Opening the car door at Home Depot without removing the keys started the ding of the alarm. It was the same sound of the IVs in her room. The same. Exactly. Like a brick to the chest. Without tears, people see a twisted face and wonder if you have a nerve condition or are experiencing a tantrum. If my advantage plan covers the Prokera lens I will do them again. Doc said I am the driest patient he's ever seen.
This is the door change, was very easy to narrow, and I will probably do two colors horizontally, somewhat like the original.
Several asked about the saddle. The website of American Molded Plastics in Ohio is here. I purchased several leaf and floral picks at HL and will do so for each season during their sales. I cut short and inserted in the dry foam (HL also), after wiring it to the base. I also purchased a styrofoam glue at JoAnn fabric which sets the stems after 24 hours. Will do that for heavier Christmas greens. This is what I made, maybe stems need to be shorter. You can barely see the little black feet that adjust over the stone with wing nuts in the center.
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As for stolen memorials, typical these days isn't it? You can wrap thin razor wire around the pots or any place that you would grab. Take long pliers to place and remove on site. We have a post and wrought iron hook at driveway, had a hole drilled into the iron hook, heavy wire through it and wrapped through the hanger of the baskets or lantern. Must be untwisted over and over to get it off. No grab and go is possible. Personally, I would rather cut their fingers.
Keeping busy on these few warmer days, picking up the paint project where we left off end of August. This is BMoore White Dove in eggshell, walls will be the same in flat.
The muntin bars, usually a royal PITA were done quickly with spray paint. Krylon Chalky Finish in Classic White is so very close to White Dove, registers and window grills sprayed look identical.
That's it. Can't find the PS finishes. But will eventually.
Be well.
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14 comments:
Those unbidden memories can cut you to the quick, can't they? :-( Thanks for the info on the saddles. Your arrangement is lovely and certainly makes her stone stand out. Although I see what you said about her stone being somewhat hidden by the other stone, she is fortunate to be so close to the woods. I would love that. Unfortunately, when Mark passed, I was too sick to get the cemetery to choose the plot so I just told them a general vicinity (nearer to my parents and brother). It is non-descript at best. Anne is looking wonderful. ~Robin~
Oh, Marly, Grief shows up unexpectedly. And that's ok. After my dear mother passed, I was still teaching then, a former student popped in after school just to visit. I don't know what prompted it, but I began crying ...deeply. Poor girl. She never came back. The deeper the love, the deeper the grief. Your sister's grave is beautiful. By the Woods.
Marly, you guys have been through so much. It will take a while to adjust since you are so used to being constantly on call, dealing with so much. It's weird, you hit the wall and drop, everything (the world) just keeps right on going on but for you it just stops. Then, it's like you don't know what you're supposed to do after doing the same thing for years. Be patient and good to yourselves. Jen
Marly: It is sad that people feel a need to take what is not theirs, the metal stars for veterans are a highly stolen item in cemetery's here in Minnesota, we have cemented the post that hangs flower baskets into the ground, no one has been able to pull it up yet.
I like the door change, looking forward to seeing it finished. I hope they can get the right ingredients for your dry eyes, the color paint is lovely so soft and comfy looking.
Catherine
Such a beautiful flower arrangement Marly!
Now I understand the saddle for the headstone-- it's so different from here. We do have a headstone but in front of the stone we can plant some flowers or you can lay a stone plate.
You need the time to grief and time to make your live going on without your dear sister. Take that time that is important!
A big hug and take care,Truus from Holland
Caroles memorial stone is outstanding. I agree about being close to the woods. Your flower arrangement is lovely and I know she's smiling down on it.
I still have flash backs of my stays in hospitals and the noises that one hears .Heard a lot of dings and beeps from chemo finishes. It will take loads of time for you to get those noises out of your head. Be patient with yourself. Love the paint color that you are using. I hope you find your PS finishes. Would love to see them. Sending hugs.
You have created a beautiful fall arrangement for Carole's stone, Marly. It is a shame that people feel the need to take what doesn't belong to them. The door change on your stitch looks mighty good. I really like the paint color for your painting project. Thinking of you.
So sorry about the sudden flash tying the car door chime to Carole's IV alarm. I hope the Prokera is covered, I can't imagine how painful your eyes are.
You made a very pretty arrangement for the stone.
I like the changes to the door on Anne.
What a beautiful arrangement for Carole's gravestone--and knowing you, I'm sure it will be lovely in every season. Those sudden noises, smells, sights that bring back the heartbreak are so difficult. I sure hope the Prokera lens is approved and it helps, Marly. Take care now ♥
Marly, You created a beautiful arrangement for Caroles headstone. I am the only one in our family who tends to the graves. The first time my flowers were taken from 4 sites I was completely shocked that someone could steal from the sacred resting spots of our loved ones. Be kind to yourself when these memories break through. There are many "firsts" ahead. On my first birthday without my mom I burst into tears in an antique store while looking at a Nativity set. The shop owner was very kind and understanding when I told her Mom was buying that as a gift for me. Your heart is still so tender and emotions raw. So many of us are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Bless you.
There is a special place in hell for someone who steals from a cemetery.
I am sure Carole's final resting place will always be beautiful.
Hugs.
Thinking of you, glad you are feeling up to posting on your blog again. Sorry the sounds of the dinging hit you so hard, you never know what will trigger your emotions but that understandably would have! Carole`s passing is so fresh, I hope time will help ease the pain a little. Love the potato vine, love your paint color (so soft and tranquil), love the arrangement you created for Carole`s headstone, and last but not least your cross stitch thread choices are perfect. Hope both you and Mark are feeling the love so many have for you.
Love the arrangement you made for Carole's headstone. Very, very pretty Marly.
Your memorial flowers to Carole are beautiful. Anyone who steals from a cemetery should go to hell. Grief will find you in the oddest places, as it does for myself too. We must go on though. Your paint choices are great! Janice
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