It’s taken me longer than usual to make it back here at my blog…Spring has been flying by fast! The season seems to have come and blossomed all too quickly. However, I did manage to capture quiet, little moments like this one from inside our home looking out…don’t you just love the morning sunshine?!
Brook is almost through with her first year of high school…wow, where did this year go? It’s so true that as each year passes, time goes by faster and faster. And the faster it goes by, the more I feel I need to hang on to it…it’s hard letting it all go by, knowing it’ll be gone forever.
However, I’ve come to realize that some things do last forever…love does. Even after our kids leave the nest, and even after our time on this earth is over, the love still remains…in memory and in our hearts. Love can last forever. These are some of the thoughts that led me to create matching necklaces (1 for me and 1 for Brook). BTW, I just planned a summer trip for our family to visit Montreal and Quebec. Originally, I wanted to go to France (especially Paris) but flights are so expensive this time of year. Luckily for us, Canada is just a car ride away, where we’ll get to experience some French culture for less time and money on travel. Sometimes it makes sense to be practical.
Here’s a look at the necklaces. Toujours means forever in French, by the way.
And here’s a look at the altered box (Altoids tin) that I made for Brook.
I placed the necklace on some tulle that rests on top of some shimmery mica flakes (which I first adhered to the inside of the box with craft glue).
And of course I had to include a special feather find.
One pretty white bead for my one wonderful girl.
Every time I wear my necklace I’ll think of Brook and how much I love her. And I hope that every time Brook wears the necklace she’ll think of me…and how much I love her. Wherever she is, and ends up going in the future, the love will travel with her…forever.
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That’s beautiful! You know me, I love some good mica flakes!
May 19th, 2013
Becky! A sweet, precious post. Love always endures…especially between Mother & Daughter. You are so lucky to have each other and the special bond.
A beautiful, meaningful, love-filled expression.
Thanks for sharing with us!!!
I do love the morning sunshine! It is such a gift in many ways…
Sending you warm rays of sunshine to warm your spirit, today and everyday!
Hugs,
Jeanette
May 19th, 2013
Time definitely flies so fast, but I try not to think about that too much. It would be too frightening. Maybe if we think about all those wonderful things that wait for us in the future it would feel less scary. 🙂
Gorgeous art Becky, as always.
May 20th, 2013
sweet sentiments and oh, so pretty necklaces! There’s something about a mother/daughter relationship. They are sooo hard sometimes but so rewarding too. Hope you have a wonderful trip.
May 20th, 2013
beautiful. necklaces, sentiments, ideas, all good things to ponder. Abraham Lincoln’s ring to Mary had the inscription ‘Love is Eternal’. love the idea of that. For our children to know that no matter what they always have your love. I think it’s something to make them stronger and sure of themselves. love your post. enjoy your trip to Quebec. enjoy the food, make sure to get some crepes. mmmm yummy.
May 20th, 2013
Beautiful Becky….
May 20th, 2013
This is such a lovely gift for both mother and daughter. Time does pass all too quickly. I have never been to Montreal or Quebec and do want to visit there some day. Make Paris and France a must do…Paris is magical! Toujours happiness dear…
May 20th, 2013
Aaah, I too love the morning sunshine. And with the warm weather I find it harder to use the time to create art and blog indoors.
Time does go by so quickly it seems. You have created a most beautiful and meaningful pair of necklaces representing the pure love of a mother and her daughter.
I know about the expense of Europe lately. My aunt recently moved from the west coast of France to the beautiful south and wants us to visit but the ticket prices alone are not something we can afford at this time. I think your trip to the French part of Canada sounds like the best compromise. I hear it’s tres belle là!
May 21st, 2013
Dear Becky,
Your post brought tears to eyes; so sweet and filled with such LOVE. Then necklaces are such a precious gift to you both and I’m certain your dear Brook will always cherish hers.
My daughter, who is 34, is my best friend. We live 3000 miles apart, but we talk every day. The bond between Mother and Daughter is only strong if you give her unconditional love, your time and your respect. Your daughter is blessed to have a mother like you and you will be blessed with a lifetime of her friendship.
You will love Montreal and Quebec city, I lived in the former for 13 years. Wear comfortable shoes because everything is within walking distance and some of the streets are cobblestone.
Thank you for your wonderful post and sharing with us all,
JoJo
May 24th, 2013
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and stories ladies. I really enjoy learning more about you!
May 24th, 2013
I love the special memories you are creating for your daughter with pieces like these.. she will always treasure them!
I was so surprised to read you were traveling to Montreal this summer… it is a few hours from me (I am closer to Ottawa, Ontario), but I am very curious to see what you think! You’ll have to let us know!
May 31st, 2013
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