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Sleeping Sweetly

Jan Bush-Wood


Starting Bid: $20.00
Contact Person: Jan Bush-Wood

I saw the wonderful shrines for auction last year, and I knew then, I wanted to be part
of helping these children through Rebecca's auction. I wrestled with the idea of a shrine. I really didn't know much about them. I knew they were to memorialize a person. I had at least three ideas running through my head. But nothing felt...just right, until I made it personal. My Shrine is dedicated to "Amy" the only daughter I had,
she was born a stillbirth
in 1975, I was age seventeen.
I never got to see or hold her.
 
It took me fifteen years, to be able to talk about her, without breaking down.
T his experience of creating her shrine, became very sacred to me.
I found myself choosing with utmost care, items to include in this piece.
As if I was being guided by a spiritual presence.
It was very peaceful and healing.
 This photo is what I imagine her to look like.
The words around the edge say;
"Now is the time
for all little children, cuddled,
go to rest, sleeping."
Tiny delicate slippers to adorn her feet , a royal crown for the princess,
a teddy bear friend,
blocks and a ball to play with, pink of course,
a lock of hair,  frozen Charlotte angel,
nesting pair of birdies, flowers, butterfly,
and glitter, a gloved hand with rosary beads.


"Now is the time
for all little children, cuddled,
go to rest, sleeping."   This is how I picture her
cuddled, at rest, sleeping, in the arms of an angel,
or perhaps the spiritual presence  I experienced
as I communed while creating her shrine.


  I have been blessed through creating a shrine for Amy
I hope others will be blessed through it.
Date added: 5.5.2011  Hits: 293
Maximum bid so far: $35

Bidding/Comments (Most recent first)  

 
#14 RE: Sleeping Sweetly — Christine Alvarado 2011-06-10 21:21
I am so sorry to hear about Amy,Jan. I think your piece is a wonderful example of something beautiful arising from something quite painful. A wonderful tribute to her memory!
 
 
#13 35 — Christine Scott 2011-06-08 20:06
And Amy lives on - how beautiful!
 
 
#12 30 — Georgene Lockwood 2011-06-08 12:06
Oops. I meant BID $30.00! I love this shrine. Everything about it. And what it represents...I salute your courage in creating it.
 
 
#11 30.00 — Georgene Lockwood 2011-06-08 11:50
big
 
 
#10 20 — Christine Scott 2011-06-07 19:50
I am touched.
 
 
#9 RE: Sleeping Sweetly — Lisa M DiNunzio 2011-06-03 11:17
Incredibly intricate and sweet with a story that touched me so much...just wonderful!
 
 
#8 RE: Sleeping Sweetly — Paula Scott 2011-05-16 13:09
Jan...what courage it took to create this piece. I commend you for that and for putting yourself in to it. It is absolutely beautiful on so many levels. I'm sure going in to this project, you may have had your doubts about the content for this, but I am so glad you found it to be as rewarding as it is.
 
 
#7 RE: Sleeping Sweetly — Constance Muller 2011-05-15 14:04
What a beautiful tribute to your sweet Amy.
Was this cathartic experience for you?
Now your girl is helping other children to be blessed through your hands.
Thank you for your heartfelt contribution, Jan!
xox
Constance
 
 
#6 RE: Sleeping Sweetly — Sarah Wallis 2011-05-10 14:03
Your shrine is so beautiful and your story so moving. It is a lovely way to honour Amy.
 
 
#5 RE: Sleeping Sweetly — Dawn Elliott 2011-05-09 07:12
This is so delicate and sweet! It's truly magical.
 
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