Way back in early July, I wrote about the knitted throw that I donated to our Parish Art and Craft Show this year. The weekend of the art show coincided with the camel race day that DH and I attended in Wandoan, so we were unable to be there. My friend Carmen sent me a text to say that my thow had been sold but she didn't have any details about who had bought it.
A month or so later I found out that a lovely lady called Marge had bought this year's throw; Marge had bought another one of my donated throws 2 years ago as well! I gently teased her about this one Sunday, saying she was my best customer.
At the beginning of this month Marge suffered an aneurysm, underwent surgery and was pronounced to be 'on the mend', albeit an expected long recovery period. But this wasn't to be...Marge passed away unexpectedly on September 6. This is going to sound strange...but her funeral was actually a joyous occasion with all her favourite hymns and some wonderful tributes from her children and grandchildren.
One of Marge's best friends Gwen, gave me a photo (below) of Marge that she took at the Art Show...how special is this?
I already know what I will make for the art Show next year...
Another throw in blues, greens, mauves and purples (mohair yarns again) and it will be called 'Memories of Marge'...or 'Marge-ma' as her grandchildren called her.
A month or so later I found out that a lovely lady called Marge had bought this year's throw; Marge had bought another one of my donated throws 2 years ago as well! I gently teased her about this one Sunday, saying she was my best customer.
At the beginning of this month Marge suffered an aneurysm, underwent surgery and was pronounced to be 'on the mend', albeit an expected long recovery period. But this wasn't to be...Marge passed away unexpectedly on September 6. This is going to sound strange...but her funeral was actually a joyous occasion with all her favourite hymns and some wonderful tributes from her children and grandchildren.
One of Marge's best friends Gwen, gave me a photo (below) of Marge that she took at the Art Show...how special is this?
Another throw in blues, greens, mauves and purples (mohair yarns again) and it will be called 'Memories of Marge'...or 'Marge-ma' as her grandchildren called her.
5 comments:
Oh Maria - how sad for you and all her friends - sending you a hug. That next throw you make will be very special.
So sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. I'm sure that photo of Marge with the throw you made will be one of your treasured memories. BTW, I love the name you gave that project ;)
What a lovely photo of Marge and her throw,,
How nice to make a throw in her memory..
Hugz Maria
What a lovely post. It made me cry but in a happy way if that makes any sense. Hugs......
Such a sweet lady! ANd I love your thoughts of Remembrance.
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