This is our beautiful grandmother; I have posted about her before; she was our anchor, our safe haven through the difficult years of our childhood, we knew we were loved and cherished by her.
We began celebrating her major birthdays at 65 as that was near to the age her husband, our grandfather had died. She was from Eire and a Catholic; she had always remarked that she didn't want to live to be a hundred, she didn't want a letter from the Queen! I had organsied a papal blessing from John Paul II for her 90th birthday, we had a special mass and it was presented to her by the parish priest; she was delighted and was happy to pose for this photo.
Grandma didn't get a letter from the queen; she died just two days before her 94th birthday. She told the priest that morning that she had heard the banshee call the night before, she had a shower, dressed as always in her frock with beads and broach, sat in her favourite chair and went to her eternal sleep.
She was an angel here on earth and we loved her dearly.
Thank you for looking at my page and for any comments you may leave, best wishes.
Hi Susan! What a wonderful wonderful tribute to your grandma! this is such a beautiful page too, love the chippie fence and the pretty papers, that yummie bling flourish and your heartfelt journalling. I can so feel how much you loved your nana. Have you been to retreats this passed year? seeing a differently scrapped page from what I remember seeing last. Hope everything is well with you and the family. Take care, much love - Eila
ReplyDeleteHi Eila, thank you for your lovely comments; not too many retreats this year as I am saving to see my sister in the USA in November. I am inspired by some at my Friday night crops although I fall well short of theirs and your beautiful work. Sometimes it is just about having what you need at hand! The family are well and will increase again in November and January please god! I follow your blog regularly and love seeing your work. Take care dear friend, S
DeleteWhat a beautiful page for a beautiful lady! I think you've done such a wonderful job with this challenge! I love the little fence and the pretty swirl!! I think this is gorgeous, thank you so much for playing along with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, simply beautiful! Love what you've done with this challenge! Tks. for playing along with us at OUAS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vintage layout! I love it!Thanks for joining OUAS!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous page and such a lovely tribute to your grandmother. Fantastic job with that sketch, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Susan. I REALLY love the way you have used the sketch. Lovely vintage look to this as well. I loved reading about the meaning behind your layout. This is a special one. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious and delicate design!!
ReplyDeleteYour beautiful tribute brought back memories of my own grandmother, Susan. Gorgeous page!
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally beautiful page - great photo and memories here!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photo. She sounds like a very strong lady. I really like the florishes
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