Mum was a bit slower today - her throat was hurting her a bit more. We're not sure if it was the Scotch, coffee, or conversation that did it. She was still perking up at times, and Vicky once again put some make-up on her. She was excited to hear we had been to the exhibit yesterday, and that we had dropped off another painting for another exhibit.
She has made a couple of phone calls from her cell phone there, mostly to her sister and some overseas relatives. We also called the birdline and she was tempted to report that there was a baked turkey at the hospital. Her sense of humour is very keen these days, and she is appreciating everyone's comments and thoughts - we are sharing them each visit.
On lunch break now and returning shortly...
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Dear Marika,
So sorry that the scotch didn't quite do the trick but your sense of humour is always on!
I just got back from Bonny's House Tour.I felt very privileged to have set myself up in her lovely sun room. Many people asked about our group and I referred them to the upstairs gallery and our cards and our current show at CACGV. Even had someone ask if do demonstrations (what a hoot) so must have seemed relaxed. I'd never be doing these things if not for you dear friend. You give me wings. I'm so thankful that you have such a wonderful family taking such good care of you. Much love, Dorothy
Hi Marika,
Had two glasses of wine at dinner tonight - one for you. I sent a message yesterday and hope you got it. I am hoping to send you my latest art project - Woodland Spirits - a quilted wallhanging. Hang in there. am so glad we had some time, however short, in April. Much love, Margaret
Dear Marika
Sorry to hear you have been so sick but glad to hear that you are once again rising. Our David is here this weekend so I have been putting him to work building garden beds for me. He is a good help. I am going to a painting course with Gordon Henchel at the Hills for 4 days in October. That should be a blast. On that trip I will continue down to Vancouver and depending on how you are feeling will pop over to Victoria to see you around the 9th-10th. If not I will be grateful of the time we had in June. You are the wind beneath my wings my dear friend. I am the woman I am today, in part, due to your influence. Hellos to David, Vicky, and Mark.
Much love and strength to you all
Lynn xo
Hi Marika,
I spent yesterday buying a Steinway piano for Isaac. He had set his heart on another model--because of the light-cloured wood. Did I tell you that they are now living in an upper duplex on Wilson? It has balconies front & back & Cici is already tending some plants. I had a long talk with Nancyon Friday. We all send you a big hug. Much love,
Barbara.
Dear Marika:
We met you a while back when Lucy and I were having a yard sale at our house on 32nd Avenue in Vancouver. It ended up being indoors because of the usual Vancouver weather! You came to visit us with Vicky and it was lovely to meet you and I remember your energy filled up the room. Lucy and I send you love and are glad that Mark and Vicky are there to do your errands !! Make sure you get everything you want! I looked at some of your pictures on the internet and particularly like 'Seeing Red' - it really held my attention. You have much talent and I know where Vicky and Mark get their creativity from. Love and strength to you, Nikki & Lucy.
Dear Marika: Every time I review my life here in BC/ at UNBC I think of you. You played a pivitol role in me applying for this job and coming here. You've thus been instrumental in my happy present and lovely future. Although there's been a lot of ugly moments here - the collective of the last 8 years or so has been marvelous. Because of your encouragement and mentoring (or womyntoring) I have been able to succeed here and even become tenured and promoted. You have played this kind of life changing role in many women's lives. Thank you for all of that. As I hear about your health troubles I feel so so sad. Why can't someone like Stephen Harper or Glen Campbell have serious health troubles? They deserve it. You do not. You deserve a long vibrant wildly fun life. But you have a proud and amazing trail you've cut for others to walk on with pride, dignity and vibrancy. You will be thought of by all of us all the time whenever we savour our strengths and our joy with our own creativity. THat is another gift you've been showering the world with - that we own and muscle into our poetry, painting, performance arts, crafts -- you are one of the few academics/ organic intellectuals who is holistic like that (versus stuffy, mindfully stale, controlling, dismissing). I want to be you when I am your age. I also applaud your marriage. Those of us who have worked in the fields of violence against women have heard a million tales of trauma. Heterosexuality and long term partnering have got a bad reputation. You are a model of kindness, equality,sharing, and affirmation. That too is your legacy and role modeling. The painting you sent us for a wedding gift will always be with us in our imagination as part of that role modeling and celebrations of realistic and strong love that doesn't hobble women (or distort the nature of men/ masculinity). Your generosity with each other invites and cultivates generosity all around you. In fact, now that I've been here for almost 8 years I've actually been inside of only 2 faculty members homes that I can remember being in. Your's and Theresa Healy's. That says something about the safety and sparkle you create that magnitizes others to you. I am sending you all my best wishes and positivity. I'll continue reading this blog and sending you my sisterly affects and respect. Did you know that I am now the president of CWSA? I mention your name often as a role model for me.
In Creative Solidarity,
Si
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