Hello there. I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Ours was busy with the start of the baseball season and show choir rehearsals. I also spent the afternoon at Hospice with my mum visiting one of her very best friend's daughter. Betty's (my mum's friend for over 49 years) daughter, Jennifer, suffered a stroke last weekend. Unfortunately, Jennifer is not going to recover. It is the wrong life order to watch your child die. At the same time, visiting with Betty, Jennifer, and Betty's son and daughter-in-law was very comforting. There is something about a long time caring friend that knows so much about you and loves you so much that provides comfort. My mum and Betty are very blessed to have one another. Despite being a hard day, it was a very good day. My wish is that Jennifer finds peace in heaven soon.
The card above is for one of my mum's friends who lost her brother to cancer this week. She loves birds, so I wanted to make a clean sympathy card featuring a bird. I'm entering this over at the One Layer Simplicity Challenge.
19 comments:
Oh, Lynn, I'm so sorry to hear about Jennifer but I'm glad Betty has such strong and faithful friends around her to help her through.
Your card is beautiful and I love that sweet, soft bird image.
I'm so sorry to hear about hour mums friend! It's heartbreaking to hear, especially since she is so young! I'll definitely say a prayer for her family! Your card is beautiful! Hugs!
This is so pretty -- nice and soft colors perfect for this [sorry] needed card.
Congrats on the FF gig too!
I'm so sorry to hear about Jennifer! You're right - it is the wrong life order and so very sad for your mom's friend. I'm glad to know she has your mom to lean on. ((hugs))
Your card is beautiful! So perfect with your design and soft colors!
Beautiful card, but such a sad occasion. You are such a good daughter to come with your mom for such a difficult visit. So, so sorry.
oh, Lynn, sorry to hear about Jennifer's diagnosis. I am so glad her family and close friends are with her as she waits for her heavenly recovery. What a beautiful card for another sad situation. It's so peaceful and the twine just grounds everything so beautifully. Hugs and prayers to you and mum ox
So sorry to hear about your Mom's friend. Your sympathy card is beautiful. I love how is so soft and subtle for such an occasion. Sending hugs.
Your card is fabulous and sure to bring comfort. So sorry to hear about Jennifer. Can't even imagine the pain of having to bury a child... So thankful you and your mom were there to comfort her dear friend during this difficult time. Friends like that are priceless.
Oh Lynn this is so sad but good that you are all there for support.
This card is so elegant and subtle. I love that cardstock (I think I always say that when you use it!). The natural twine matches it perfectly. Hope you are doing o.k today x
So sorry to hear such sad news. Having a wonderful network of people like yourself who care is a blessing.
Your card is so soft, calm and peaceful. Beautiful. x
Lynn what a horrible twist of fate. I am so sorry and you are so right as I watch my parents struggle every single day from the loss of their son, my brother. Your card is so beautiful and peaceful.
Your card is very soft and serene! Very sorry to hear about the sad news though. My mom had just told me yesterday that one of her best friend's daughter (my age) is diagnosed with lung cancer (late stage and cannot operate). You're right Lynn, these are the wrong life orders! :(
This is such a beautifully simply card, Lynn, that I'm sure will be a comfort to the recipient. While it is difficult to know the end is near, having family and friends around it so comforting.
So sorry your mom's friend is facing this Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with all. Your card is lovely and peaceful.
I am very sad for you and your mom and her friend. You are right--it is the wrong order. Your sympathy card is just gorgeous, beautifully inked, and is sure to bring comfort.
This is a Perfect sympathy card and I hope you Mom's friend's daughter finds peace soon.
How beautiful and sad it is to read about friends coming together in difficult times, supporting one another in quiet love. Thank you for sharing that with us.
The sympathy card is beautiful, too. So soft and pretty, and beautifully designed, too. The twine "ground" for the bird is the perfect touch. Thanks so much for playing the One-Layer Simplicity Challenge with such a lovely card!
Such a beautiful, earthy card, Lynn! So much sadness going on in and around your life, my dear. Hang in there, and hold on tight to those precious friends and family members.
Oh, my Lynn! I'm catching up on your blog posts and I wish I could reach out and give you a hug....hoping you feel the love and strength you need as you confront the hard things going on in your life.
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