Ed & Becky - Thank you SO much for getting this to me! It arrived on Saturday (12/22). I also have to tell you how much I truly appreciate and adore the bookmark! You will appreciate the "story" I have to go along with it, that matches your wonderful gesture so beautifully. I had recently purchased some new/additional Christian materials for my husband (CDs, DVDs and a devotional workbook, etc.) and had found a small book for myself that I added to the order which I thought would boost my daily devotions. Well, we had gotten that delivery just a few days before this, and after a couple of days, I found myself thinking that I was really in need of finding a bookmark for my new book. I was about to get a blank recipe card from the kitchen. :) Much to my delight, I received your beautiful bookmark...and to illustrate how much this was "meant to be", the beads of the bookmark match the colors on the cover of my new daily devotion book! I smile every time I look at it. I can't thank you enough. God's blessings to you throughout the coming year! Julie F., Winona, MN

Hi Becky and Ed, I'm happy to share my pictures and yes you can use them on your FB page or whereever. I tried to upload them with my comments onto your FB page Saturday but it didn't work! I had such a great time in that class, I am recommending Diakonos and the classes to everyone. Suanne was so patient and helpful as was Cathy (and you Becky)! Just a great experience all around. Next time I'm including my daughter. Feel free to include my endorsement of the classes and staff and that I recommend going there for a jewelry class or just shopping...beautiful jewelry, knowledgeable and helpful staff, and the owners are clearly invested in their customers enjoyment of the jewelry and other offerings. Thanks for a great experience and happy Thanksgiving to you both and your families! Melanie

Dear Becky, I stopped by your store on Sunday with my mom and sister. I just wanted to thank you again for taking the time to help me with the bird nest necklace and for adding a bead into it and helping me with the chain. I really appreciate the time you shared with me and that necklace is so special to me. Thank you for sharing God\'s word and for sharing your gifts. I hope we are able to stop by again! Sincerely, Meghan T., Cottage Grove, WI

Hi there - I was given a gift of jewlery from Diakonos Designs. It was a personalized necklace. I love that the necklace has my initials stamped on it. I would LOVE to come in this week and create a similar necklace for my three sisters. We all have the same initials. Our youngest sister just went off to college, and my second youngest is turning 22 on Friday. I would greatly enjoy coming in and making them all matching necklaces. Something we can wear together that symbolizes our sisterhood :) Thank you! Kasey

Hi Ed and Becky, I want to thank you for the studio time, the great explanation of meanings, the attention you offered Andrea and I this past weekend and your devotion to your faith. I could not have dreamt of a more amazing way to create such beautiful art that will allow us to forever tell our story in a faith based format. Your ministry is truly a memorable experience and I will be able to cherish the results for a very long time. May God reward you with many blessing.