Forget Me Not ART Tile Necklace
A necklace I created in memory of my Dad, which was published in Belle Armoire Magazine a few years ago.
Taking time for the little and big things this past year...
I started 2015 out with a goal to create a better balance
Creating - Painting - Designing -
and more time to relax and enjoy life
Of course, Life doesn't always go as we planned…
It can be busy and full of surprises - and
then throw a few curve balls when you're least expecting it.
then throw a few curve balls when you're least expecting it.
As some of you know my MIL was diagnosed with NHL (Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma) last Summer. She went through surgery, then 5-6 rounds of Chemo...but the cancer was stubborn...so she had to undergo Radiation treatments (5x a week for 5 weeks or so…). Cancer is tough - and I think we are constantly redefining and renewing our faith in the word hope & believe.
During Chemo Rounds - I always had a little pick-me-up gift after each treatment - and we all wore Green Wrist bands with the words "No-one Fights Alone" - however, with the radiation treatments - I felt something a little more substantial was in order…hence the need to create a Cancer Boot Kickin' Necklace (featuring an awesome Ceramic Boot by Gaea, Czech glass bead, and all Vintaj Natural findings/chain. Although it's a relatively simple design, it is still a very time consuming one with the involved fringe which I designed to help sooth the nerves and thoughts - and to keep my MILs fingers and hands busy while staying still. It's definitely a substantial Talisman Necklace…
I think I said Cancer was tough...and sometimes stubborn...
After a couple months "off", we learned that there is still a stubborn area of Cancer...which means another Surgery soon for my MIL...
so please keep her in your thoughts & prayers.
In case you didn't realize…creation for me, comes from the heart - so in everything I do…there is meaning behind it - a story of sorts - and a reason for creating what I did - heartfelt symbolism born out of the happy and tough stuff.
The best philosophy for me and life is…
Focus on the things you have control over…and let the rest go :)
~JLynn
~JLynn
