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LIFE UNSCRIPTED

ABOUT THE BUSINESS
The company was established in 1978 (44 years), and
they came onboard in 2001 as co-owners. Then Jill and
Giovanni fully-owned the business under their name in
2011. There is a lot of competition, but their presence
has been established, and the customers referred us due
to the relationship we’ve had.

When families have a loss, Jill and Giovanni grieve with them.
When they have a joyous moment, they celebrate with them.
When a family goes through a transition, Let Us Frame It goes
the unprecedented extra mile to frame something very special
outside of what is requested from them.

Such was the experience in January, when Ambassador
Melody Garcia was awarded the Presidential Lifetime
Achievement award by the White House, signed by
President Joe Biden, along with members of her team
and another nonprofit organization; “One Heart for
Women and Children” that she had nominated. Jill took
the extra time to come up with a design that was worthy
of a lifetime achievement reflection. In these days of
cookie cutter layouts, Let Us Frame It chooses not to be
part of a trend; rather, a tradition that withstands the
test of time and where quality is the focus over quantity.

Giovanni really showed me what headship and
fatherhood are about because my foundations were
different. The reverence of prayer life; I didn’t have that
growing up. My parents were agnostic. He showed me
through his actions, not his words. His consistency in his
faith also pulled my own faith strengthening. The glue of
the business and marriage was because of faith in God.

Melody: The Genesis design from the very beginning
was first the individual relationship with God, then
relationship with each other and God. If God intended
for Adam to “date”, then he would have created 5
versions of Eve and say, “Go at it and figure out your best
match” – except God presents the woman, where the
world teaches men to “hunt” for the woman.

What has been your greatest reward in this marriage,
Giovanni?

Giovanni: It’s love, unity, and the family; to care
for each other. It’s always a work in progress and a
continuous labor, but the rewards are there for respect
and love to grow.

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