...I'm just taking it, day by day. Some days are harder than others. My Sweet Hub (many thanks to him for his lovely post about my Mom's passing) was only 11 when his Dad passed away. He has often said that when it happened, he could not understand why the world did not stop. While I often nodded in agreement when he told me this, now I fully understand his sentiment. This would be so much easier if the world would just stop, but I guess that is not going to happen, so we take it day by day.
I want to thank, each and everyone of you all for the kind words, emails, comments and prayers. I have been blessed to have so much support and love, here in blog land, and at home. Truly blessed. I appreciate each gesture of kindness, of words, prayers, food, cards and calls so much. A mere thank you does not seem enough. But, thank you all so much.
It has also been a great comfort, to retreat to the studio and just "be". Playing with paper or paints (as of late, paints) seems to help me find a calm center and embrace the quiet. To concentrate on colors and brush stroke and to keep my hands busy, seems to ease my mind. I'm still in "nest" mode, more so now than ever. I did sneak up to the booth a few nights ago and tucked a few more things in.
Picture frames, little (re-covered)notebooks, hand-painted flower pots and soft, subtle blues, browns and pinks seem to convey a certain sweetness, but not overly.
Sorry, this pic is kinda jumbled. That wrought iron "curve" is actually the coolest headboard, so shabby and sweet. And see those tiny little brown birds on the white plate, so dear. I'm so tempted to purchase from Sis and display on the plate with some little bird seed. Or they are just the right size for a mosaic project.
Burlap. Who does not love burlap? You can dress it up or down. It is just fun. The store has these, well, bird nests on a stick. They are too sweet. I filled a concrete urn with them and then stuck in a few real limbs and clipped paper birds, tags and feathered birds (far right hand corner of pic) with embellished clothespins. I liked it so much, might have to do one at home.
Thank you all again for such sweet thoughts and prayers and comments. Helen Keller said, "Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the night".
Thank you friends, for walking with me in the dark.
Hello Cindy - so glad to know you are being strong at this very sad time. Keeping yourself busy will help you through the rough patches - and sitting with your paints and creating beautiful things will bring you close to your sweet mother in thought.
We feel for you and send good wishes today and always,
Hugs - Mary.
Posted by: Mary | January 25, 2008 at 07:03 PM
Cindy,
First of all let me extend my deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. I hope that God gives you peace. And secondly, thank you so much for stopping at my blog, I truly appreciate it. The plates are from T.J. Maxx and they were $3.99 a piece. Let me just say that the pictures do not do them justice, they are spectacular in person. Good luck, hope you find them.
Rose
Posted by: Rose @ Classic Charm | January 25, 2008 at 07:50 PM
So sorry about your Mom Cindy. I think it is really hard for a girl/woman to lose her Mom. I lost mine 15 years ago and it still gets to you some days. Be it a song or a thought " I must tell Mom" and you can't.
Take care.
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 25, 2008 at 08:52 PM
Oh sweet friend...we are so sorry to hear of your loss...we will be thinking of you and praying for you...
Have a blessed day...
smiles, kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | January 26, 2008 at 08:18 AM
Hey CindyGirl! Still sending prayers your way for I know what your going thur, lost my dad when I was 19...seems so long ago, yet I remember it clearly! So big big hugs to ya!!!
Posted by: Tina Wright | January 26, 2008 at 09:05 PM
Cindy, my heart is aching for you...i am so sad about the loss of your dear mother...sending hugs to you!
Posted by: Lori | January 27, 2008 at 05:17 AM
glad you have something to focus on. the pictures are good, although your work in real life is wayyy better looking. hugs...
Posted by: Sherri | January 27, 2008 at 09:01 AM
I love all the colors of your booth, they exude a certain peace and sweetness.
Posted by: Dee Dee R | January 28, 2008 at 07:21 AM
Cindy - I am so sorry about your mom. My mom is my very best friend, and just thinking about losing her is devastating. My thoughts continue with you. Please take care of yourself during this time. BTW, your hubby sounds like a pretty great guy.
~Lolly
Posted by: Lolly | January 28, 2008 at 09:15 AM