A special tribute for Precious Moments' 30th Anniversary!  In anticipation of our Anniversary Party in Branson, we'd like to share 30 inspirational stories in 30 days.  These remarkable stories reflect the true spirit of Precious Moments, and have been submitted by enthusiasts all over the world!

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 30-From the Rubble, Faith is Found

Post date: 9/24/2008

Hurricane Katrina dealt my family and all of Pass Christian, MIssissippi, a terrible blow. Months after the storm we found ourselves cleaning up debris, fighting the battle of the insurance companies, looking forward to better days, and remembering what we had and what we have lost. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 29-Heaven Bound

Post date: 9/23/2008

I have always thought that Precious Moments figurines were meant to remind us of the “precious moments” in our lives. Being reminded of these “precious moments” has become even more “precious” since May 27, 2007, Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 28-Blessed With Precious Moments

Post date: 9/22/2008

Where do I begin? I have been collecting Precious Moments since 1985. I got married at the early age of 16. No, I was not pregnant. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 27-Bringing Back Memories

Post date: 9/21/2008

My sister actually introduced me to Precious Moments and I fell in love with them immediately. The figurines are really special, the colors are beautiful, and the details are amazing. But for me these figurines mean more than just something pretty to look at. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 26-Precious Angel

Post date: 9/20/2008

My story started in 2001. I had a friend who went on a trip to Alaska and became sick while there. She went to the doctor and found out she had pancreatic cancer. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 25-Precious Heirlooms

Post date: 9/19/2008

My Grandma Clark loved her Precious Moments. She had them all over her apartment. She lived in Colorado and I lived in California. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 24-No More Tears

Post date: 9/18/2008

After going through the home study process, last January, we were legally ready to adopt. We had wanted to adopt a child for years, and finally felt God telling us it was time. We have two biological children, ages 6 and 4. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 23-A Mother's Legacy

Post date: 9/17/2008

My name is Renee and I am 23 years old. I am sorry to say that my mother has been dead for 11 years (she died of a stroke) and my dad has been gone for 23 years. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 22-In Philip's Room

Post date: 9/16/2008

In August 1999, my daughter and I visited the Precious Moments Chapel and park. Only a short month prior to our visit I had lost my mother after a very long illness. I had actually planned on flying from our home in Oregon to where our daughter was living at the time in Cincinnati in July, but due my mother's health condition I postponed my trip. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 21 - Lifelong Collection

Post date: 9/15/2008

I have a fairly large collection of Precious Moments figurines and they all mean something special to me. My husband started buying them for me when we were dating back in 1979. The first one he purchased for me was the one of the boy doctoring the world, "Jesus Is The Answer." Together we were going to "take on the world." Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 20 - God Bless The Day We Found You

Post date: 9/14/2008

"God Bless The Day We Found You" was the name of the piece I found when we adopted our daughter 20 years ago.  It was so perfect, since it was a little girl.  I have never seen another one like it anywhere.  As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 19 - I Love You Forever And Always

Post date: 9/13/2008

I have been collecting Precious Moments soon will be 25 years.  But one is more special than any one I have. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 18 - A Precious Moments Angel

Post date: 9/12/2008

My husband and I experienced a precious moment in our lives October 7th, 2007.  We had a daughter that we named Halle Lynette.  She was born 4 1/2 months early and lived only 5 minutes. We call her our Precious Moment!  When we see the Precious Moments angels, it reminds us of our beautiful daughter, who is an angel.  Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 17 - Helping to Keep a Memory Alive

Post date: 9/11/2008

I can remember when I was first introduced to Precious Moments.  I was just 4 or 5 years old.  I lived in Trinidad & Tobago at the time while my father worked in the USA.  He would always travel back and forth to see me and my sisters for as long as I can  remember.  I can remember him bringing Precious Moments coloring books and cards home for us.  We would run to him before he could even put his bags down and we would jump all over him.  Giving Precious Moments gifts has been a tradition between my sisters and myself on special occasions. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 16 -Tub Full Of Love for Precious Moments

Post date: 9/10/2008

I received my first piece, "Tub Full Of Love," from a girlfriend and her family as a thank-you gift.  When I opened the gift from the family, I fell in love with the piece.  Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 15 -No Other Eggs-actly

Post date: 9/09/2008

This is a story about my first grandchild. After he was born, his parents moved from Minnesota to Texas.  This was hard to have your only grandson live so far away.  When he turned 5, my daughter sent him up all by himself on a plane to visit us for the summer.  Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 14 - To A Very Special Sister

Post date: 9/08/2008

My youngest sister, Bennie, and I were very close when we were growing up and remained close until she passed away with cancer at age 52.  I was 8 years older so she was always the "little sister," but I still looked to her for advice. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 13 - Finding Healing at the Chapel

Post date: 9/07/2008

This is a story of three sisters that were split up, put back together through their mother’s death, and took a journey to Carthage, Missouri to visit the Precious Moments Chapel; a story of forgiveness, grace, and love. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 12 - Lord I'm Coming Home

Post date: 9/06/2008

My mom has been collecting Precious Moments figurines since one of her sisters worked for Enesco in Illinois. When I was much younger, I remember my mom collecting all of the pieces for the nativity scene. As the years went on, my brothers, Brian and Daniel, and I would buy PMs for our mom while she expanded her collection. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 11 - Special Friends to a "Tea"

Post date: 9/05/2008

When we joined a new church, my then 6-year old daughter was one of a couple children in the church.  She received a lot of attention from all the older members.  However, she immediately became attached to one of the members.  Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 10 - Sealed With A Kiss

Post date: 9/04/2008

After 11 years of marriage, my youth minister husband left me for another woman. He thought the grass was greener on the other side. That's when I purchased the piece, "It May Be Greener, But It's Just As Hard To Cut." Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 9 - Precious Moments Pooka

Post date: 9/03/2008

One of my most prized Precious Moments is of a girl and a puppy is leaping out of a Lost & Found box, “You Just Can't Replace A Good Friendship”. Here is my “tail." Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 8 - Discovering The Chapel

Post date: 9/02/2008

When we set out to find Precious Moments, all we knew was that it was somewhere near Joplin, MO. So we headed south and followed the signs. My mother, Nylah, is 85 years old and uses a wheel chair for a lot of walking. I was in auto accident six weeks before the trip and my niece Cindy sprained her ankle very badly three days before the trip, so she was also in a wheel chair. We decided that we were going to have a good time anyway. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 7 - I Believe in Miracles

Post date: 9/01/2008

When I was 16 years old I had a child that I had to give up for adoption. I am now 50 and not a moment do I regret my decision. It wasn't about how much I loved the little boy but how was I going to do the right thing by him with no family support. So my decision was made. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 6 - Safe In The Arms Of Jesus

Post date: 8/31/2008

It was December 1991 and my handicapped son had been sick and we thought it was the flu. He was not getting better so I took him to the doctor and they sent him immediately to the hospital and did tests. They thought he had scar tissue and operated on him for that. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 5 - Bobby's Song - Jesus Loves Me

Post date: 8/30/2008

We were at the Precious Moments Chapel in March of this year for the first time. I collect Precious Moments plates and figurines. What a wonderful place. The lady who gave the tour was so good. I do not know how she does it. I was in tears and when I actually got to the Chapel and saw the memory books I could only think of my nephew Bobby. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 4 - With This Ring I...

Post date: 8/29/2008

It was 17th September 1999. My sister invited a couple of her girlfriends and a male colleague, CK, over to our place in Johor Bahru, Malaysia to celebrate her birthday. It was a tiring day for me after a torturous two hours of Mathematics tuition. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 3 - Precious Friends Are Heaven Sent

Post date: 8/28/2008

Last year in April I was diagnosed with cancer. I had prayed that the tumor in my lung was not cancer. While I didn't get the miracle that I prayed for, I did get a much much bigger miracle that I had not imagined. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 2 - It Only Takes A Moment To Care

Post date: 8/27/2008

I am 78 years young and not too romantic with words, but this past Valentine's Day my bride gave me "It Only Takes A Moment To Care" Precious Moments figurine. I have it placed at my dinner mat, along with her wedding picture. Read more

Precious Moments' 30 Stories in 30 Days: Day 1 - Anniversary Surprise

Post date: 8/26/2008

I have always been an avid collector of Precious Moments, since I was a teenager. I even had a Precious Moments figurine on the top of my wedding cake! Read more