The Story Behind “47”

My name is Rosie, and one of the questions I’m often asked is, “Why 47?”

The number 47 is incredibly meaningful to me—it’s the year my father was born. He met my mother in Vietnam during the war, and that’s where my story began. My sister and I came into the world during that time, but soon after, my father had to leave the country. When he came back to find us, we were gone—my mother had left Vietnam and brought us to America.

We lost contact.

I spent years trying to find him. Each search led to disappointment, and eventually, I lost hope. I never got the chance to meet him. Still, deep down, I always believed he hadn’t abandoned us—I believed he loved us.

Then, about eight years ago, everything changed. I discovered that my father had passed away just a few years prior, but to my shock, his family—my family—was living in Ohio. After all that time, we had been so close.

It shattered me to know I was too late to meet him, but my heart was full when I finally met my sister and her family. They welcomed me with open arms. I got to hear stories about my father, and most importantly, I learned that he had never stopped searching for us.

So when it came time to name this spa, there was no question—“47” is a tribute to my father. It honors the love, the loss, and the miracle of finding family again.

This isn’t just a business. It’s a part of my healing, my story, and my heart.
I’ve carried the name 47 with me ever since—even my previous salon was named after him. And wherever my journey takes me, that number, and what it stands for, will always be with me.