Remembering 9/11

Today I'm thinking about all the victims of  9/11 and their families. I can't believe it's been 11 years... 11 years... wow. The shock and horror are still fresh enough to move me to tears. Everyone always asks if you remember where you were on 9/11. Do you remember where you were? I do. 

I remember exactly where I was standing, who I was with and who told me when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. I remember watching on the TV in the patient waiting area in shock as the second plane hit. And I remember going back to take care of my veteran patients with a terrified student who was afraid any government building could be next... I was working at the VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island on that day. I remember it as vividly as if it were yesterday.

Little did I know at the time, but there was someone I knew on the plane I had just watched crash into the WTC. Amy Jarret was a Flight Attendant on United Airlines Flight 175. I knew her from high school at Mount St Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI. Two years younger than I and her life gone in a flash...

In honor of Amy and all of those lost on that horrible day, I designed my Remember 9/11 Memorial Bracelets™. A portion of the proceeds from each one sold is donated to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund to help children who lost one or both parents on September 11th.

If  you lost someone or want to share memories, please feel free to do so.... even if it's just a simple RIP comment... let's honor and remember the wonderful people lost that day ♥ I'll go first :)

Remembering 9/11 ♥ 10 Years Later

Hello Ladies!!

How is everyone? Sorry I've been MIA for awhile... lots of bad things have happened to family and friends in the last month and a half so I've been preoccupied :( And I pray I do not have to attend another wake or funeral or send a sympathy card to anyone for a LONG, LONG time!! My thoughts and prayers are still with those around me who have suffered losses and are suffering themselves... I love you!!

I was listening to the Nightly News tonite... with Brian Williams, of course :) and he and Tom Brokaw were discussing 9/11. Everyone is discussing 9/11 as we prepare to mark the 10th Anniversary on Sunday. The big question... Where were you on 9/11?

Do you remember where you were? I do. I remember exactly where I was standing, who I was with and who told me when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. I remember watching on the TV in the patient waiting area in shock as the second plane hit. And I remember going back to take care of my veteran patients with a terrified student who was afraid any government building could be next... I was working at the VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island on that day.

Little did I know at the time, but there was someone I knew on the plane I had just watched crash into the WTC. Amy Jarret was a Flight Attendant on United Airlines Flight 175. I knew her from high school at Mount St Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI. Two years younger than I and her life gone in a flash...

In honor of Amy and all of those lost on that horrible day, I designed my Remember 9/11 Memorial Bracelets last year. A portion of the proceeds from each one sold is donated to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund to help children who lost one or both parents on September 11th.

A little while  ago I decided to put together an ArtFire Curated Collection to honor those lost and the upcoming anniversary. I thought you might like it....

Remembering 9/11 ♥ 10 Years Later

Curated By: DesignsByDebi

ArtFire.com

Unique Gifts

If  you lost someone or want to share memories, please feel free to do so.... even if it's just a simple RIP comment... let's honor and remember the wonderful people lost that day ♥

♥ Debi

Christmas in July Sale

Hello Everyone!!

I hope you're all finding ways to keep cool during this monstrous heatwave!! In the spirit of cool... just wanted to post a reminder....

Designs by Debi is having a Christmas in July Sale!!

For the whole month of July, enter the code CHRISTMASINJULY2011 to receive 20% off your order. Jewelry for Charity Pieces and Gift Certificates are not included in this offer. However, custom designs are AND you can use the code as often as you want until July 31st.

Even though Christmas and snow is probably the last thing you want to think about in July after waiting so long for summer, it's actually the perfect time to think about your holiday shopping... especially if you combine this sale with my layaway program!

Personalized items make really special gifts and I have a whole lot of them for you to choose from...
Personalized Keepsake Bracelets in various styles:
      Name/Birthstone Keepsake Bracelets
      Pet Name Keepsake Bracelets
      Couples Keepsake Bracelets
      Family Keepsake Bracelets
      and
      Generations Keepsake Bracelets 
Memorial Bracelets
Support Your Soldier Bracelets™
Remember 9/11 Memorial Bracelets™
Rainbow Bridge Pet Memorial Bracelets™
and
Awareness Bracelets

And, of course, all custom design requests are welcome and included in the sale as long as they are ordered and paid for or put on layaway by July 31st. So start thinking about your gift list and get some really special gifts for your loved ones...and yourself :)

If you have any questions or need help... just ask :)

Have a wonderful weekend!!

♥ Debi

Remember 9/11 & Thank Our Troops

I'm sure you've all been thinking alot about 9/11, the loved ones lost, the wars we're in, our soldiers, etc over the last few days especially...and I have been too. I decided to spend some quiet time before going to sleep expressing feelings by putting together a collection on ArtFire. I thought you might enjoy it...

Remember 9/11 and Thank Our Troops

Curated By: DesignsByDebi

ArtFire.com

Handmade Jewelry

The death of one man does not heal our wounds or bring back our loved ones. But it is a step toward closure and hopefully a more peaceful world. Thank you to our soldiers who work tirelessly every day to keep us safe. Thank you to the soldiers who gave us this victory. And thank you to all the military families who sacrifice just as much for us. We salute you. God Bless America.

♥ Support Our Troops & Remember Our Veterans ♥

My heart goes out to all those who have lost loved ones...

♥ Debi