A Serenity Box

handcrafted

for

A girl named, "Serenity."  Serenity is a native, inuit little girl, living (and basically adopted by heart) with my oldest daughter and family in Alaska.  Recently my son,  Joshua, stayed with the family for a few months, way up there, in Alaska.  He became very attached to his niece by blood, and the "adopted by heart" girls living at his sister's house, as he did to his nephew, Nicholas. This handcrafted box for Serenity, in essence represents her name.  Serenity, essentially means tranquil. Being tranquil should lead to peace which one would wish for a little, inuit girl needing to be cared for and loved.  Hence, he used a peace symbol,  plus some fun found objects to enhance this special, handcrafted box he made just for Serenity!  

In the last post, his handcrafted box was for his niece, Emily. Looking up the English meaning of the name "Emily," defines it as
"hardworking.....striving."  If one refers to the Urban definition especially lovely meanings are to be found.  Her Uncle found her fitting many of the found definitions, which makes her a very special child indeed.
Previously he had made a special box for Arin.  The definition of her name seems vague to me, but implies great beauty and intelligence, among other things.  Another very special child in the eyes of  her surrogate Uncle.   Not exactly a little girl, nor a teenage girl, yet, another inuit child needing care and love, these were attributes seen in her.  A photo of Arin's box is not available, but none the less, it was made especially for her.  
Next comes nephew Nicholas's box.  It's in the works and will be his special, little boy box with accents linking to his inuit heritage. A box for a smiley, rambunctious boy and  his tools.  This will assure the concept of "even steven."  You remember that old concept?  If doing something for one, trying to make sure to do it evenly for others present.  Like dividing that one candy bar into five equal pieces so each could have a bite without playing favorites?  That seems important to me.  How about you?