More beautiful pictures from the Depot...

I'd call ya' all if I could.....Train Depot in Redfield, SD...

More pictures later..... Had a live Nativity and other activities over the weekend. Will share on those later. A fabulous miniature train display by some very special people. Beautifully decorated trees! Santa and the Mrs.

Girl Scouts singing. Just enjoy this time of year when the community gets together and shares or others come and share their talent.

Well, it's getting late.....

deb

What did you do for Labor Day?

This is Petunia who lives in a town called Burbank, BUT, it is in South Dakota! Never knew of this town until my son Josh moved down to Vermillion, South Dakota! Took a quick trip to meet his girlfriend Amy and see where he lives and the places he works. At this little farm where he helps out, one of the animals is this pot belly pig. We got acquainted rather easily, I'd say!!!

It was a beautiful day!!!

Blessings,

deb

Guess what one can find in a beautiful old stone house?

A good day visiting friends, enjoying the weather and touring this beautiful old stone house.....

~debbie

Corner of my bedroom and angel wings...

Corner of my bedroom....

...and potential "angel wings"....

Hello! Have the most awesome news!!!

Dreams.....yes, they can come true! My husband and I spent an anniversary at a Bed 'n Breakfast north of where we live. It was awhile ago but I will never forget how the couple shared how they ended up doing this business. The lady had turned 50 and thought it was time to "go for it!" so to speak.....do something she has always wanted to do. She and her husband built this beautiful home where they live in the basement and use the main floor and 2nd floor for their business. They use the main kitchen for their needs, too. It was a wonderful time sharing with them and I haven't forgotten their story. I, too, have wanted to do something for a very long time and next year, in 2012, I will be turning the big 5-0! Just doesn't seem possible! Three of my children are out on their own and I have a 14 year old still around to enjoy! Well, things are falling into place to start a business on our Main Street in the town I live in. I am going to call it, Deb's A to E which will represent: antiques, books & baubles, cards and craft creations, delights & devotionals and ebay! Selling for others on ebay will support my business. I will have all my craft supplies there at the store so others can peruse through and see if there is anything they can use from all my old watch parts, old keys, jewelry pieces, etc....endless eye candy! And my passion....sharing my love of books and music....especially encouraging and spiritual books to help people on their own roads in life. It will be like having a craft store with great atmosphere! I will have a comfortable fun sitting area where one can have coffee or tea and maybe a sweet treat now and then! I do not plan to compete with our marvelous coffee shop up the street with the fancy coffees, one will have to settle for Folgers or herbal tea! I will have my craft creations setting around along with antique pieces and such. I want it to be a fun place where people can come in and not feel pressured to purchase something all the time.....mainly, I hope it will be a ministry! My heart's longing to share the love of Christ through being available and listening.....possibly have my Bible study group meet there once in awhile, too! Anyway, I feel it is truly blessed by God as how everything seems to be coming together. The owner of the building will allow me the month of August to set up without charging that month's rent! How fabulous it that! I didn't even get to ask her outright before she said it first! So, for all you praying gals, I would appreciate your prayers on my behalf! I truly want this venture to be a BLESSING to our community more than anything else. I will still be working at my other jobs very part-time so all I am hoping for is atleast the rent to be covered each month which includes utilities and everything.....not out to make a million, but to be a blessing and know that I will be blessed, too......

Thought for the day....."...know that your will be blessed as you strive to first be a blessing to others." Amen to that.....deb

Getting so much done!!! Got the world by the tail...at the moment, anyway!

We are getting so much done!!! Can't wait to show you all what I have been up to in getting ready for the craft show. I hope Peggy will post pictures soon, too (hint, hint)....I know I plan to as soon as we get our new modem. In the words of Winnie the Pooh, "Oh, bother!" Yes, it has been a pain and yet, I am amazed at what comes to mind when I find a picture to use on this computer!!! Just am so excited at all I am getting done and all the ideas that the Lord is blessing me with. Yes, I am creating in my mind and losing sleep....October 16th can't come soon enough as far as sleeping goes, but we WILL get through it!!!

Blessings your way in your creating!!!

Anyone wanting the notes from the Women of Faith....just let me know. Another gal requested them...I get so excited about that! To share what was so beautifully shared by so many great people at such a huge gathering of women....yes, lots of good stuff! E-mail me....don't hesitate to ask..... *debbie_demmers@hotmail.com ~debbie

Swimming along nicely as I get ready for next month's craft show!

Internet still not working at home....so I grab a photo available here on the library computer. Don't know how to download from internet sites....if anyone could help and explain how to do that in "simple" terms, I would appreciate it. As for now, I will just have to make do with Tommy the Turtle here....

Am so excited and feeling as comfortable in my craft room these days as Tommy here probably feels in the ocean. I have gotten so many things done for the craft fair next month. My friend Peggy and I are trying to stay focused here and GET THINGS DONE!!! I just finished working almost 12 hours yesterday making pincushions and doing this in a way as far as repurposing items such as planters, cups, metal shoe forms, etc. It has been fun! I will take some pictures and put them on here as soon as I can.

With the fun also comes sad times as I helped and attended a funeral today for a dear friend in our church. Al was 80 years young and knew where his eternal home was which does bring some peace in the midst of sadness. As I layed awake this morning thinking about the day, the Lord gave me another craft idea....angels. Angels made from the teardrop crystals of a glass chandelier that I have had for sale for a couple of years at the store. A beautiful chandelier and I decided to take it home and use the glass teardrops for something. Well, this morning, forming in my mind was music from the old hymns shining with glitter from behind those teardrops and making angels....it is fitting today to make those angels and remember the blessing that Al was here on earth to so many.

Well, only have 30 minutes at the library....sure do miss the internet at home. My hubby and I talked about doing away with the internet, but (after a night's sleep on it) I really thought we should continue with it and get our modem fixed.....just keep our priorities right. God's Word first to start the day and we can handle anything the day brings! Don't you agree

Happy crafting today. Will be glad when I have to time to enjoy others' blogs, too.....debbie