Wednesday, March 9, 2016

A Special Day



I've had this large photo of my son since it was taken when he was 1 in l969 (the year they landed on the moon).  Apparently I was saving it for someone special.....my grand daughter, Mercedes.  It was her birthday today and I cut glass, the photo (yes, I did) and backing to put it all together for her. 

She lives in Wenatchee and I live near Spokane so I wasn't able to deliver it in person but she got it yesterday by mail.  She said she cried...she was so happy.

My son died at the age of 31 and Mercedes had only a very short time with him as a child.  She just turned 25.  He would have been 48 this summer. 

This just made my heart sing. 


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13 comments:

  1. Girl Camping GirlMarch 9, 2016 at 3:31 PM

    Touching and special.

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  2. sharnymcclarnyMarch 9, 2016 at 4:20 PM

    What a sweet boy. Hope you have mostly fond memories Karen.

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  3. MichelleMarch 9, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    How wonderful.

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  4. UnknownMarch 9, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    Such a beautiful story of your granddaughter receiving this. Hugs to you, I'm sure preparing & sending it was an emotional time for you to. Love you friend!

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  5. UnknownMarch 9, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    Such a beautiful story of your granddaughter receiving this. Hugs to you, I'm sure preparing & sending it was an emotional time for you to. Love you friend!

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  6. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 9, 2016 at 10:20 PM

    This just touched my heart. What a lovely gift to give to your granddaughter. Very special. xo Karen

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  7. Vickie @ Ranger 911March 10, 2016 at 7:11 AM

    What a lovely gift for your granddaughter. He was a beautiful child and I'm sure the portrait will be held near and dear to her heart. Sending you a big hug today, Karen.

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  8. KrisMarch 10, 2016 at 7:27 AM

    Oh Karen, I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know you had lost a son. What a treasured gift for your granddaughter!
    Warm hugs
    Kris

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  9. This N ThatMarch 10, 2016 at 8:15 AM

    What a lovely gift to pass along..So sorry for your loss.

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  10. Grandma ZeeMarch 10, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    What a wonderful gift, it is so hard to lose a child. Sending y ou hugs

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  11. Bee Haven BevMarch 13, 2016 at 6:58 AM

    What a special gift for her. Your son was beautiful! I know she will always cherish that picture....

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  12. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresMarch 14, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    What a beautiful and thoughtful gift to pass along to your granddaughter. This is something that money could never buy. Thanks for sharing this, Karen.

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  13. klbexploresJuly 20, 2016 at 2:55 PM

    What a very special gift you gave her!! I know how much that photo means to you and I know she will treasure it always!

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