Ron Nelson

Ron is a 70 year old ordinary guy who has been married to his best friend and sweetheart for the past 47 years. Together they have 7 amazing children, including 2 delightful daughters in law and are the proud grandparents of ten. We invite you into a tapestry woven with unexpected threads, from his upbringing, to the devotion to family, his questions about life and faith, to a journey full of stories, begging to be told. He has faced illness with a grin and always strives to be the safe harbor in life’s stormiest of seas. He invites you into a life believing in the extraordinary magic of our ordinary lives…because Ron believes, the best stories aren’t found in books, but in our own lives and the people we love. To those who know him best and the people who are invited to take a peak, we welcome you into his world where kindness is a superpower, humor disarms life’s toughest blows and love forms the strongest foundations. He’s the constellation of warmth, acceptance, and quiet, unwavering strength. In his gripping memoir,\” Engraved! :the upbringing of a caregiver\”, he vows to share his stories of \”Lessons learned\” for you, and millions around the world. Take care of yourself!, and each other! Engraving and metal work has been the center of much of Ron’s life. Ron has been praised and awarded for his creativity, selling millions of unique copper postcards throughout the United States and eight other countries. He designed and manufactured the Grammy Award-winning, limited-edition CD cover for Madonna’s album, Music, working with Warner Brothers Entertainment. He did the same for other artists, including the Grateful Dead, whose CD Match Set was nominated for the same award.