VERY much inspired by Françoise Melzani!!! I adore her art and techniques. I get the feeling that I have to touch her pages... all that structure!
BUT something happened yesterday.
One of my first friends in life died. My age, not even 47.
Many years ago, she got the diagnose "crohn's disease" and she got morphine to ease the pain. Now, many years later, she died a death caused by morphine. She didn't want to live anymore, she had had enough. But what kind of life did she have?
I feel so sad.
And then I read that Michelle Ward will end her monthly "themes" this month. I didn't join in very much , but I sure will miss the inspiration she gave me each month!!! This time she asks for some "white space" on a page. So this will be my "white space entry' to her last GPP street team theme "restraining order".
What if?
What if?
What if?
What if you had had another start in life...?
Springs arrival and new hope?
This one is for you, Susanne!
Lena
Lena, I am so sorry about your friend. Loss seems to make time stand still, and yet our minds are busy reflecting on our connection. I love that you found some solace in creativity as you ponder What If. This is a lovely page, and beautiful tribute to Susanne. The breathing space leaves alot of room for thinking. Thank you Lena for sharing with the team, and being part of our community.
AntwortenLöschenBeautiful and perfect for the GPP challenge. I feel the same way, despite not joining in too much - I love the challenges and find the whole site inspiring.
AntwortenLöschenI'm so sorry for the loss of your friend. It's at times like these that we question so much and life can seem so unfair. I think we have to learn to seize the day and go with it, but it certainly puts our niggling worries in perspective. I hope you find comfort in the happy memories xxx
Lena, thank you. You give in the midst of such loss. These pages are beautiful tribute to a loved friend. Precious life.
AntwortenLöschenI am so sorry for the loss of your friend. Your work is beautiful and sensitive and I appreciate you sharing it.
AntwortenLöschenI'm so sorry. Losing someone you love is so hard. Your pages are beautiful in the midst of saddness a perfect tribute.
AntwortenLöschenI don't know what to add to these lovely comments except to also share my sympathy and sadness for you and your friend, and to say that your page is absolutely lovely and just seems so right...
AntwortenLöschenMy sympathy for your loss. Crohn's is terrible to live with but the loss of a friend is awful in a different way. Your tribute to her is beautiful, and I am sure she is smiling at it.
AntwortenLöschenI am so sorry for your loss. I can see your expression of it in these pages. I love your white space and the lovely small pops of flowers. Thanks for sharing.
AntwortenLöschenI am so sorry for your loss. I can see your expression of it in these pages. I love your white space and the lovely small pops of flowers. Thanks for sharing.
AntwortenLöschenSo sorry for your loss. Your page is lovely tribute.
AntwortenLöschenBeautiful page, and heartfelt sadness for the loss of your friend. Det är sorgligt när någon så ung dör, men en bra påminnelse att göra det bästa av den tid vi själva har kvar!
AntwortenLöschenI am so sorry to read about the loss of your dear friend.....
AntwortenLöschenI think your pages are a perfect tribute.
Lena, sorry for your loss. Lovely, minimal layout! Love the bits of orange and green.
AntwortenLöschenI am so sorry to read of the loss of your friend. It is so sad ! The piece you created in her memory is truly beautiful. So delicate and arresting.
AntwortenLöschenI haven't joined in the crusades in a long time but am happy to be participating in this final one with so many talented artists.
Here's to the creative life!
I'm sorry to read of your loss; Crohn's is a horrible illness. I hope you have good memories of your friend. I love the page you created and think it works so well.
AntwortenLöschenI always enjoy my "end of month, and the newspaper's finished blog cruise 'n comment" time. It's been lovely to meet you and your work via the Crusades. Thanks for sharing what you do with everyone. May the rest of 2012 be filled with creative happiness for you.
Hallo Lena!
AntwortenLöschenYour post is very beautiful and touching. Thanks for sharing your Crusade during your grief. I'm sorry about your friend.
Best wishes, tj
I simply love this! So sad for your loss and for your friend's pain.
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