Thursday, March 18, 2010

Thankful Thursday Part Two: The Visit

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Okay, this is a mindblower to say the least.
Most of you know I have an Etsy shop and that I love ravens.
I came across this artist last week and I fell in love with her whimsy and her wares. I asked if she ever did ravens and she said she was thinking about it because she loved them as well.
Long story short, this is the one I comissioned, but she apologized for it because there seemed to be a tear coming from one eye.
I told her it was perfect because I had just lost a friend who called herself my raven sister and I miss her dearly. This raven is going to sit next to her flowers in my studio.
I'm taking this as a visit from Renee telling me (all of us) not to be sad.
Blown away twice in one day. The Universe works in amazing ways ;)

Please visit Jill's Etsy shop. She does wonderful work!

20 comments:

  1. I've had a couple of messages from people in the past few days that were just what I needed at the time. It restores my faith in things and reminds me that if I keep plodding on-I will get there. Wherever there is.

    I still can't walk well enough to put in the hours I want to put in to organize my home-and sometimes I feel like I'm falling behind. Behind what? The only timekeeper is me and I need to get off my own bottom. (Easter needs to get here so I can cuss again).

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  2. Lo, this is so beautiful, so heart-warming.... how perfect life can sometimes be. I know you will treasure this Raven "with a tear" and will think of your Raven-Sister.

    I just finished my entry for KJ's "Renee's Book of Love"....and was feeling so emotional, I happened to visit your blog and this entry, although it made me cry, did it in a good, warm, wonderful "Renee" sort of way. Thank you for sharing!

    ♥ Robin ♥

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  3. It is, indeed, a beautiful piece.

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  4. oh yes this is truly a little message from renne saying, 'it is okay to cry and to grieve, and although life goes on, we will never forget'. love ya lo, keep it up and remember -this is 'your 'time now.

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  5. Ah, this is so lovely, lolo! And what a perfect message from Renee. She sent Raven With A Tear to you in such a gentle, loving way. And as you know, those Ravens can be raucous and funny, too...again, just like Renee.

    When she died, I knew she would send messages to her friends and was waiting for posts telling about her 'appearances'. This is one of the most impressive...

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  6. Wow Lolo, this gave me the chills!!

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  7. Yes it's beautiful. You are very lucky.

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  8. she's posting messages in her own way - isn't she (har har)

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  9. How beautiful. I never knew Renee, but heard about her there at the end. I am so sorry for your loss. This raven is awesome! I'm glad it will be special for you because of her. Take care...

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  10. Oh my. What a wonder. It is beautiful.

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  11. Wow, what an awesome find and poignant revelation...

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  12. Oh and her cats are lovely, too...bookmarked, wishlist...

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  13. My goodness... I have no words...just chill bumps! Perfect...Absolutely perfect!!!

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  14. I didn't know Renee either but am really blessed to see how much she meant to so many of you. She must have been a wonderful woman. The raven piece is unique! I would have never imagined a design like that but somehow it comes together. Very imaginative.

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  15. it is a very special tear.

    i will never ever ever see another raven and not think of you and your raven sister. you meant so much to renee. she loved you dearly. no wonder.

    love
    kj

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  16. Oh this is so lovely. How nice that she had a tear in her eye. to remind us/you of both the joy and sadness of life. Perfect for your wonderful Renee shrine.

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  17. I love the Raven pieces. The tributes to Renee were just so sweet and caring. I never knew of her until now,but reading about her she must have been wonderful. I too lost a friend last week to lung cancer at age 59. It is a hard pill to swallow. God in his wisdom will help us carry on.
    Margaret, your work was beautiful as well.

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  18. Oooh Lolo this is Beautiful.......

    xxMar

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  19. Perfect - what a delightful idea to commission this piece and how beautiful it is. I love the tear.x

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  20. So beautiful. The piece and the story. Renee is visiting many of us these days. xoxo

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