirt, and a Forever Bracelet. The last day to enter this drawing is June 10, and the winner will be announced at our party on June 11.
I'm so glad God has given us friendship!
Upcoming Events
June 11-- Forever Friends Facebook Party 5 p.m.- 7p.m. (PDT)
June 11-13-- Robin Jones Gunn Online Shop Anniversary Sale
July 15– Release date of my new novel, Under a Maui Moon. Watch for updates in the next newsletter along with details on pre-release sales of autographed copies.
May your summer be full of promise. And may all of your promises last forever.
With a full heart,
Robin Jones Gunn
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