HYCCT1408 = my hero. My hero is my late Mother. She was a "giver"...and many times, anonymously. Doing good to be doing good, not the praise or glory it might bring her. She also was a stoic in regards to her personal trials. When she died of cancer, most friends had no idea the cause of her death since she kept it to herself and family. Her thought was, "Everybody has their problems, they don't need mine too." Her other tenet was "If sitting on a stump and crying would help, I'd do it...but it won't. So I'll be up and at 'em". I miss her and my Dad greatly.
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Registered: August 18, 2008 Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Posts: 31972
Wed, Oct 08, 2014 @ 5:30 AM
Sallie, this is a beautifully precious tribute to your dear Mum - the open wardrobe is such a wonderful dimensional aspect, and the single white feather is just perfect. Thank for sharing this LOVELY card and a bit of your heart today, xx
Registered: December 8, 2005 Location: Iowa Posts: 72993
Wed, Oct 08, 2014 @ 5:49 AM
Oh, I'm tearing up a little. What a wonderful tribute to your mother. Thank you for sharing your memories and your art with us.
------------------------------ Paula "The way I see it, every life is a pile of good things and bad things. The good things don’t always soften the bad things, but vice versa the bad things don’t always spoil the good things, or make them unimportant. - The Eleventh Doctor
Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Wed, Oct 08, 2014 @ 5:59 AM
Sallie, this is such a beautiful tribute to your dear sweet Mother. Our Mothers are so precious to us, and we are never ready to let them go. Your card is perfect and so beautiful. And the white feather is such a perfect touch, as if she left one behind as she was checking in on you.
------------------------------ "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
Registered: April 1, 2012 Location: Rogers, AR Posts: 28924
Wed, Oct 08, 2014 @ 6:58 AM
What a great illustration!! Very nicely done!
------------------------------ Jan 'Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ'. Philippians 1:6
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Registered: January 7, 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 42853
Wed, Oct 08, 2014 @ 8:17 AM
Sallie, I love this open cupboard with the angel wings as a tribute to your late mother. I love that you shared her inspiring story. They just don't make em like they used to. The feather is a brilliant touch.
------------------------------ Kathy Stamp n Sip with me
Wonderful card, Sallie! I love the angel wings in the wardrobe and the accent with the real feather. It sounds like your Mom had such a wonderful attitude, giving to others and not complaining