Artistic endeavors like this engraved pendant can give a renewed sense of peace during a tough time in life.

Earlier in 2007, ESU student Ashton Ludden learned that her boyfriend's father, Mike Dishman, was diagnosed with severe throat cancer and only a short time left to live. As a gift for Mike and his wife, Ashton engraved this two-sided sterling silver pendant with Mike's finger print on one side and a message on the other. An accident earlier in his life made Mike's fingerprint very distinctive. Ashton knew this would be a very personal and enduring symbol for Mike and his wife.

On the back Ashton engraved the phrase, "It's the journey. Mike." in Mike's handwriting style. The combination of the accident-marred print and the uplifting message creates a warm, loving tribute that will be treasured by the Dishmans for a very long time.