a gift

This was shared on my Facebook wall, by my loving friend Sherry.  It stopped my heart for a wee bit, and touched it the rest of the day.  I love to think, Rocky (and past lost loved dogs) are still with me, just like this.  love you Sweets, xo...and thank you for this.

my soul friend...and fabulous artist

Sherry made this for me.
As my heart has been so heavy with my family worries, I haven't let myself smile much, or be happy...it is hard when you are bogged down in fear.  But I will tell you that when I opened this package, my heart leaped.  And when I saw it, and read it, I just cried, but very happy tears.  How can I love and trust this woman who I have never met in person?  Well, if you are lucky enough to have her in your life, you already know.  I am blessed, to have you in my life Sherry...and I will treasure this gift of your heart...always.  I have taken a picture and used it as my wallpaper on my phone, this way, I can have you with me...when I go home.
Now let me show you...

Sometimes it is uncanny as to how much Sherry "knows" me, we have had many chats about many things...but when I read the words, I knew she was reminding me of some of those chats, in this artwork.

And one touching element is this page from the secret garden, highlighting the word Yorkshire...this is where Sherry's grandfather was from.  Using a piece of sentimental ephemera brings another element to the finished piece.  I love that part to.

Every time I look at it I smile, and feel loved.  And feel YOU...
The colors are yummy, the frilly dress...please, so me!  And the shoes...so you!  The whispers of the flowers...so perfect.  I will always love it and cherish the message...and the words on the back...you have made my day!

Sherry's words... the meaning behind the canvas.

-- "The dress and the shoes are by Joanna Pierotti -- when I saw them I thought of you -- your love of antiques and old things, love of family and the past and what the past means to you. Butterflies are the future as you take flight towards new dreams, new goals, new meanings and the dandelions are little wishes I am blowing for you."