October 14, 2009: Because When Evil Burns and Bombs, Good Must Build and Bind
I can imagine being married to and having three children with a loving man who goes off to war and comes back changed in a way that just doesn’t work, that involves violence – and needing to leave him. I can almost imagine the fear and sense of loss when he steals the children and flees the country - and having to fight long and hard to get them back. 
But I can’t come close to imagining what is must be like to have that man turn into a deadly sniper, killing people as a cover for his intent to kill me. And I don’t want to imagine the impact on the children.
Mildred Muhammad has lived this nightmare when her ex became the Beltway Sniper. She is now an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and a mother helping her children heal the holes in their hearts. She is also Delamina woman of the week.
Make A Statement Winner
The judging, notification and boring paperwork are all done and the winner of our Make A Statement contest is Sarah H from California. The winning statement is the May final entry:
BECAUSE YOU’VE ALWAYS COLORED OUTSIDE THE LINES
Sarah will be sending us updates about her trip so that we can all live vicariously. Watch for updates to the site homepage with the winning statement and some of the favorite runners up.
Brilliant Brooches
With a breezy chill filling the air as leaves dance in the wind, Now that brooches are back and better than ever, isn’t it time to find your very own? You know that searching for the perfect brooch could take some time, but luckily, Delamina designers are offering several beauties to choose from on the web site. Read more…
Entrenched in Fashion
This week, fashion addict Chrissy Bryant is on about the trench coat. “Trench coats. They’re the one thing that can protect you from wind chill and rain while somehow making your sultry cocktail dress even sexier.” Read more…
Mothers and Daughters
The Ferragamo women are Laura Beth DeHority’s Mother-Daughter fodder this week. “When Salvatore Ferragamo died of cancer in 1960, he left behind an Italian widow who had never worked a day in her life, and six children, aged 18 to two years old. Because Salvatore believed strongly that women should have equal access to business, he had brought his oldest child, Fiamma in to learn the family business.” Read more…
Reminders
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The Delamina Team
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