Imagine my delight when I opened up my email over the weekend and found this little treasure. My bloggin' buddy Ron had drawn this up for me in charcoal, scanned and sent it, all to get me teary eyed on a Saturday morning. He created this pencil and charcoal of 7 of 8 from this photograph which was in January's header...
I was just so delighted and reflected on how connected and generous our blog world is. Ron has been so generous with his talents. I love a poem he wrote for a blog friend who was going through a particularly difficult transition. I'm so thankful for the hearts and minds of the amazing people I have met through this venue and for the opportunity to grow and think through the things y'all have to say and share.
Plus I love getting surprises. I know, I'm deep.
So give a little shout out today to one of your blogging friends. Let 'em know how they have enlarged your mind. Let 'em know how they color your world. Give 'em a big ol' cyber hug. (Note my use of 'y'all' and ''em'...I must be feeling pretty folksy...)
And while you're in the midst of a bloggin' love fest, go say hi to Ron over at Troubled Ramblings. You'll be glad you did...because you never know when you might find a little surprise in your email box...(no pressure, Ron...)
That is a talent that I wish I had. I think my highschool art teacher probably wished I was a little more talented in that area as well, it would have made her job easier.
ReplyDeleteOh wow that is amazing!! =>
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful drawing. Ron is a very talented and generous man.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet and beautiful gift! I love how he lovingly left out the food on 7 of 8's chin =)
ReplyDeleteStunning pic by the ever so talented Mr Ron! I too found a delightful gift from him in my inbox and like your lovely self went a bit teary eyed :)
ReplyDeleteIsn't he amazing!
Love the pic. Love it.
Awwww, that's a beautiful pic! I like your new blog header, it caught my attention right away!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! She is beautiful, I know I've told you that a zillion times but I didn't want you to forget, lol!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! What a treasure. She is precious.
ReplyDeleteOOOOhhh --- what a treasure! That is priceless!
ReplyDeletewhat a priceless gift..he is so talented and sweet...
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Oh how neat! :)
ReplyDeleteHe is THE Best and so is his lovely wife.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasured piece! I'll have mine forever. God is So good to make friends out of strangers here in the blogosphere.
Blessings, Carolynn
What a lovely gift. He captured her eyes so perfectly. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat is awesome. I'm always amazed at people who have such a talent. I love sketching myself, but I don't have a talent like that!
ReplyDeleteIsn't Ron just the best. He wrote a wonderful poem for me once too. Love that man. And Tammy too!
ReplyDeleteHooray! for bloggy friends. I was offline all week end, I missed all of you.
ReplyDeleteRon is a great guy, he's left a comment or two on my blog over the past year and a-half. What a beautiful picture.
By the way Octamom, your blog is one that inspired me to keep blogging and reveal more of the real me. I am so impressed with your excellent writing and beautiful photos. Your thoughtful comments encouraged me to reach out to others and trust that others would find something of worth in my posts. So a great big Thank You! to you. You are a beautiful person!
I heart Ron.
ReplyDeletethat is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI l♥ve the pictures you post! Great post! Sorry I haven't been over here in a few! Work has been way crazy!
ReplyDelete♥ Hugs :)