Hi Angela,
I visit your site everyday hoping to see an update of your work.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your wonderful Grandfather. I know that you are going to miss him so much. Your Grandmother must feel so lost.
You both have so many wonderful memories of him and it will comfort you both to share them with each other. It will hurt at first to speak of them, but in the end they will comfort you.
Remember where your sweet Grandfather is going. He tended to his garden to make it a place of beauty. It gave him peace,purpose and pleasure. God layed that kitty by him to watch over him until your Grandmother found him. Now your Grandfather has a bigger garden to tend.
I know that you feel like all the life has gone out of you. It is only natural that you feel the way you do for now. If it hurts you to think about sculpting right now, then step away from it. You will come back to it when you feel that you are ready. You will be all the better for it when you do, because you will have your desire to create the beautiful fairies back. Your work is so amazing and it is so much a part of you.
So step back, throw yourself into your two little boys. Spend the kind of time with them now that you won’t be able to once your new little one comes.
Just know that I am thinking of you. I cry with you over the loss of your Grandfather. I smile with you over the memories of him. My heart swells with the love that you have for him.
I hope that I have given you as much comfort as the beauty of your fairies have given me.
Take care,
Donna Weissman

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather, and the pain you are feeling. He sounds like a wonderful man, and so loved. And when God calls us home, after our life here on earth, what other gift is more important to leave behind than love. It is important to remember his life and the gifts he gave.

I hope you don’t lose your love of sculpting, because it is a celebration of your life. I think your grandparents must have understood this from the very beginning. I hope you were able to finish your last sculpture; it would make your grandfather proud. And whether you sell her or not is of no consequence.

(((Hugs)))
Diane

Hello Angela, I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. I know exactly what you’re feeling. My mom passed away (at 82) just two years ago. The feeling of loss is incredible. I wondered if I’d ever “be the same”. It was hard to sculpt, but in time it came back to me. I truly believe that my mom had a hand in helping me continue on. I would think that your grandfather would love the same for you. Your talent is incredible, dear. And your grandfather knew that. You can still see him smiling at you (in your mind’s eye) and enjoying your work. Every so often I still feel my mom’s hand on my shoulder as I work. I wish you healing, hun. And I hope to, one day, see that you’re sculpting again. Be well.
My very best,
Debbie

Hi Angela,
I am sitting here crying over your words. I feel the hurt. I know firsthand how overwhelming tragic news can be. I found your site because my new passion is doll making. It is helping me get over a great deal. I hope your passion comes back, don’t think of how your grandfather would love the doll, think of the doll as a little person who is helping you forget the bad.
I know you are probably very busy with the baby but I hope you can sculpt again soon.

P.S. Please write something on your blog to let us know how you are doing.

Hugs,
Iris