06/20/2026
My heart is so full. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who stopped by LuxAeterna’s 2-Year Anniversary Celebration on Friday. I truly wasn’t prepared for the outpouring of love, encouragement, hugs, well-wishes, and kind words.
Over and over, people congratulated me not only on LuxAeterna reaching two years, but also on making it through my cancer journey. Many of you have prayed for me, encouraged me, checked on me, and supported my family through some very difficult days. I will never forget that.
One of the sweetest surprises was seeing some dear friends from my teaching days at Meridian in the 1990s, other teachers I’ve taught with in the past, and some that I currently teach with at Illini Central including one of my besties! To have people from so many different seasons of my life come together to celebrate was incredibly special.
As I looked around the boutique throughout the day, I was reminded once again of God’s faithfulness. Two years ago, I opened LuxAeterna with a dream and a lot of faith. I could never have imagined all that would happen during these first two years, but through every high and low, God has been good.
Thank you for supporting this little boutique, for supporting local small businesses, and most of all, for supporting me.
A special thank you to Melanie from The Bee for making the beautiful bud vase arrangements and to Megan of Smart Cookies Gourmet Sweets for the delicious anniversary cookies. Your amazing small businesses helped make the day even more meaningful.
I left Friday feeling grateful, humbled, and deeply loved.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being part of the LuxAeterna story. ✨
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16
With sincere gratitude,
Susie
Founder, LuxAeterna Permanent Jewelry Boutique
PS Here are just a few of the pictures! I wasn’t able to catch everyone for a pic. If you took some, please share! I would love to see them! ❤️🥰