Kristian Leigh Martin 7/28/1994 - 9/17 /2005
The whole Desire to make jewelry was born one day as I visited this sweet little angel in the hospital. Kristian was diagnosed with cancer and undergoing treatment when I paid her a visit. While there I noticed her making jewelry. My husband asked her to make him something. I’m sure at the time it was a kind gesture but what she created became precious to him and he still has til this day. I sat down with her and began to make jewelry with a kit that the hospital supplied to give the young patients something to take their minds off their awful treatments.
Made by Kristen Martin for my husband Pastor Charlie Adams
It brought a smile to her face to create and it also brought a smile to mine. The times I visited it became something we did together. I told her then that I liked it so much that I was going to go out and purchase my own kit. I never took any jewelry making classes but I was inspired by a very young teacher who didn’t know what she was leaving me with. I have been making jewelry ever since. In memory of Kristen I wanted to make this story known I thought it would inspire others to know where the idea and concept came from. Thank you Kristian Martin!
