The theme for this month is “life changing events.”
Today’s project is one that represents a life changing event that caught me by surprise. I’ll explain.
As I was coloring this adorable tea pot from Just Add Color DSP with my new Stampin’ Blends, I was thinking of my mother. She is often on my mind when I’m in my craft room, because she would love to be sitting next to me, being creative. She majored in art in college, and loved to paint with watercolors and oils, but lost her sight years before she left this earth in May of 2016. I was her eyes, and she was my everything.
I know she would love that I am spending my time in creativity, and praise me for my efforts. Do children ever stop wanting to please their parents? Losing a parent is the life changing event I’m trying to describe. But, I prefer to think that I can still communicate with Mama. I found these words in the Sitting Here stamp set, “come and sit a while with me,” along with the little bird that hopped next to the tea pot.
Maybe I’m naïve, but Mama was speaking to me from Heaven. Why do I believe this? A little bird told me so.
I lost my mom about a year ago, and as I read your words…the tears began to spill…because I UNDERSTAND exactly what you are saying. I loved my mom more than life….I did a lot of the caregiving for her in the last couple of years…and although I was caring for her…she was caring for my soul…as she always did throughout my life. I’ve often wondered how long I will feel like this, but for someone who loved me so….how can I NOT miss her with every drop of my being?
I have felt mom caring for me still from her new heavenly home, as you have yours.
We are blessed, aren’t we?
Thank you for sharing your heart.
Your work shows the beauty of your soul.
Debbie, such beautiful words you handed back to me. We have such an understanding of each other, because of the recent loss of our mothers. I really appreciate that you shared with me as well. God bless you!
How touching! You expressed your love in words and creativity. Don’t we wish we could have our mothers back again? Love the serenity of the card.
Thank you, Dorothy! Yes, we do wish that, so we have to use our memories and our feelings. It’s not always easy.
Wow Su. What a beautiful card for a beautiful reason. Love everything about this.
Thank you, Kirsten! I’m so glad you appreciated it.
Sue, I lost my Mom when I was thirty seven. I am now 55 I never stop thinking of her she is with me always She loved birds and beautiful teapots.
I’m so sorry, Jennifer. That was much too soon! So sweet that she loved birds and teapots. Thank you for telling me.
It’s lovely when we are able to carry our parents next to our hearts.
Hi Karol, Yes, there’s nothing like a parent-child relationship. Thank you for reading my blog.
Your card is beautiful, and your story even moreso. My eyes are leaking right now thinking of my own sweet Mom. Thank you for sharing your heart and your art!
Thank you, Terri! My eyes tend to leak quite a bit. I’m so glad you let me share my heart with you.
The teapot and little bird are so sweet. Oh if we just had our sweet mamas back again. I lost my mother 13 years ago and think of her every day. It truly is a life changing event.
Thank you, Stella! I know you understand.
Love your card and your story
Thank you, Colleen!
Thank you, Rae! Sharing is my favorite thing about Stampin’ Up! I appreciate your kind words.
I love it Su! Both the card and the story are beautiful. Thank you for sharing a heartfelt memory.
An absolutely stunning card, Su. I think it was inspired by your Mama!
I’m so glad you like it, Debi! I know it was inspired by Mama.
I love your card and was especially touched by the reason behind it. I feel the same way!
Thank you, Dianne! I appreciate you sharing the feeling with me.
Wonderful story Sue and this card is truly gorgeous. The colours in the teapot are so comforting and peaceful as well as being very striking. Love it. xxx
Thank you, Cheryll! It makes me happy that you love it!