Now whose idea WAS it to stage one of the most important ceremonies of my daughter's life HERE, IN OUR HOUSE, IN OUR GARDEN???And it's not going to be a small wedding, either. It started out small, but don't they all. I'm such a perfectionist, of course---every one of the 360 degrees of the garden surrounding the house is being groomed, planted, cajoled, bribed and, when needed, threatened.
Here are the only two sketches I've managed to do in the last while. One is of my constant companions. The other is of my daughter last Wednesday night, having her gown fitted. One more fitting to go. I purposely chose an angle which would not tell too much about the style of the gown---don't want to spoil the surprise. The front of the gown is where most of the drama lies.
On a much sadder subject---the precious son of one of my closest friends was in an horrific auto accident a week ago. He is in a coma, but the doctors and his parents and sister and all of us who are their friends are very hopeful that he will pull through. Our whole community is wrapping their collective arms around the family and making sure they have all the support we can muster.
I have to say, I stumbled across your blog looking up a perfume! Anyway, I would just like to say, gorgeous sketches!! Gorgeous! Lovely photos as well.
I hope the son of your friend will be alright. A coworker of mine was in a coma from a skiing accident. It didn't look good, but he survived miraculously! He had youth on his side, so I am hoping there is good news for this young man. Prayers help and help the family cope!
Lovely blog!
Jeannemarie
Posted by: Jeannemarie | June 19, 2007 at 11:02 PM
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your expressions of care and concern for our beloved young friend, still in a coma---and for your continued interest in my art and garden work. The support of others sustains us, all of us.
Posted by: Laura | May 18, 2007 at 06:19 AM
Laura -- well, you must be getting down to the wire for the wedding by now! Will we see photos of the event afterwards? The garden looks like it is going to be spectacular! I know how hectic it can be - hope you've remembered to take extra time with your daughter just for fun! :-)
I'll add to the prayers for your friend's son ... that the outcome be the best one, no matter what it is.
Posted by: Linda M | May 16, 2007 at 08:05 PM
sending prayers for a joyful awakening for your friend's son...and some moments of peace as you work toward the big day.
Posted by: zephyr | May 16, 2007 at 11:09 AM
woops, the third word is missing above...please insert LOVE...
Posted by: Sarah Wimperis | May 15, 2007 at 04:02 AM
Laura, your sketches so much, dont visit enough...you know, life work stuff, your garden looks great, your daughter looks beautiful, (esp her wrist in your drawing!) and my thoughts and hopes go accross the sea to that poor family, I hope he wakes up and all is well, how fragile we become when we become parents.
Posted by: Sarah Wimperis | May 15, 2007 at 04:01 AM