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| For the 6-year-old |
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| For the 10-year-old |
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| For the matron of honor |
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Red and White
One of the girls at work asked me to make the jewelry for her wedding. She needed a bracelet and earrings for a 6 year old flower girl, a 10 year old flower girl, and her matron of honor. Her colors were red and white. Here is what I came up with:
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Yolanda James (1958 - 2013)
My cousin, Yolanda, passed away on September 4th. She had struggled with kidney disease for years. I didn't really know her as well as I should have, but in spite of our religious differences, she never tried to make me feel like an outcast. She was truly a good person, and she will be greatly missed.
From the Buffalo News:
JAMES - Yolanda G. Age 55 of 1060 Ellicott St., Buffalo NY, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at home In her husband's arms. She was born May 31, 1958, in Buffalo NY, daughter of Effie Bosley and the late James Gladden. She is survived by her loving husband, Terence James; mother Effie Bosley; three brothers, Uland R. (Janice) Gladden, James D. (Donnis) Gladden and Mark R. (Toneisha) Bosley. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?pid=166867963#sthash.b1U5Yi4U.dpuf
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| Sisters, from left to right: Karen, Yolanda, Laureen and Dorinda |
JAMES - Yolanda G. Age 55 of 1060 Ellicott St., Buffalo NY, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at home In her husband's arms. She was born May 31, 1958, in Buffalo NY, daughter of Effie Bosley and the late James Gladden. She is survived by her loving husband, Terence James; mother Effie Bosley; three brothers, Uland R. (Janice) Gladden, James D. (Donnis) Gladden and Mark R. (Toneisha) Bosley. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/buffalonews/obituary.aspx?pid=166867963#sthash.b1U5Yi4U.dpuf
Monday, September 23, 2013
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Friday, September 06, 2013
Me and my Boy
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| Dressed up for David's memorial service |
Funny how grief comes over me in waves, ebbing and flowing all day. I am exhausted to the depth of my soul. Right now, my heart aches for our losses, and especially for Ian's loss. 12 is too young to have to face the finality of death. Harry, Imani, Mr. Green, David and Yolanda were loved and will be missed. I just need a little time to grow scar tissue over the open wound of sudden loss.
Thursday, September 05, 2013
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Tuesday, September 03, 2013
David Kerr (1953 - 2013)
Of all the funerals I've attended over the past few months, this one hit me the hardest. Death is so final, and so painful for those of us left behind. David Kerr, husband to my friend Nancy, father to Rob and Amy, brother to Bill, friend to many, passed away last night.
I was proud to call David my friend, for more years than probably either of us wanted to count. He was always there when I needed him, leaning back in his recliner, listening and offering advice, especially if I couldn't reach my brother. We didn’t always agree, but truth be told, he was always right. He introduced me to new foods, like HP sauce and fresh ham. I’ll always remember him standing in Nancy’s kitchen, both hands on his belly, saying, “Oh! What do you mean, you’ve never had…” whatever food we were talking about at the time, or calling me over to taste the good bits that just happened to fall off the meat while he was carving it.
He teased me about non-normality until I no longer felt uncomfortable being considered “unusual”. He often reminded me to never be ashamed of my IQ, all the while expanding my vocabulary in ways that would make my English teacher blush. He made me laugh.
David was my friend, and I will miss him terribly. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday September 7, 1 PM at Dengler & Roberts Dignity Services located at 3000 Delaware Avenue Kenmore NY 14217. My heart goes out to Nancy Kerr, Amy Kerr, Rob Kerr, and everyone whose lives he enriched. May our memories bring us comfort.
From the Buffalo News:
KERR - David September 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Nancy E. (nee Piper); loving father of Amy Elizabeth and Robert John Kerr; dear brother of William Kerr and the late Robert B. Kerr; son of the late David S. and Elizabeth M. Kerr; survived by nieces and nephews.
I was proud to call David my friend, for more years than probably either of us wanted to count. He was always there when I needed him, leaning back in his recliner, listening and offering advice, especially if I couldn't reach my brother. We didn’t always agree, but truth be told, he was always right. He introduced me to new foods, like HP sauce and fresh ham. I’ll always remember him standing in Nancy’s kitchen, both hands on his belly, saying, “Oh! What do you mean, you’ve never had…” whatever food we were talking about at the time, or calling me over to taste the good bits that just happened to fall off the meat while he was carving it.
He teased me about non-normality until I no longer felt uncomfortable being considered “unusual”. He often reminded me to never be ashamed of my IQ, all the while expanding my vocabulary in ways that would make my English teacher blush. He made me laugh.
David was my friend, and I will miss him terribly. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday September 7, 1 PM at Dengler & Roberts Dignity Services located at 3000 Delaware Avenue Kenmore NY 14217. My heart goes out to Nancy Kerr, Amy Kerr, Rob Kerr, and everyone whose lives he enriched. May our memories bring us comfort.
From the Buffalo News:
KERR - David September 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Nancy E. (nee Piper); loving father of Amy Elizabeth and Robert John Kerr; dear brother of William Kerr and the late Robert B. Kerr; son of the late David S. and Elizabeth M. Kerr; survived by nieces and nephews.
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