The day of Shane's funeral, I had a profound experience. I opened the van door and a sparrow flew out of the back seat. He flew up, hovered, and then flew out the front window. Sparrows were, for us, a symbol for trust. My most recent painting ...and Still We Rise, featured two sparrows. one grounded on a Gothic windowsill, the other ascending, and so when that bird looked me in the eye that day, it was more than coincidence. So sparrows, it is, and a new medium: wool. The texture, the smell, is comfort. I had always dreamed of having sheep, and when it became evident that we couldn't maintain our whole yard and creek bank like we used to, Shane made sure I got my sheep. He lined up our neighbors, Scott and Melissa, who volunteered to get our fence ready, and Carla and Van brought two beautiful Suffolk spring lambs. We found a year old Great Pyrenees at the animal shelter, and my son and nephew built a sturdy shed. So, in spite of all the other difficulties, this came together, and it was only natural to make birds with the wool, I'll share more soon, I'm having all kinds of fun learning a new medium.
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Terry Warden
9/21/2014 02:43:59 pm
Great story, I think of you often, you are one of the most talented people I know and it looks as though you and Shane have managed to raise three very talented boys as well. Good luck and sweet peace to you all.
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Cristy
9/23/2014 11:52:11 am
Good to hear from you, Terry! Take care.
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Jenny Savery
9/21/2014 03:16:57 pm
So special , Christy. Wow!
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Cristy
9/23/2014 11:53:27 am
Hope you are doing well, Jenny. Love you!
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jennifer
9/22/2014 03:15:00 am
This is so touching. Shane had a heart of gold just like you. Your boys have inheritited it also we are still praying for you all & we know God will take care of you.
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Cristy
9/23/2014 11:54:24 am
Thanks, Jenny. We can use all the prayers we can get. Thank you so much!
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9/24/2014 02:00:03 am
Cristy, You never cease to amaze me! I love the birds and the fact that you are using your wool l. I love the story of the sparrow too. It certainly was no coincidence just like the hummingbird that appeared for a moment when I found out that Shane had went to heaven. I love them so much!!! I really want one when you have one ready to sale. Love you my friend!
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Cristy
9/30/2014 11:52:00 am
Love you, too, Temple. I think your hummingbird story is so special. I sent the hummingbird to Asheville for an art show to benefit children in hospice care. I'll have to find time to make another one for you before long.
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