Artists in the Family
I've had some busy weekends. Yesterday I went to a writer's conference in Richmond, Indiana. But the Saturday before that I went to my brother Joel's in Illinois. His mother-in-law had passed away and they had a memorial for her by opening her house to everyone for the afternoon. It was just what she would have wanted--a house full of loving people. 
Photos and collages of her family were set up throughout, and my nieces and her other grandchildren had letters to her and other memorabilia. I really wanted to show you the drawing pictured here.
My niece Emily drew this. It's a collection of things her grandma was known for: a hat; one of her favorite sayings: Live Love, Laugh; her coffee cup, glasses, and necklaces; and her crossword puzzles--but this puzzle is very special . . . more about it later.
Here are two of my fives nieces in my brother's family: Brooklyn and Emily. They've grown into beautiful young ladies! Brook wrote a lovely letter to her grandma Char, and Emmy is the artist of the pencil drawing. I was lucky to catch them together with my camera. I didn't have the same luck with the other girls, though, and it just didn't seem the right day to interrupt and gather them for a photo. I'll just have to go back for that! :)
Here's a close-up of the crossword puzzle Emmy drew. It's entitled "Parting Words" and the crosswords are all the grandkids and children. Then, under the magnifying glass are the names of the grandparents: Anthony, who died before Emmy was born, and Charlene, most recently. And then the little message, "We Miss You."
Photos and collages of her family were set up throughout, and my nieces and her other grandchildren had letters to her and other memorabilia. I really wanted to show you the drawing pictured here.
My niece Emily drew this. It's a collection of things her grandma was known for: a hat; one of her favorite sayings: Live Love, Laugh; her coffee cup, glasses, and necklaces; and her crossword puzzles--but this puzzle is very special . . . more about it later.
Here are two of my fives nieces in my brother's family: Brooklyn and Emily. They've grown into beautiful young ladies! Brook wrote a lovely letter to her grandma Char, and Emmy is the artist of the pencil drawing. I was lucky to catch them together with my camera. I didn't have the same luck with the other girls, though, and it just didn't seem the right day to interrupt and gather them for a photo. I'll just have to go back for that! :)
Here's a close-up of the crossword puzzle Emmy drew. It's entitled "Parting Words" and the crosswords are all the grandkids and children. Then, under the magnifying glass are the names of the grandparents: Anthony, who died before Emmy was born, and Charlene, most recently. And then the little message, "We Miss You."
I just thought this was so creative and special--I had to share it with you!
WRITING UPDATE: The conference I went to yesterday was very interesting and informative. I met with an editor who gave me some good pointers on my proposal. Now I can hardly wait for Tuesday, my writing day this week! People are so positive and responsive when they hear about this work. There's a tremendous need to understand the season of grief and God's presence and work during it. I'm getting anxious to get it out there.
Thanks for checking in on me. Have a blessed week!
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