Okay, so I’ve been a little “busy” lately… both good & bad…
and I’m now having a bit of a calendar FREAK OUT!!!

I just realized that my next art fair is just three weeks away!
Uh oh… guess I gotta get my act together and quick! Still a lot of pots & projects to make
before ART IN THE GARDEN in Glenview, Illinois!!!

This morning was kind of magical. A quiet moment with a stunning sunrise before the crowds infiltrate the lakefront for this weekend’s Air & Water Show. Not my favorite… but loving that I can see this beauty before the crazy begins!!!

Last night in my pottery class, my students rallied with a LOT of sweetness…
both with a sweet sympathy condolence card and a LOT of OREOs to sweeten the sorrow.

Not a lot of clouds this morning… but enough for some color to splash across the sky.
Also a lot of geese hanging out at Montrose Beach.
A perfect resting spot on the still-flooded-beach!

Huge heartfelt thanks to everyone who has expressed their thoughts, hugs & condolences over the passing of my Mom last week. She left us early Tuesday morning, and was finally put to rest yesterday morning. It has been a sad & enlightening experience for all of us as we work our way through the loss & grief. Yet with so many positive thoughts & memories I’m sure we’ll all make it out the other side… as she will continue to guide us through with her teachings & our memories.

The visitation Friday night was beautiful, with so many people passing through to pay their respects. It was the first time that someone so close to me was the “guest of honor”… that I found I was treading into new territory. I wasn’t quite sure how to react, but to be thankful and cherish the moments & friends as they shared stories & support.

My entire family thanks everyone who made it out say  their good-byes to my Mom.
She was a wonderful lady, a fantastic Mom and one of my best friends.
It will be tough over the next few weeks to come to the full realization that she is gone.
I’m sure moments will pop-up that catch me off guard. And even more “signs”
that slap me upside the head to force a memory and a smile. It was wonderful to see
all of my family together yesterday at the gravesite ceremony…
even if it was for such a sad occasion.

Thank you for your support & caring.
Thank you for your understanding as we all move forward without her.
Thank you for sharing your fond memories of how she touched so many people.

Thank you Mom… for just being YOU!!!
You will be so sadly missed by so many people.

A fond

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Beautiful sunrise reflections on a day that is sure to be filled
with even more beautiful reflections of Mom.

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SO SWEET. SO THOUGHTFUL !!!!
My Mom was known for always having homemade chocolate chip cookies for family functions… and she frequently made them for my art fairs for my “groupies” & shoppers to enjoy. Many people would look for my Mom and that tin of cookies before even noticing the pottery on my display shelves!

 

So, my niece Taylor decided that she would honor her Grandma with a tribute by baking the same chocolate chip cookies for tonight’s visitation service. This way all of the guests can enjoy another cookie.

Strange notes… they ended up with 316 cookies. Taylor’s birthday is 3/16.
As well as 3:16 being the most commonly quoted bible verse.
Coincidence or some crazy master plan?!

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Even today’s Summer Camp tie-dye shirt is a bit more solemn than usual…

A quiet start. Solemn. Serene.
A perfect sunrise for the long day ahead.

 

Visitation will be held this Friday, August 9th
from 5:00pm-8:00pm with a brief ceremony at 7:00pm.

 GLUECKERT FUNERAL HOME
1520 North Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004

 

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