My dear friend Margaret passed away yesterday. She battled cancer for over a year. It was a brave fight. We shared many, many adventures together and I especially have fond remembrance about our weekly hikes and trips throughout southern CA. Treasure your time with loved ones. Live the moment and create. I feel honored that I opened new creative avenues for Magaret over the years.....she was a talented wood worker, painter, and book artist.
this is the same spot where I painted Margaret last year. My friend Karin and I hiked up the peak yesterday and made a rock monument for Margaret. As I took the photo facing the sun a ray of light came through...I'm sure it was her in that light......
Ann and Margaret painting along the trail
Ann told us about "list poems". We would sit a spell along the trail, paint, write our poems
and eat our treats......
Helen- I can only hope that in my life I will have a friend that writes a cherished post for me half as lovely when I pass. This is beautiful - I'm so sorry for your loss, but how wonderful to have had such a friendship. Peace. Evelyn ashley
ReplyDeleteLovely memories of friendship. The most powerful art is filled with emotion. I am sending you peace and harmony while you are in this process. Toni Hanson
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry for the loss of such a cherished friend. It can be hard to loose such a lovely part of our lives and I think that leaving the rock monument was a lovely way to remember and celebrate her life. Love you Helen, keep strong. - Victoria Harsch <3
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss, Helen. Cancer is such a bitch! You were blessed to have such a good friend and what a way to have your memories documented in art. Sending you love and light and for her family as well. Blessings. Virginia
ReplyDeleteThank you all for commenting....its been a hard couple of weeks....the service was yesterday and I gave a talk about her. Hard to do but I'm so glad I could tell everyone about her spirit for living. By the way...I saw another sign from her on the way home...a little bird cloud in the sky.....
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry to hear of Margaret's passing ... this is a beautiful and touching homage to her and your friendship. Sending love and hugs
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