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Gompie and I, what seems like a gajillion years ago, on my wedding day.
When I was a child, she was my hero.
As I grew up, she became one of my best friends.
Last week my grandmother, fondly known as Gompie, passed away peacefully. A testament to her generous heart, she was surrounded by the entire family during her final days.
Ironically, The Princess, who bears her name, is Gompie through and through. She loves unconditionally, forgives easily, is a fantastic listener, and isn't afraid to stand her ground despite the odds.
Now that I think about it, the boys are the same.
I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Thanks so much for your cards, emails, and notes of support. My family benefitted from all your well wishes.
Tomorrow, I paint!
Kim
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Dear Copyright Thieves, Just because it's on the internet doesn't mean it's free for the taking. So let's just stop pretending the internet is a free-for-all. Don't play the card that you didn't know - that's insulting. And don't also tell me that you meant to follow up and get permission but never got a chance to. That's insulting too. And by the way, don't you have a copyright protection notice on your own site? And don't even try and point the finger at a third party who commissioned you to make a copy of my painting - again, an insult - you and I both know the difference between a reference photo and a painting. And don't tell me that I asked for it because I share my artwork on the internet. I share my paintings and ideas and the stories behind them so as to encourage others to pursue their own passions . I do not share so that those lacking integrity and morals can copy and market the images as their own...
Kim, I'm so sorry for the passing of this person so dear to you. Blessings to you and your family. I'm sure she lives on in you and the others who she loved and loved her.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Terri.
DeleteAnd to everyone else who has emailed, thank YOU as well.
I have such a compassionate group of blog readers!