c/o Thank you to AK Jewelers for collaborating with me on this post!

I remember the moment vividly when my hand started tingling with pain and I had an odd feeling in my hands that indicated my ring was too small. I didn’t want to think about that being the truth. I brushed it off and decided perhaps my hands had swelled because of the heat! This ring, once a symbol of our love and commitment, now mirrored the changes life had etched into my being. It was a bittersweet realization that spoke of growth and victory, yet also reminded me of the challenges of these fifteen years. As I gently set the ring aside, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of nostalgia for the days when it fit perfectly, snugly, a constant reminder of a love that was held by the love of Jesus towards both Doug and I.

It was tough for me to accept the fact that I didn’t fit into my wedding ring anymore. So first I had to take off my pride and then the ring! And when I did, It revealed a huge indent on my finger and hurt skin around it. It felt so uncomfortable and so did my soul. I couldn’t fathom I didn’t fit my ring anymore. My initial reaction was to feel ashamed that I had to think of resizing it.

The enemy whispered into my ear. “You are too big for your wedding ring and it doesn’t fit you anymore.”

I asked a friend what they would do and immediately she suggested I go get it re-sized! She helped me by encouraging me and praying for me. Sometimes it seems like things like this shoulnd’t matter to us. But if we allow God to minister to our hearts we can see ourselves a little bit better and understand why we feel the way we do. It’s an invitation to know ourselves and God better. After pressing into the discomfort, I realized it wasn’t just about the size for me. It had so many complex layers, like that of an onion. So I sat with the discomfort of the pain in my soul and in my finger. I decided it would be better for me to resize it to a bigger ring and not make it mean anything else other than I’ve evolved out of the body I had fifteen years ago and I think that’s okay!

I’ve learned to honor the person I’ve become and little by little I’ve been able to embrace ALL of me. Kind of like when I finally bought pants in my new size! I’m learning to embrace the woman I am today. The parts that are good and those parts that are not so good. The broken and the awesome. The healed and the healing.

Sometimes we get stuck in these ruts and patterns that we need to challenge. Either by opening up to God about it or to someone whom we can trust.

I don’t know if you’re on this blog post because you are also experiencing the reality of not fitting into your wedding ring, if you are, I hope this is MAJOR encouragement to you and your heart, soul and FINGER! Know that you are beloved by God no matter what and that YOU are important to take care of.

I got a friend’s referral to visit a jewelry shop in Sacramento, AK Jewelers! Excited about the possibility of my ring fitting better, I immediately went in to get a quote. AK Jewelers took a rather painful part of my story and made a GORGEOUS version of my wedding ring!

AK Jewelers in Sacramento is a destination of exquisite craftsmanship and timeless beauty. It's a family-owned shop with warm customer service! Sofia met my gaze as I walked in the door and she immediately helped me to figure out what size I needed to go up to. She took a good expert look at my ring and suggested in a few months I should replace the prongs and head to protect my diamond. I decided to do the whole of it then and there! I had two of my rings sized up, as well as the prongs and head changed to protect my diamond! Sofia was kind, efficient and made an uncomfortable situation for me super awesome with her customer service!

When Lidia the “Sparle Specialist” called me a few weeks later and told me my ring was ready to pick up, I bolted to AK Jewelers! I really wasn’t ready for the SPECTACULAR result. My ring felt like a UPGRADE of a ring. Sister! I can’t even tell you how joy-filled I was. My heart soul and body said yes to the ring and I felt totally energized for the NEW ME.

AK Jewelers are efficient and very good at what they do! You can tell the level of craftsmanship they have the minute you pick up your piece! It’s so sweet to see that they started as a “Mom & Pop Shop” when their father opened the doors of their original jewelry store, located on Folsom Boulevard in 1976!

That’s a LONG time in business which means they are doing many things RIGHT! Now they are located in Arden Town at 546 La Sierra Dr. Sacramento, CA 95864!

With an extensive collection of fine jewelry, their expert team of jewelers curates stunning pieces that captivate the eye and thrill the soul. From dazzling diamond engagement rings to elegant necklaces and bracelets, AK Jewelers offers an array of designs to suit every style and occasion. Their commitment to quality and artistry in your jewels are unparalleled, ensuring that each piece is meticulously crafted to fit your vision. Whether you're searching to re-size your ring like me or to find a gift, or your wedding rings; AK Jewelers in Sacramento is the epitome of artistry and craftsmanship! I would recommend you visit them for any of your jewelry needs if you are in the Sacramento area!

They did such a good job and I SMILED from ear to ear when I saw my ring from 15 years ago become a new part of the symbol of my commitment and love to my husband. It evolved WITH ME to fit the woman that I am NOW!

Change is always hard however, it can lead us to discover parts of us that we didn’t even know. And most importantly parts of God that we didn’t ever fathom. THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE TODAY!

And a HUGE THANK YOU to AK Jewelers for trusting me! I pray you get so many loyal customers for more years to come!