We celebrated the life of our friend, Bob, this weekend. It was a beautiful and meaningful service. Tracy was one of three speakers. He reflected on their 22 years of hiking through the backcountry in the Adirondacks which brought smiles and tears to our eyes. Later we gathered together to share stories at a local restaurant. It was a lovely tribute to a kind, generous, and loving man. He will be missed. Tracy found several photos of Bob taken in the Adirondacks. My favorite is of the two of them, taken many years ago.
Here’s the card I sent to his wife and daughters, all dear friends. I combined PTI’s “Splits: Best Wishes” and “Inspired Faith” along with the die from the latter set. A few tiny pearls finished it off.
And the inside:
Sunday afternoon we attended an “apartment warming” party for my nephew. He has some developmental disabilities, but with the help of his mom, stepfather, and support team he has moved into his first independent living apartment. Marc drives and holds down a job, but has never been on his own. It’s a huge change, and he’s alternately excited and apprehensive. The party was in the apartment complex’s party room, but he proudly took anyone who was interested on a tour of his apartment. It’s a great space, and I hope he’ll be successful in making this huge transition. He made chocolate keys for everyone as party favors.
The message reads: “The key to happiness is friends and family like you.”
Then after supper, I took my camera outside to see if I could capture a photo of the Super Moon. It’s supposedly the largest and brightest moon we’ve had since I was born. I was too lazy to set up a tripod, and in retrospect wished I’d taken a tripod to a better location, but got a decent shot handheld (and then cropped.)
According to Honoré, we won’t see another one for eighteen years, and if we weren’t having company tomorrow night (supposedly even a brighter, bigger moon) I’d be off with my tripod. But I’m happy to have captured it.
Waving to Sian and other Memorandum keepers. Hope you have a great week!
Such a great photo of Tracy & Bob. Your card is lovely.
What a neat party favour your nephew made & wishes of joy in his new challenges of living on his own, isn’t that what parenthood is about; giving roots but wings to fly.
We stood outside admiring the moon last night – I did not even try to take a photo, my night time photography needs, shall we say, work. Your hand held photo is marvelous. Happy week ahead.
It was good to be able to celebrate his life so. What a lovely card which I am sure they will treasure. That moon picture is excellent for free held.
I expect your special brand of quiet loving support was very much appreciated by Bob’s family.
All the very best to your nephew. What an exciting step for him!
We couldn’t see the moon here at all last night, so fingers crossed for tonight.
A weekend of two halves. Very pleased to hear that Bob had such a fitting and loving sendoff.
Last night the moon was so bright I opened the curtains to see what was afoot. I should have photographed it then but decided to wait for the “official” supermoon tonight and guess what … thick cloud cover!!
Sad news indeed. I’m certain your gorgeous card will bring some comfort.
Chocolate keys? How sweet! I wish your nephew the best of luck (love his note as well)
I’m hoping to get a good picture of the super moon tonight. I would be very happy to get one as good as yours!
xx
two heart warming events in their different ways – what a fabulous photo of 2 friends enjoying life and I love the chocolate keys. Total cloud cover here last night so no sighting of the moon. Have a good week
Lovely photo of Bob and Tracy. Glad you had the opportunity to celebrate Bob’s life, and remember the good times, it’s an important part of grieving isn’t it? Love the chocolate key! Wishing your nephew all the best for his independent life!
I am sure Tracy will miss his rock climbing bud…a great picture that is filled with many happy memories. The card you made is lovely.
Congrats to your nephew and success to him living on his own. The chocolate key is a great souvenir. Pretty clever. . .
and the photo of the moon, perfect .Wishing I had a “real” camera…but I did see it several times. So glad I did!
Cheers~
What a beautiful Faith card! And that chocolate key is such a great party favor gift!
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