Thursday, August 11, 2011

Heaven has a new angel

My dear niece, Amy, passed away yesterday at age 40, unexpectedly, leaving two little boys ages 9 and 7. She was in Seattle with her kids and sister visiting their Dad. I am so far away here in Virginia and it's such a helpless feeling; I'm glad I have my hobby to turn to and keep busy. So I made a card with a heavy heart and it's dedicated to our beloved Amy. I will also post a recent photo of her, taken on our fun 4th of July trip together to the beach. I will remember that happy time; she looked well and beautiful and happy. Here is my little card, made with Hambo's new Hedgehog digi; I will also post it at OWH Stars and Stamps where "thinking of you" is the challenge and "missing you" is all that I feel today.

And here is our sweet Amy with her boys,

16 comments:

Judie said...

Oh Sherry,
So sad to hear this news. Deepest sympathy being sent your way.
Your card is great, although I know you did it with a sad heart.

Judie

Paula S. said...

I am so, so sorry Sherry. I will pray for your family and those sweet boys. What a tragedy.

Hey Hey Paula said...

Sherry, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you & your family in my thoughts & prayers.

Shelly Schmidt said...

How sad- she is so young! My Sympathies to you and the entire family!

Rhonda Miller said...

So sorry to hear of your niece's passing. I'll be keeping your family in my prayers.

Cora said...

I am so sorry. I remember looking at these photos of your vacation when you posted them to Facebook. So glad you spent the time with her and sorry it was the last. It looked like you were all having such a wonderful time.

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry for your loss! I know you will cherish your memories. Pat Kinkaid

Jen M said...

Oh Sherry, I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep your family and those sweet boys in my prayers.

Sherry Hickey said...

Thanks, everybody. Cardmakers are the nicest people. It truly helps.

Hetty said...

I am sorry for your loss. Symathies to you and your family.

Nancy M said...

Sherry, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will pray for all of you.

Jan Hunnicutt said...

Oh Sherry I'm so sorry, I'll keep you and your family in my prayers. Your card is wonderful and I hope making it was therapy to your heart today.

Unknown said...

She was a beautiful lady. So sorry for her loss. I think she would love your card.

Sherry Hickey said...

Thank you again, everybody.

Judy Rozema said...

Sherry, I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing the picture of Amy and her boys. Sending prayers to them and to you! Your card is lovely.

NoraAnne said...

I'm so sorry to hear your sad news, how awful for you and your family to suffer such a great loss. Your card is sweet and I hope you continue to use your hobby as an outlet, it definitely helped me grieve the loss of my mom. Prayers and hugs to you and your family and your niece's sweet boys especially.