Friday, February 10, 2012

For Glen

As father-in-laws go, Glen was wonderful. As a grandfather, the best kind. These are the ways I knew him. Glen passed on Tuesday and so was on my mind all week. When I looked at my calendar page for the last few days, it felt very joyful to me, although the week was laden with sadness for all of us who will miss Glen. I suppose that what came out onto the pages was the other side of the sadness... a gratitude and joy for the life of a wonderful person. Thanks, Glen.


















I spilled my coffee yesterday morning, so there is a bit of extra color a the bottom of the page. It's my wish that we accept and appreciate the unexpected color that each day brings.
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9 comments:

  1. Karen WoodbineFebruary 10, 2012 at 10:36:00 AM EST

    Carole, please accept my condolences for your father-in-law. I think it is wonderful that you are able to use your art and Zentangle to express your feelings in such an authentic way.

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  2. JudiFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:00:00 AM EST

    So sorry to hear of your family's loss. What a beautiful way to celebrate his life.

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  3. Donna Jeanne KoeppFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:35:00 AM EST

    What a great tribute to express the joy of the man as you remember him.

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  4. Margaret Bremner, ArtistFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:28:00 PM EST

    Very lovely page indeed. My sympathies to all who are left here.
    --Margaret

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  5. Precious WorkerFebruary 12, 2012 at 1:41:00 AM EST

    My sympathy at your great loss. Grandfathers and fathers are such treasures. Carole I am blown away by your latest page. It just jumps out of the page. I am amazed at your imagination and ability to create such wonderful designs.

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  6. Carole OhlFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:41:00 AM EST

    Thank you everyone.

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  7. TerrieFebruary 12, 2012 at 10:25:00 PM EST

    I'm so sorry for your loss; you're lucky to have your art as a way to express your feelings......I continue to marvel at your calendar pages!

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  8. EdenFebruary 13, 2012 at 9:19:00 AM EST

    That is a very joyful page, even the coffee color... Thanks be for coffee! I am sorry for your loss. I am glad that you can see through your art the joy that came from your knowing him.

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  9. LisaFebruary 13, 2012 at 8:24:00 PM EST

    I love the design for Feb 9th. What is it called?

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