My maternal grandmother, Rose B. Mensh, died early on Saturday morning. She was 90 and had a good life. She lived to see three great grandchildren. I knew grandma well – she and grandpa lived nearby when I was growing up. I will miss her. I flew down with Simon Sunday morning to go to the funeral on Monday and I just got back a few hours ago. I haven’t seen Roxy yet – she is still napping. I’m glad I was there to see my mom and her sisters. I think it is a testament to grandma that all nine of her grandchildren came in to say goodbye to her.
Before I left I finished the autumn tree girl
with a squirrel (at Charlie’s suggestion) in her hair.
Next is winter.
It was also nice to see my childhood home again. I haven’t been back in over three years. Among a few other treasures, I brought home these three birds. The oldest one belonged to my grandpa, Sidney (Rose’s husband). He collected owls. And the little brown owl is from a collection I had as a child of figurines you got for free with Red Rose tea. Did anyone else collect these?
Upon my arrival home was a swap package from in Germany. A lovely assortment of fabrics, some trim and buttons, a little pouch beautifully made and adorable, and a few other goodies. Such a good swap. Thank you, Isa.
And that’s all for now.
Good for you for making the effort to honor your Grandma. I hope it was comforting to your family to see the cycle of life starting fresh in your sweet little babe.
Sorry about your grandmother 🙁 I have a similar owl to the smallest one you have in the picture.
I’m so sorry about your grandmother. My heart goes out to your family. I love the tree girl, brilliant again! AND I collected the Red Rose Animals!!! I think I have a whole box in my parents attic. And the funny thing is, I saw a few in an antique shop a little while ago for like $8 a piece. Eight dollars!? Can you believe that?
I love love love love love love love love love love love love and hum…. love your tree 🙂 You rock !!! Smooches from Belgium !
I liked hearing about your grandmother – remembering is so essential to our souls and relationships, isn’t it? I also love the tree girl – I’m so excited about your idea! Do you think you’ll ever sell them?
Sorry to hear about your grandmother’s passing. I hope your family is managing OK.
I LOVE that little tree girl. They are MY colours for sure! And the squirrel is adorable.
So sorry to hear about your grandmother.
I’m sorry to hear about your grandmother but thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts. She must have been a very special lady.
I’m so sorry about your grandma. I lost both of mine over the last two years, and I miss them terribly. Hugs to you.
I was sorry about your Grandma, I think it is so wonderful that she got to see her great grandchildren and they to see her – I sadly never really knew my grandparents.
On a brighter note – I love Autumn Girl she seems so serene and I can’t wait to see Winter.
a long full life and getting to meet her great granddaughters before she left – i’m sure she was as thrilled to be around to meet them as you were to have her around.
i’ve been missing my grandmas like crazy lately.
and i love autumn girl. she’s amazing.
oh how i love the tree girl!! and i am so sorry to hear about your rose…
Sounds like your grandma had a nice send off. We can only hope to be so lucky! I love your autumn tree girl! Stunning! Did you know that Red Rose still has the little figurines? I was so excited when I found mine- you’d have thought I was 4 years old again!
Sorry for the loss of your grandma, but glad to hear that you had a wonderful relationship. My partner of 13 years lost his grandmother just thismorning to cancer (it was a very fast decay) so it was comforting to come here and read that someone else is going through something similar.
Love your autumn tree girl – it’s beautiful. The squirrel is a great touch! And those birdies are so lovely.
love love love the wee little squirrel!
I’m sorry to hear the news of your grandmother’s passing but how wonderful that you have special memories of her to treasure.
I also have to say I am in love with your tree dolls! They are incredibly cute, have great expressions and lovely details. You have to sell these, they’d be a guaranteed hit!
Condolences on your grandmother’s passing, Abby. It’s nice to know she had a very good life, but it’s still very hard.
i am sorry to hear about your
grandmother.
and i have to say
i gasped a little
when i saw the little
red rose owl…
it took me right back
to being a kid…
and sneaking them to play with
and how they always
felt heavy and cold…
🙂
I’m sorry to hear about your Grandma. I miss my Grammy, too. I think about her when ever I water my flowers (her’s were amazing), bake something yummy, or do any other crafty/home-keeping activity. I like to imagine that if she were alive today and were my age, that we’d be BEST friends. We had so much in common. I KNOW she’d love your blog, too!
Thanks for sharing and letting me share.
hugs,
Melissa
I just fell in love with the autumn tree girl. Please tell me you are going to make more and sell them :). Please!