If you've been following my blog then you have heard me refer to a certain type of bracelet as the "Linda" bracelet. Well, this bracelet was named after my sister Linda, who is my oldest sister. She is the example of all examples. One thing that Linda and I share in common is our passion for creativity. We both love to make beautiful things! Me, I have loved jewelry since as long as I can remember, and I just started to purchase beads and such about 2-3 years ago, to make a few things for myself. My sister Linda, had a bit of a passion for it too! She was much more detailed in her work than I.
Linda became sick in November of 2006 and was told for the next couple of months that she had pneumonia, she was then finally diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer at the end of January 2007, and a week later she passed away. All seven of her siblings including myself were able to spend some precious time with her that last week of her life and that is something I hold dear to my heart.
After Linda's passing her sweet daughter Tamra sent me all of Linda's beads and tools. And in the midst of all the goodies I received, I found a bracelet she was in the middle of making, which meant more to me than all the treasures in the world.. I finished that bracelet and since made many more of that same style. Therefore we now have a bracelet that I'd like to dedicate to my sweet Angel Sister "Linda".
Happy Birthday! Linda
I love this bracelet! This is truly the prettiest one I've seen!
ReplyDeleteThis one is so darning. Thanks for sharing Theresa!
ReplyDeleteOK I only met Linda a few times but I am sitting her bawling. I have read your and Regina's blog all about Linda and my heart just fills with each word. She was a great lady. The bracelet is beautiful!!! What a wonderful tribute to her!!! If you are going to sell them I want to be first on the list!! I would be honored to wear a Linda Bracelet!
ReplyDeleteThank you Theresa, She would have been 55 this year. I miss her very much, Thanks for remembering her. She was very talented and loved to be creative. Thanks again, Darrell
ReplyDeleteTheresa, this was so beautiful. Jeremy and I have tears rolling down. What a beautiful way to remember her. She made many homemade things for our children and did amazing family dinners and parties. We miss her dearly and delight in this tribute you have done for your dear sister and our mom. I would love to have one for me and each of the girls if I could. Love, Heather and Jeremy
ReplyDeleteWow. That makes it all the more beautiful to finish, and recreate, the style that she designed. What a great story and sweet gesture.
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