This is a painting that I did for my good friend Mary. Her son in law (pictured) died in an accident a few months ago, leaving behind three young children and his wife. Mary is one of the most admirable women that I know. She deals with her trials in such a dignified manner. I am blessed to belong to a book club with Mary. She has some health problems and while most of us car pool to book club, Mary has been driven to and fro by her beloved husband Steve. I am sure that the reason for this is that he wanted to make sure his wife arrived safely and got into bed early. Steve now is battling a brain tumor. Now just as he made sure that his wife was taken care of for many years, she is at his side making sure that he is taken care of. Mary and Steve are what I would call kindred spirits. When the club heard that Mary's daughter had lost her husband they all wanted to do something personal for her family. The ladies of the club, commissioned me to do this painting for Mary's family, because we all truly love and admire her. We pray for your family Mary and hope that this painting will bring you some measure of comfort. We love you.
5 comments:
Thankyou so much Laurie this painting is so amazing and puts a smile on my face every time I see it! I am so blessed to have it and will always be grateful to you
Doogie is my cousin. This is truly beautiful. What a lovely gift. I'm sure it is cherished beyond measure.
Laurie:
1. I'm Doogie's Mom. I want you to know that Doogie would be astounded that someone painted a picture of him, let alone with one of the four greatest blessings in his life, his daughter Hailey Jo. And of course, he would be embarrassed at all the "fuss"!
2. Please tell your reading group thank you for their generosity, and thank you for loving Mary enough to even consider doing this. I wish I could be there to give each one of them a hug!
3. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for doing this painting for Mary's family, particularly for Val, Josh, Brad, and Hailey. It is certainly a beautiful work of art showing Doogie's love and pride for his beautiful daughter!
4. Last of all, thanks to a loving Heavenly Father who gives us all wondrous talents to share with others!
Hugs!!!
Joyce (Hyde) Fackrell
Laurie,
This painting is beyond words. Thank you for your kindness and service to Val and the kids. I know they will cherish it forever! It truly is amazing!
Audree Hyde Roberts
Doogie's Sister
Thank you to all of you wonderful family members of Doogie. I have heard some wonderful things about him. What sorrow it is that his children will not have him as they are growing. But how blessed they are to have his wonderful family to fill their lives with stories of their beloved father. It was my pleasure to paint this gift to Val and the children. I pray for her as she raises his beautiful children. The feeling of love he had for his children was evidant as I painted this picture. I hope that this painting will remind them over the years that they have a father on the other side who still loves them! I wanted to let you know that I am sorry for your loss. May the Lord bless you as you go forward.
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