Many of us are already grandparents, but I loved this so much I needed to share it. For the entirety of my blogging experience, I've had a William Rutherford quote at the bottom of my main page. I'm sure you've seen it. 

This image aligns with Rutherford's quote and my own personal thoughts on the subject. Perhaps that's forms part of my creative imperative?

At any rate, if you don't yet have a skill that you can teach to someone younger, find someone older who is anxious to pass along their knowledge and learn from them. I can guarantee there are anxious teachers and students who will benefit.

It's So Hard To Say Goodbye...

Our family lost a beautiful soul yesterday. Mike was married to my sister, Diana a long time ago. After two children, they decided they were much better as friends than husband and wife.

They continued to co-parent my niece and nephew, and he was always present in the lives of their grandchildren. When my nephew was house hunting for his family, they found a place just a few houses away from Mike's. 

Mike traveled with both families when they took trips, and he even camped with them. He was always just a call away when someone needed a sitter, and Dan's daughters nicknamed him "Papa Angel" because he always referred to them as his little angels. (They call Di "Nana Ponygirl" because she always did "ponyboy" on her knee when they were little.)

Mike was diagnosed with cancer a few short months ago, and he took a turn for the worse yesterday. He was readmitted to the hospital and continued to decline through the day. 

His children, grandchildren, and sister were all able to say their goodbyes, and he passed peacefully late afternoon. The world has lost a kind, generous, and wonderful man yesterday, and our family and the world are less for it.

RIP, Brother. You'll be deeply missed.

Margaret's Bunny...

My dear creative friend Margaret B. created this sweet rabbit on a strawberry pincushion. I can see the pattern behind her work, but I can't read the designer's name. I'm going to send her a message to see if she'll share.

I thought I had this sweetie in my pattern binder, but I was wrong. I just love it, so I'll have to sort it out. "Ohhhh, Margaret..."

I'm going back to my niece's this morning. One more visit with Di before she returns to Minnesota tomorrow.

I hope you had a great holiday weekend, and wish you an even better week ahead. See you tomorrow!