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| Waiting at the Bridge |
When I decided to join Lori Anderson's "Memories and Thanks Blog Hop ", I did not have a specific person in mind .
Many people have influenced my life .
Many people have a special place my heart .
I thought I would sign up and then think about who I would choose as my inspiration.
Sadly, fate made the choice for me .
On November 17 a friend and co-worker was killed in tragic automobile accident.
I blogged about the loss
http://beetreebyme.blogspot.com/2012/12/a-life-remembered.html
This statement became my inspiration
" Tyler is at the Rainbow Bridge waiting to bring your dog to you"
Tyler will always be in the hearts of those whose lives he touched.
I made a large rainbow bead in the shape of a heart .
Then I added a selection of vintage brass dog tags.
I am always collecting bits and pieces of vintage to use in my jewelry.
I especial love these old tags. Most are well worn with the beautiful patina of daily use.
I like to think about the beloved pets these once belonged to.
I think they represent perfectly the fur persons waiting at the rainbow bridge for their humans.
Tyler loved dogs so much and they loved him in return.
It is my prayer he is truly with them still,waiting for the day when all loved ones will be together again .
this week enjoy a visit with all the Blog hop participants
treasure your memories
and
Bead Happy
Hostess, Lori Anderson Pretty Things
Adlinah Kamsir Dream Struck Designs
Aimee Biondolillo Aimee's Jewelry Treasures
Alicia Marinache All the Pretty Things
Andra Marasteanu Handmade by Indra Marasteanu
Andrea Trank Heaven Lane Creations
April Grinaway Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Andra Marasteanu Handmade by Indra Marasteanu
Andrea Trank Heaven Lane Creations
April Grinaway Brooklyn Bead Goddess
Barb Solem Vivi Magoo Presents
Becky Pancake Becky Pancake Bead Designs
Beth Emery Stories by Indigo Heart
Bonnie Coursolle Jasper's Gems
Cassi Paslick Beads: Rolling Downhill
Catherine King Catherine's Musings
Cece Cormier The Beading Yogini
Chandra Leitz Juniper Goods
Christina Hickman Vintage Treasures Jewelry
Chrizette Bayman Bead Soup Mix
Cindy Wilson It's My Sea of Dreams
CJ Bauschka 4 His Glory Creations by CJ
Crystal Thain Here Bead Dragons
Cyndi Lavin Beading Arts
Debbie Rasmussen A little of this, a little of that
Diane Hawkey diane hawkey
Dita Basu ankarshilpa
Donetta Farrington Simply Gorgeous
Dyanne Everett-Cantrell Deeliteful Jewelry Creations
Emma Todd A Polymer Penchant
Erin Kenny beadiful therapy
Erin Prais-Hintz Treasures Found
Gina Hockett Freestyle Elements
Gloria Allen Innovative Dreams Jewelry
Heather Marston CSW Designs
Inge von Roos Inge's Blog
Iveth Caruso Creative Atelier
Jacqueline Marchant Fiddledeedee Jewelry
Jami Shipp Celebrating Life!
Jean Yates Snap Out of it Jean, There's Beading to Do!
Jessica Murray Whimsical Monkey
Joan Williams lilruby jewelry
Jo-Ann Woolverton It's a Beadiful Creation
Joanne Browne josjewels1
Jodie Marshall Jodie Marshall Lampwork Beads Wearable Art
JuLee Wolfe The Polymer Penguin
Julie Bean Blue Pig Blog
Karen Mitchell Over the Moon Designs
Kelly Hosford Patterson The Traveling SideShow
Kim Ballor Vitamin C ... A Daily Does of Creativity
Kim Dworak CianciBlue
Laren Dee Barton Laren Dee Designs
Lea Avroch LA Jewelry Designs
Leanne Loftus First Impression Design
Liddy McLaughlin Liddy McLaughlin Art
Linda Florian Lily's of the Valley Jewelry & Creative Creations
Linda Inhelder Must-Haves Jewelry
Lori Bowring Michaud Artfully Ornamental
Lori Poppe Adventures in Creativity with Lorillijean
LouAnn Elwell Southpass Beads
Mandi Effron Craft-o-licious
Marcia DeCoster MadDesigns
Marcia Dunne The Alternative Foundry
Marie Covert Creating Interest
Marjorie Savill Linthwaite bennubirdrising
Marlene Cupo Amazing Designs by Marlene
Martha Aleo Ornamento
Marti Conrad Marti's Buttons -n- Beads
Mary Ellen Parker BeeTree by m.e. you are here
Mary Govaars MLH Jewelry Designs
Mary Lindell Mary Lindell Artisan Jewelry
Maureen Connolly Mrs Beadsley's Workshop
Maybeline Tay The Jewelry Larder
Melissa Elgin The Addicted Beader
Melissa Mesara one-eared pig beads
Menka Gupta Menka's Jewelry
Michaela Pabeschitz la mar de bonita
Mischelle Fanucchi Micheladas Musings
Mona Rae Baroody Who Does She Bead She Is?
Nan Emmett Spirit Rattles -- Spirited Earth
Nancy Pedersen Something Heartfelt by Nancy
Pam Farren re-maker
Pam, the Crazier Sister The Crazy Creative Corner
Rebecca Sirevaag Becca's Place
Robin Kae Reed Artistry HCBD
Rochelle Brisson a creative chelle
Rosa Maria Cuevas Helena de Troya
Sabine Dittrich perlendschungel
Sandi Volpe Sandi Volpe
Sandra McGriff Creative Chaos
Serena Trent All Things Made Jewelry
Sharyl McMillian-Nelson Sharyl's Jewelry & Reflections
Sheila Davis Stone Designs
Shelley Graham Turner Fabric of My Life
Sherri Stokey Knot Just Macrame
Sherry Baun Unicorns Jewels
Skylar Bre'z Brising Beads
Stephanie Haussler Pixybug Designs
Tania Spivey Moobie Grace Designs
Terri G. Blooming Ideas
Terry Carter Tapping Flamingo
Terry Matuszyk Pink Chapeau Vintage Jewelry
Tracy Martin Nutkitten's Jewelry
Zia Parks Anzi~Panzi's Work Shoppe
Zoe Marcin Beads, Tea and Sweets
There are many links to the Rainbow Bridge story.
Here is one,just in case you are not familiar with it.
http://rainbowsbridge.com/poem.htm
So sad about your friend. You made a beautiful tribute piece. The heart is gorgeous, and the dog tags are so unique.
ReplyDeleteYour story is a very touching one (I know it seems odd, but the reference to the Rainbow Bridge brought more emotions than I thought it'll be possible after today's emotional rollercoaster that this blog hop has been so far). I am sorry for your loss - your tribute (both literal and artistic) is beautiful! The heart is unique and simply gorgeous, and the dog tags add a special touch to this piece.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Gorgeous work - I love the rainbow bridge story, and your work represents it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteA lovely tribute necklace to a life that was tragically cut way too short. I'm so sorry for the loss of this co-worker and friend. The use of dog tags I have to say are inspirational. Enjoy the hop.
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Terri G.
I'm sorry for the loss of your friend. I think that the tribute piece you made is awesome. I am a fan of your work. My first asymmetrical necklace was made with one of your amazing flowers & my sister loves it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely memorial to your friend...I love the sentiment behind each component.
ReplyDeleteThat rainbow bead is gorgeous - what a beautiful, fitting tribute to your friend's memory. I'm sorry he was taken so suddenly and so soon. Thank you for sharing your story.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stirring tribute to the life of your friend Tyler cut tragically short. I like the idea that he is up in heaven tending to the pets that have crossed over. Thanks for sharing your story and creation. Enjoy the day. Erin
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your friend Tyler. Your piece is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love your piece and the tribute to Tyler. Your heart bead is beautiful and I love the dog tags.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry for your loss. It's quite a beautiful tribute and sentiment to Tyler
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely tribute to Tyler. The rainbow heart is beautiful and I love the sentiment about the furry friends meeting him at the bridge.
ReplyDeleteSo sad about your young co-worker. Your necklace is a lovely tribute to him.
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