Today I just have to show you what I found in my mailbox yesterday: this wonderful little book filled with original ATCs in memory of Vann, created by my friends at the Yahoo artists group Cloth Paper Studio. Thank you so very much, my CPS friends. Your thoughtfulness and talent contained in these beautiful cards touch my heart.
Below are photos of all the ATCs inside. Please click to enlarge each photo to see the intricate details.
The first photo shows the card made by my good friend Phyllis King. I love that it has Vann's name on it.
The next one is by Katherine Wilson. She included this quote, a paraphrase of John 14:27, on the back of the card: "Peace, I leave with you, my friend. Shalom, my Peace I give you."
Wendy Coyne created the next two ATCs. Wendy is one of the group moms at CPS.
Next is Emily Pruitt's creation, with its beautiful sentiment: "God Cares."
In my friend Diane Ferguson's card, "the red bird has flown from the Yellow House." Diane, my froggy friend, is another of the CPS group moms.
Another sweet birdie graces Sioux's card. I hope you can see the beautiful shimmer on this one.
I love the lily and the shades of green of Carol Abel's card. She included the poem by Robyn Rancman on the back. I can hear Vann's voice in this poem.
Miss Me, But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room
Why cry for a soul set free!
Miss me a little, but not for long,
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love we once shared,
Miss me, but let me go!
For this a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone;
It's all a part of the master's plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds,
Miss me, but let me go.
The next card, "To Love & Be Loved," is an original by Robinsunne from her book The Great Library ATC Swap.
Ansley McKay created the pink beauty below, filled with flowers, hearts, lace, and polka dots, some of my favorite things.
Meri Abrams' playing card ATC is beautifully embellished on both sides, as you can see in the photos below.
Rachel Murphree, another of the CPS list moms, explained the symbolism on her card to me: the three hearts are me, Vann,and Sophie and the yellow square is our Yellow House. The green strip is for "life that keeps on amid the grief and sadness."
And finally, the beautiful card below, created by and sent with healing thoughts from Norma Soulet, shows some more of my favorite motifs: dragonflies, angels, and another heart.
Thank you, my beautiful CPS friends. You can't possibly know what these little works or art, along with the care and condolences that went into them, mean to me.
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On 10/16/2009, Courtney Short-Prudhomme said ...
that's beautiful.. almost brought me to tears.. such wonderful, thoughtful friends you have!!
On 10/16/2009, Pat said ...
What a wonderful group of friends you have. These are all lovely and inspirational. To be so loved... You are blessed.
On 10/16/2009, Diane said ...
There's one more coming. It arrived on the day I mailed. It will arrive soon, I hope.
:Diane
On 10/16/2009, Rian said ...
What beautiful sentiments, each one so special. Thanks for sharing them. People (especially sewers) are wonderful, aren't they.
On 10/16/2009, Debra Spincic said ...
What a very special gift!
On 10/16/2009, valerie said ...
This was so touching just to know that these sweet people put their feelings into these cards for you. You are a very special woman and you have many people praying for you. I want to thank you for the gift that you have sent Granny. I will be taking it to her next week for her to open. She is so amazed at everyone. She told me that she would love to have everyone over sometime. Isn't she cute? My prayers are with you. Hey, can u come over to my house and get me started cleaning??? I need help. Yours is lookng good.
On 10/17/2009, Sylvia said ...
Oh my gosh...how beautiful. How truly blessed you are. You are in my prayers every day. Sylvia in So Calif.
On 10/17/2009, Kai said ...
What a beautiful thing for them to do! Each ATC is filled with love, and it SHOWS. That poem - Miss me, but let me go - is VERY moving!
On 10/17/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
What beautiful, artful, creative, expressions of the love, care, and concern that these talented friends in the ATC group have for you.
Perhaps these will find their way into your new office and the colors and fabrics for that nurturing space might come from them?
What a blessing to be surrounded by such love.
Hugs!
On 10/17/2009, Donna said ...
Those group of ladies were so thoughtful and caring to make such beautiful cards. I know it is something you will treasure forever.
Hugs,
Donna
On 10/17/2009, mom2fur said ...
Oh, my Lord. I haven't visited in a while and did not know of Vann's passing. I am SO sorry! Please accept my condolences and know that your blog has told the world what a sweet guy he was. I'm glad to have 'known' him.
On 10/17/2009, CarlaH said ...
Indeed, I still have tears in my eyes as I type this - those cards and the Miss Me but Let Me Go Poem are totally inspirational - I am sure that you will turn to them for comfort and inspiration in the coming months.
On 10/17/2009, Gayle said ...
What a remarkably thoughtful gift!!!
On 10/18/2009, Norma Soulet said ...
Hi Susan,
Thank you for letting me know that my Angel ATC arrived and you like it. Hope you are feeling stronger with each passing day.
Sending you lots of hugs and strength,
Norma
On 10/19/2009, Marie said ...
What a lovely gift. Each ATC is a precious little memory created just for you.
I heard reference to this poem today and immediately thought of you. It's from Splendour in the grass by William wordsworth.
"What though the radiance
which was once so bright
Be now forever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass,
of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind..."
On 10/19/2009, Laurie said ...
What a wonderful, thoughtful gift!
On 10/22/2009, Rachel @ Grasping for Objectivity said ...
That is so amazing!! What wonderful friends you have - how touching!!
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