Sheriff Babeu

After taking the pictures of the firemen, I saw that our Police Chief, Sheriff Babeu, was at the boutique as well.  When he came by our booth, I asked him to be a model for me too.  He was really fun to work with and was very willing to let me use him as a model for my police tribute.  I am going to give a print to the Sheriff's office also as a thanks for their service and for the Sheriff being willing to indulge me and my photo requests.  Thanks Sheriff Babeu for your help.

Another fun moment from the boutique......

The local fire department had a truck, the captain and two firemen there for kids to see the inside of a firetruck and to talk with the firemen.  I took my police tribute picture (Unsung Heros) and my business card over to the firemen.  I told them that I draw pictures, and that I would like to do a patriotic line honoring the police and fire fighters of our country.  I asked if they would mind being my models and that if they would, I will draw a picture of them and then give it to the station for them, as a thank you.  They were so excited and so helpful.  They got their official fire fighters gear out and set it up Academy Style on the front of the truck.  They explained to my how they fold the coat, set their boots/pants, and helmet and center on the truck front.  It looks great.  I can't wait to draw that picture.  Then they let me take pictures of the three of them holding their helmets.  Great shots.  Watch for the Fireman tribute to come.  I am really excited about these pictures.  The fire captain gave me his business card with the firehouse address.  Good times. One funny side note, the captain didn't think I was too funny when I asked then to put their helmets on for one of the pictures.  He said, "I have my public hair on today, I worked hard on it and now it is going to get messed up with my helmet.  Funny stuff, however, he was a great sport and put his helmet on for the picture.  Thanks Captain Zeigler, and firemen Durfey and Thorne.  You were great sports and very helpful. 

I am very humbled

Yesterday, I participated in a boutique with my two daughters, Sharree and Melissa.  It was held in a community near our home.  I displayed my pictures, Sharree sold her beautiful hair bows and necklaces, and Melissa had her beautiful handmade cards. 
An older lady came by our booth and looked at the artwork.  She picked up the picture entitled 'You Are Not Alone"  and read the caption on the back of it (John 14:27).   She held the picture to her chest and said "I need this picture, I really need this picture.  I have a friend that I need to give this too.  She then proceeded to tell me how much she misses her husband, and that it is so hard to be alone.  She told me that she knows that she really isn't alone, that God is with her all of the time.  Sometimes it may feel like he isn't there with her, but she knows that he really is.  She said that she wishes that she could just crawl right into the picture and have Jesus wrap his arms around her."  It was very humbling for me to watch the effect that the picture and the scripture had on her.  That made my whole day.  It was worth all of the stress of getting set up and getting all of the stuff put together.  My gift lifted another today.  I am grateful that I am able to use my gift of drawing again.  It is my hope that the drawings will continue to lift and inspire others.  It was a good day today.