Every bracelet we create carries a story. Often, that story begins with something deeply personal — a moment of loss, love, or renewal. But sometimes, the stories that move us most aren’t our own. This is one of those stories.
A few weeks ago, Jane and Emily sat in the back booth of Crave. Pam — a dear friend, fierce supporter of Embrace Our Souls, and someone whose heart beats for community — joined them, bringing along Yvette. They had never met Yvette before but had been holding her in their hearts for some time.
After hugs, tears, and a few deep breaths, the four sat together to chat over lunch. What unfolded at that table wasn’t just conversation. It was connection — raw, honest, and full of grace.
Yvette shared her truth. She spoke aloud what had happened to her and her family — something so unimaginable that most of us couldn’t find words for it. But she did, because she believes that speaking it gives it less power.
Between laughter and tears, she told stories of her husband — small, beautiful moments that reminded them how love lingers even in loss. And as she spoke, what shone through most was her courage.
She gives them hope.
They all do.
In the wake of heartbreak, Yvette and her family continue to show up. They tell their story. They seek healing. They choose love. That is the essence of what Embrace Our Souls was created to honor — the resilience of the human spirit and the power of connection to heal what feels unhealable.
From her bag, Emily shared the story of how Hope came to be — a bracelet born from the belief that light can be found even in darkness. They gifted Yvette three, one for each member of her family.
Their conversation that afternoon led them to Imagine Farm, a sanctuary in Dayton, Minnesota that has played a powerful role in their journey.
Imagine Farm is a place where compassion meets education — a safe haven for rescued animals and a space for people to find peace through connection. It’s where healing happens quietly, surrounded by kindness and care. They knew instantly that they wanted to help lift them up.
Join us in supporting Imagine Farm:
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Purchase a Hope Bracelet, and we’ll donate 50% of proceeds to Imagine Farm:
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Or make a direct donation to their incredible organization:
👉 imaginefarm.org/donate
Yvette’s own words say it best:
“In the wake of such horror and tragedy, we have found peace and healing at a wonderful sanctuary in Dayton MN — Imagine Farm.
Where compassion meets education, Imagine Farm provides a peaceful haven for rescued animals while inspiring positive change through meaningful experiences.
Through interactive programs and personal connections with our animal residents, visitors discover the remarkable personalities of these incredible beings.
As part of their commitment to animal welfare, they proudly support local animal rescues. Our family has found great healing and comfort spending time with the animals at Imagine Farm.”
— Yvette Hoffman
That day — and Yvette’s story — will stay with EOS always. It reminds us that hope lives in the spaces we create for one another, in the stories we share, and in the love that continues to show up even after loss.
This is what it means to Embrace Our Souls.
This is what it means to believe in hope.
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