Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Our sad hearts...


I've been quiet here for a little while...My precious husband Alan's sister was suddenly taken from this life on the 21st Feb. Rae (short for Raelene...she much preferred Rae!) was working in her garden - which, next to her family, was her greatest passion - cleaning out her slasher, when it fell on her.
I'm not sure if writing about it here is the thing to do - but it seems impossible to continue any story here without some acknowledgement.She left a most wonderful legacy - a beautiful, adult family, countless youngsters she taught over an entire lifetime as a primary school teacher, and a glorious home and garden...to mention just a few. We feel determined to make every day we are blessed with count...enjoy all the little delights in our paths, express our love and appreciation for the numerous precious people in our lives...and enjoy a wine as the sun slips away at the end of another day...Rae did that especially well!!
She lived fully, vibrantly and well...we will try to do the same.


The post on the Postcard Col. Blog had an error, I fixed it on your behalf if it is OK with you Tracey.
Thinking of you & your family at this time.
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  1. Tracey HewittMarch 5, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Kym...Thanks...I actually didn't intend for the post to end up here - I was heading for my blog... I must have hit the wrong button. OOps! Not paying attention!

    I very much appreciate your care and concern...

    Love
    Tracey.

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Changes to "The Postcard Collaborations" :)

Hello to all collaborators,
Firstly apologies for this email However, better a little late than never!
I have heard from just about all of you over the past few weeks/months, Thankyou for your emails and phone calls and in some cases face to face conversations! Your feedback about the postcard collab has been thoughtful and in a positive vein.... I now have a fair idea about which group you each want to be involved in....below is what I understand you are each wanting, please check the lists, if you are listed as doing what you want, that's great..no need to contact me, however if you are not where you want to be please let me know, asap.
List A - Artists who want to continue with the postcards
  1. Olley Bath - who will continue to coordinate
  2. Gwen Evetts - who is a friend of Olleys and a new member
  3. Jude Roberts - originally from Olleys group
  4. Rochelle Jekot - originally from My group
  5. Jenelle Wood - Originally from my group
  6. Kym Simms - Originally from my group
Group B - Altered Book
  1. Peta Lloyd - to be coordinator of this group
  2. Donna Malone - originally coordinator of a postcard group
  3. Shelly Neave - originally from Donna's group
  4. Tamara Allen - " " " "
  5. JacQ Ware - " " " "
  6. Nanette Balchin - Originally from Olleys group
  7. Kristin Mountjoy - Originally from my group
  8. Lindesay Dresdon - " " " "
  9. Tracey Hewitt - " " " "
Group C - Those who were undecided - Please let me know which group you would like to be in!
  1. Susan Joyce - originally Donna's group
  2. Terri Shackley - " " "
Group D - Those who have decided to take a break from collaborating at the moment
  1. Pam Shipman - originally Donna's group
  2. Natalie Johnson - " Olley's Group
  3. Mel Gower - " " "
  4. Amanda Lowjen - " " "
Phew!!! I think that's it!!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for your participation, creative idea's and wonderful art works. For those of you who are having a break, or continuing with the postcards, please stay in touch, I have certainly enjoyed you all being a part of this collaboration. I hope at some point that we may all be able to come together to share our books and postcards with each other!
For those continuing with the postcards, I believe that Olley has already communicated with you about how you will be continuing with this great project.
For everyone, please if you can, complete the postcards you have in your possession, if this is not possible then simply return to the originating artist as is.
For those who have chosen to change to the Altered Book Collaboration I will send out a group email within the next week to outline the details.
Kym, I would like to thankyou for your wonderful efforts of setting up the blog and continuing to maintain it, it has been a valuable opportunity to share thoughts and art with others and to be able to connect with other collaborators across the country and the oceans - THANKS!!!
To Donna and Olley, a big thankyou to you both for so capably and gently encouraging your respective group members participation - THANKS!!!
Once again......THANKS!!! to all of YOU for your enthusiasm, participation and collaboration!!!
Cheers,
Peta