Symbols of my Faith
by the Happy Lady
How it Began
Designed by “The Happy Lady” herself, Symbols of my Faith is a unique collection of inspired charm pieces, symbolic of the Latter-day Saint Faith. Each limited-edition set contains a special theme that tells the story of the restored Church of Jesus Christ in these latter days and is released for a limited time only.
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​The idea came about in 2023 when Lindsey set out to create a charm bracelet that could best reflect her faith. After finding various pieces from different online stores, Lindsey realized that none of these designs, metals, and sizes matched, which made for one odd looking bracelet. So, in true Happy Lady style, Lindsey decided that if the product didn't exist, she would just have to bring it into existence!
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After working on the designs with an independent drafter/engineer in Missouri, Lindsey took those designs to production with Utah-based company, Symbol Arts, where they were polished up and brought to life.
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Lindsey is excited to finally be able to share this unique collection through the release of her first set, the Last Dispensation series. Released May of 2025. You too can now share the story of your faith by wearing it. A true testimony on a chain, Symbols of my Faith provides a beautiful way for Latter-day Saints to share their testimony with others. It's a great conversation starter, and makes an excellent gift for the special people in your life.
"Last Dispensation"Series
Released May 2025
It was a beautiful spring morning in 1820 when 14-year-old Joseph Smith knelt in a wooded area near his home in Manchester, New York with the pressing question, which church on the earth was the Lord's true church?
Unbeknownst to the world that day, this humble farm boy's pleading prayer was heard and answered. Through an intimately profound and sacred experience, Joseph's prayer was undeniably answered and the prophesied last "dispensation of the fulness of times", spoken of by Paul in Ephesians 1:10 was ushered in.
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This new era was earmarked by the visitation of angels, the Spirit of God being poured out, Priesthood keys and authority being restored, and a response to the heavenly call to gather in scattered Israel from the four corners of the earth.
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What started in a small corner of upstate New York, would spread west where saints from other lands, nations, and tongues would come gather in, to help build up God's Kingdom on the earth, and prepare the world for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. ​​
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Angel Moroni
Described as "having a countenance of lightning" by Joseph, the Angel Moroni foreseen in Revelation 14:6 is the custodian of the plates containing the everlasting gospel. He is the symbol of all things being restored during this last dispensation.
Throughout the world, the Angel Moroni stands on top of the Lord's Holy temples with trumpet raised and sounding to the nations that the gospel has been restored and the Lord is soon returning.
Restoration Key
The restoration of all things included restoring God's priesthood keys and authority that had been taken from the earth after the martyrdoms of Christ's original apostles.
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​Ancient apostles and prophets such as John the Baptist, Peter, James, and John, Elias, Moses, and Elijah appeared to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery conferring upon them to the keys of the ministering of angels, the gospel of repentance, and baptism by immersion for the remission of sins, the gathering of Israel, and the sealing keys, which make it possible for families to be sealed together forever.
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Helm of "The Good Ship Zion"
Saints from Europe boarded ships and sailed to America, to gather with the Saints in Zion. Soon, the metaphor coined by Brigham Young “the Old Ship Zion”, came to represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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In his 2014 conference address, Stay in the Boat and Hold On!, the late Elder M. Russell Ballard testified, "...if any one of you have fallen out of the boat, we will seek you, find you, minister to you, and pull you safely back onto the Old Ship Zion, where God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ are at the helm and will guide us right."
Ox of Ephraim
As recorded in the Old Testament, Ephraim son of Joseph, was given the birthright to Israel from his father, and the ox was given as a symbol of Ephraim and his posterity to represent their 'strength and determination'.
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During the early years of the restored Church much of the blood of Ephraim was found in Europe. As these saints converted to the restored gospel and immigrated to America, again the symbol of the ox came to represent the strength, sacrifice, and determination of these faithful pioneers as they trekked westward to Zion.
In these latter-days the mission of modern-day Ephraim is the sacred privilege and responsibility to bear the priesthood, take the message of the restored gospel to the world, and raise an ensign to gather scattered Israel, as represented with the twelve oxen holding up the baptismal fonts in Latter-day Saint temples.
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Pioneer Handcart
Prior to their trek west, many of the early Saints had sacrificed everything to come to Zion. Most could not afford oxen, horses, or the comfort of a covered wagon for the 1,300 mile journey from Nauvoo, Illinois to the Great Salt Lake Valley; and instead opted for a handcart.
In addition to fatigue, illness, hunger, and exposure to the elements, pushing and pulling a handcart was often a challenge in itself. With calloused and bleeding hands, those early pioneers persevered while pushing and pulling their supplies, belongings, and family members across the vast American plains, which was often a 5 - 6 month journey.
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Though their trials were difficult, many of these early Saints were able to experience divine miracles and grew closer to God through their suffering. Between 1856 and 1860 these 3,000+ "Handcart Saints"created an enduring legacy of faith, sacrifice, and resilience in overcoming the challenges of their journey.
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Today, as we seek to overcome our own challenges on life's journey, the symbol of the handcart can remind us of everything that our ancestors and the early Saints sacrificed on our behalf, so that we could know and experience the power and blessings of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and His covenant path.