adjusting to
the "new normal" that invariably follows
tragedy and loss.
Scott and I want thank each of you
for your prayers, cards, comments, and emails
of sympathy and condolence
regarding the passing of his father
"Ollie."
Your words and thoughts lighten our hearts.
Ollie, who was an artist and woodcrafter,
loved to watch me draw
especially during these last months.
As I look through my sketchbooks
filled with the many sketches I have yet to paint
fond memories
of him and our visits flood my mind.
At some point, when I feel ready, I will finish them...
and post them for you to see.
For now though...
I will keep them tucked away...
and
attempt to slowly work back into the
blogging universe
where
all of you wonderful artistic friends
make my spirit soar.
Happy Cactus Monday...Cherish the day...:)
"Today a new sun rises for me;
everything lives,
everything is animated,
everything seems to speak to me of my passion,
everything invites me to cherish it.”
~Ninon de Lenclos
~Ninon de Lenclos
12 comments:
Sending love from New Zealand ..
i was thinking.. when the sun sets in one part of the world it is rising in another..
Welcome back to the fold of your blogger art friends, after your sad experience. Sounds as though Ollie had a wonderful life and lots of love around right to the end.
Glad you are home safe and sound. Welcome back. Happy Cactus Monday.
I like picturing you drawing with Ollie looking over your shoulder.
I'm pretty sure he still will be ;)
Hugs,
Lolo♥
This is a beautiful painting to dedicate to Ollie. I'm sure he is smiling. Such a sorrow to lose a loved one. My sympathy.
Welcome back.
❤HCM❤
Glad you are back safe and sound. This is a beautiful tribute for him. Your work will come when it needs to. Glad all is healing and will be better.
Hi Margaret. I am so sorry to hear of you and your husbands loss. He sounded like such an absolutely wonderful man, and father in law! I kknow he will be missed. I can feel your sadness. I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. Glad you are home safely.
Beautiful post and Cactus painting Margaret!
And the quotation is so beautiful as well......
Sending a big hug to comfort you and healing thoughts your way.........
HCM
Hi! I am new to the blogger world and am sadden to hear of your loss. But what an incredible painting you are sharing with us. It is quite lovely and would be beautiful in my home. I have a tex-mex house surrounded by succulents. HCM
My love goes out to you. That's a wonderful quote by Ninon de Lenclos.
I'm sure you will be inspired to do works of art in his memory when you are ready. HCM
So sorry about your loss. In time you will be able to do those paintings as a lovely tribute to him.
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