I have to take a moment to write about loss. Sometimes I am hit with news that stops me in my tracks. That happened this week when I read the latest post by my blogging friend, Jayne. Jayne is a talented miniaturist who has the most generous of hearts. You’ve seen one of Jayne’s creations quite often on this blog.
What you might not know is that Jayne sent me a wonderful package with all sorts of miniatures, including this statue, simply because she likes giving to others and I was new to the dollhouse world – because her heart is a giving one.
Jayne and her husband, Mick, are British and live in California. They bought a home last year and had been working on it together. Last week, Mick suddenly died of a heart attack at the age of 51. He was on his way home on his motorcycle. Jayne wrote eloquently about Mick and shared with us what a wonderful and kind man he was.
My heart breaks for Jayne and her family. I am not writing this in order for you to go to her post and leave a comment. I’m writing this because Jayne is part of my blogging life and has touched my heart with her kindness in the past. I have shown that statue in many photos over the past week. To show it and not acknowledge the heartbreak and loss this lovely woman is going through feels wrong.
We can be here one day and gone the next. Life is precious beyond belief. As Jayne says so movingly in her post, “tell your family you love them each time you are saying goodbye.”
Dear Jayne, may you be enveloped in the love of your family and friends and may peace and healing find their way to your heart.
Lovely post Claudia. Jayne is fortunate to have such a caring friend. This breaks my heart. I tell my sweet husband I love him everyday but it is hearing something like this that makes me want to hold him close and never let go.
Sue
Beautiful post! I read her blog and am so saddened by her loss. Her and Mick were so close and their love lives on in her heart. They were a special couple. Not many know their love for each other. I am so glad that you and her are friends. She is so lucky to have such a caring friend in you.
This is so terribly sad Claudia, and I’m so sorry to hear of your friend’s loss. I actually have just picked up a little something to get me started on making miniatures of different sorts.. Charms and embellishments mostly, but you KNOW I love my dollies, and I figured I would be making miniatures for them as well… I will give her the privacy you suggest for the time being, but I would like to visit with her eventually to see all that she does! The various pieces you show here are so sweet! ~tina
So tragic to hear of another loss to someone dear in our hearts…..life is so fragile.
Hugs,
Margaret B
xx
How sad Claudia, you are a sweet friend to post in her honor. My best to Jayne…may she find peace:)
xo
paula:)
SO HORRIBLY TRAGIC, I’M SO VERY SORRY…MY HEARTS FEELS THE SADNESS FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIEND..MAY GOD BE WITH HER…GOD BLESS
My heart goes out to her in the loss of such a young husband.
Claudia, how terrible, such a tragic thing–you are right,and your friend,- we should alwayes tell our loved ones we love them,before parting.I hope she can find the way through this sorrow-without breaking.
Hugs to you,
Dorthe
No words, just love and hugs. So sorry and condolences to Jayne.
Susan and Bentley
I agree with AshTree’s sentiments- there are no words. Please know that Jayne, their families & her blogging friends are in my prayers right now…..
So sad….never take your time with loved ones for granted. You just never know. I didn’t know her but I am glad you are there to help comfort her. ~Hugs, Patti
Claudia, I am so sorry to hear about Mick, Jayne’s husband. I do not know her, but your kind description paints her as a wonderful friend to you. To be taken at a relatively young age is tragic and I will keep her and her family in my thoughts. Ann
This is just tragic, that is much to young to go and my heartfelt condolences go out to your dear friend Jayne and the family.
I am so sorry to hear about Jayne’s Husband. She is so right. Telling people you love them every time you say goodbye is so important because one day it might be the last time you see them. She sounds like such a great person and I will pray that she is surrounded by people who love her and support her now in her time of need and in the days, weeks, and months to come.
Blessings, Joanne
So sorry for your friend, so sad, he was so young.
May she find comfort in the wonderful memories that she and her husband shared.
Suzann ~xoxo~
Claudia your post is a wonderful tribute to your dear friend in her time of tenderness. Mr. C and I were at the Reno Air Races just 20 yards from the VIP section and thankfully we left just shortly before the tragic deadly crash. It really does put life in a much more purposeful and loving reality. I am still shaken as to how close it came to us.
Such sweet words for your dear friend Claudia.
You are such a good friend.
hugs
Sissie
Lovely tribute to your friend. So sad. So young.
Brenda
A sweet heart felt share of your friend, Claudia. May her husband rest with Jesus & her heavy heart be held closely by Jesus’ love.
You are a wonderful friend.
Have a beautiful weekend.
TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
I will be sending Jayne and her family all the love I can.
Mere
I am so sorry for your friend’s loss, and for the grief you must be feeling for her. You will both be in my thoughts.
A very touching post Claudia … hubby and I are always alert that it all can be taken away in an instant and constantly reminding each other to be careful out there!
PRAYERS WILL GO OUT TO JAYNE AND HER HUSBAND. HOW TRAGIC, I FEEL FOR JAYNE. YOU ARE A CARING PERSON, AND YOU CAN READ IT IN YOUR POST THE LOVE YOU HAVE FOR HER. HOW WONDERFUL YOU GOT TO BE SO CLOSE. TAKE CARE CLAUDIA. RIZZI
My heart just breaks for Jayne and family for their loss. I understand, and will hold her in my heart and prayers. ♥
Her family will in my prayers, what a shock that had to be for her. I pray for the lord’s protection each time my hubby leaves the house.
GOD be with you and lift your spirits and I pray he will also lift your friend Jayne and her family as they face life without her dear Mick.
I am so sorry.
It is never easy to lose the ones we love, and you are right, Claudia. We need to rejoice in every moment we have with them and tell them (and show them) how much we love them.
XO,
Sheila
This is so sad Claudia. What a hard loss for Jayne to go through. I am so sorry. Yes, everyday is a gift and we should feel grateful for everyday.
big hugs Claudia dear…
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