The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Anne, you may be gone, but you are certainly not forgotten!! You touched many lives here in Blogland and beyond. I miss your posts, your humor, your gorgeous photographs, your art, your laugh, emails, our talks, YOU!!

Deb's beloved Gary joined you on Friday and we all figure you welcomed him and are showing him around. You and I talked about my mom a lot, Anne. She left us last month and is up there, too. I'm sure you'll cross paths one of these days. There is some comfort knowing that friends and loved ones are together waiting for the rest of us to join you.

We can still celebrate the wonder that you were, Anne. I am thankful to have known you and I will always remember our conversations.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, dear friend!!!! I bet you are rockin' up there today!!

♥

1 comment:

Terra said...: Oh Audrey, your words and this photo of Anne speak to my heart. I am so glad you posted this; I left a note on her Facebook Page today. What a big spirit, a creative spirit and I love that wonderful vestment she made for a priest with the stars of silver thread. She is missed.; December 10, 2013 at 11:01 PM

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