Michael and I have been on Island since Dec. 4th and while the weather has been downright balmy and perfect the visit has been a bit sad for me too. After our arrival we learned a dear friend was not doing so well. We were able to visit with her and talked about old times and laughed a lot. Her mind was still so very sharp but her body frail. On Saturday she left us. I've not cried because I know Bea would hate it if we cried. She always said death should not be a sad occasion, it's just part of life and you let it go. So goodbye my dear friend. xo
Another sad point to this visit is that we sold our condo. After coming here for ten years I feel like I'm losing a part of me, a second home. BUT I know, I know, my life is blessed and while this is by no means a hardship it was still special to me and now I have to turn the page ..............
I've sorted through my belongings I had here, piling what to donate, what to gift, and what to keep. In between I'm taking walks, swimming, lounging, and visiting this place. I've been collecting flowers, leaves, and pods and dyeing fabric samples. I am so interested in seeing what the local area I collect from has to offer in dyestuffs and experimenting with the botanicals to see what works! It's always the surprise that keeps me intrigued.
I have pondered creating another workshop here on Kauai after doing one with DJ Pettitt a few years back but things kept coming up to prevent me from organizing and following through. On this trip I have a much firmer idea of what this should be and a special place I'd like to plan this retreat at. I have a few instructors in mind who might want to join me so when I get closer to finalizing plans I'll be back with info. But who wouldn't want to go to Kauai for an art retreat?
5 comments:
So so sorry my friend. I have been thinking of you since you shared with me when you called. Just sad but the nice part you got to say goodbye. That is special in itself, really. Embrace your special moments with her and let that make you smile in the days to come. Your photos are beautiful. A retreat there sounds so grand to me.
Love you.
I'm sorry for your loss. I hope that your sorrow is mitigated by happy memories. It's good you got to say good-bye. Of course, I think a retreat in Kauai would be wonderful.
So sorry your visit was filled with sadness. Love and hugs to you my dear friend.
So very sorry Lorri, to lose a friend is such a sweet sorrow. Now to lose your favorite place away from home too. I always think about Rangiputa that oh well, I don't need to own it to call it my own. And since 2005 I still think about it as my forever place. It continues to inspire me to this day. Art retreat? Yes.
My condolences Lorri. I know how you feel because I also lost a friend this week. Hugs to you and a retreat in Kauai.....oh my yes!
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