My Nana, grandmother, died Monday. I will miss her tremendously. We had a close friendship. In addition to being my grandmother she was a close friend, we shared a lot of common interest among many things the love of books, crafts and family. When we talked about death she said that she was not afraid to die. She had her ticket to heaven ready, it was just a mater of time before the conductor called her on board the journey to heaven. It is a slim comfort that she was old and did not suffer much. It does not take away the terrible void she is leaving. My art journal entry is the quote she used to say "I have the ticket to heaven".
Medium used: 3B pencil, vintage book page from the book "he is our peace" , stazOn stamp, and watercolour. The entry is made in the brown leather journal from Rhonda Miller.
8 comments:
Oh, Ewian, I am so sorry to read about your Nana. Sending virtual hugs to you. It is a wonderful picture you've made
-Stacey
Oh my. I'm so happy that she has her ticket in hand. She is looking on you and your art and she is smiling. It is so good for your soul to be creating during this time.
Sorry for your loss, EWian. This is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. I'm sure she was very proud of you.
It is always sad to lose those we love. Your grandma had a wonderful attitude toward death, it is a new beginning and she had her ticket ready for her journey. Love the picture.
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Hugs! I am sure your Nana is enjoying her first class ticket to heaven. :) What a beautiful way of honoring her. :)
I'm sorry you are having to deal with this pain hon, but it is a comfort to know she knew the Lord! My mom is 90 and I know it could come any time. (((gentle hugs))) I pray you feel the love from your friends during this time especially!!! Bevie
Thank you for your condolences and prayers! It it taking some getting use to not having her around. I got the record "Raising sand" by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, on the CD it is a song called "Your Long Journey" ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9TmJBBKYmU ) I have not heard this one before but the text sum it up:
"Oh the days will be empty
The nights so long without you my love
And when God calls for you I'm left alone
But we will meet in heaven above...
My heart breaks as you take your long journey "
Thank you for caring!
I am sorry to come back to see your blog so far after this has happened. Sometimes there are special people in our lives and they leave a big void when they go. You will gradually come to enjoy your memories more than feel the pain. I hope you can hang on to her good attitude on life.
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