One of the side benefits to doing all this purging, cleaning and rearranging here on Columbus Street is that I find things here that I didn't remember having. This year, these discoveries are even more poignant because of the fire and so much that was lost. The best though, is when those visitors from the other side come along too. It's been a busy week on Columbus Street.
Of course, Vann had already made it by with the anniversary of his loss.
There was a Vann rug at the Chatette and a Vann rug here. Sherry mentioned that if I lost mine at the Chatette that she had many and would find a way to get one to me. It was a Sunday of Vann.
Sunday was also a day of Sammie Cat. Talking to Sherry on the phone we talked about Sam. We cried about Sam together. Et voila, there she was! I found this card I'd sent to Mom and Dad for their 60th from Sam and I. She was here!
When I found the print of a painting by my friend Sister Ann Roddy, I screamed! All of her original artwork I had purchased and taken to the Chatette was lost in the fire. Here, I had one piece left. What a treasure! Sister Ann has been hanging around too.
My last visitor was a sweet surprise. Christmas of 2015 I'd given Eric's Mom-my Marion the Librarian-a framed photo from my session with Larry Graham. I'd completely forgotten that she'd sent a thank you to me by Eric.
It took me a minute to realize what it was and who it was from. Peacocks often mean Mike Edwards, but this peacock was a Marion. Reading her note brought tears to my eyes. Especially because Eric has been telling me how her cat Sweetie has been wandering over to "their" old space more often. We all seem to be feeling Marion.
And so, in the midst of so much sadness and loss at times-there is the joy and love they bring to (I believe) support us in troubled times to pave a little smoother way with the love that they always showed and shared.
The door is open-More visitors welcome!
Happy Wednesday!
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