16/08/2026
Our Story đź’™
Before I show you what I create, I want to share the reason why N&P Keepsakes exists.
This is more than the beginning of a business.
It is the story of two hearts that found each other, a love that grew stronger through every season of life, and a promise that not even death could break.
Thank You, Heavenly Father, for the 12 years, 6 months, and 24 precious days You entrusted Pieter to me.
In 2013, Pieter and I met as complete strangers. We knew nothing about each other; all we had was a name and a conversation. I still remember 2 November 2013 so clearly. We were chatting on BBM while I was attending a funny hat party. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that the man on the other side of those messages would become the love of my life.
Before I ever saw him in person, I had already fallen in love with his voice. The moment I finally met him, my heart simply confirmed what it already knew—he was the man God had chosen for me.
A few months before meeting Pieter, I had lost my father. My heart carried a grief I believed no one would ever truly understand. Then Pieter walked into my life and, without even realizing it, began healing the broken pieces of my heart. Looking back now, I know God placed him on my path for a reason. He became my home, my safe place, my greatest supporter, and my greatest blessing.
We had known each other for only six months when we stood before God and promised each other forever on 26 April 2014. Many people thought it was too soon, but our hearts already knew. That day, we began building a life together.
For 12 years, 6 months, and 24 precious days, we shared a love that carried us through every season of life. We laughed together, cried together, dreamed together, and faced every challenge side by side. We weren't perfect, but together we were stronger than anything life placed before us.
Pieter was the kind of man who would give his last to make someone else smile. He loved quietly, deeply, and selflessly. No matter how difficult life became, he always made sure I felt loved. Whether it was a small surprise, a thoughtful gesture, or simply showing up when I needed him most, he had a way of reminding me that I was cherished.
When my own health struggles became overwhelming, Pieter carried me through them. He encouraged me when I felt defeated, held my hand through uncertainty, and never stopped believing in me. Even while his own world was quietly beginning to fall apart, he continued putting me first.
One of the things Pieter believed in most was my dream of creating keepsake jewellery. Long before I fully believed in myself, he encouraged me to keep going. He reminded me that every piece I created could bring comfort to someone carrying the pain of losing a loved one. He saw something special in my work and never stopped encouraging me to build it into something meaningful.
Then, on 2 July 2026, my world changed forever.
The man who had helped heal my broken heart became the greatest heartbreak I would ever face.
The man who carried me through every storm was suddenly gone.
The future we dreamed of together disappeared in a single moment.
Now I understand the unbearable silence that follows goodbye. I understand what it feels like to long for one more hug, one more conversation, one more, "My love, I'm here." I understand what it means to search for a way to keep someone close when your heart still reaches for them every single day.
That is why N&P Keepsakes exists.
This is not simply a business.
It is a love story.
It is a dream Pieter believed in.
It is a promise that I will continue building what he encouraged me to create.
Every bracelet, necklace, keyring, and keepsake is made with more than my hands—it is made with my heart. Every piece carries compassion, understanding, and the hope that it will bring comfort to someone walking a road similar to mine.
N&P Keepsakes is Pieter's legacy, living on through love.
Every keepsake I create is for him.
And every keepsake I create is for you—because love never truly ends. It simply finds a new way to stay with us.
Forever loved. Forever remembered. Forever in my heart.
If our story has touched your heart, it would mean the world to me if you would follow N&P Keepsakes, share this post, or leave a đź’™ in the comments.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
Because true love never ends. It simply finds a new way to stay with us. đź’™
