Blue ribbons in support of the Donaldsons – and a tree for Christmas:
Kim from Mosey Along and her sister, Lianne wanted to do something for our good friend Anna and her family this holiday season.
“Since we both love photography and have been so touched hearing how the Donaldsons’ friends and neighbours having been using blue ribbons as a way to remember Jack, we decided that might be a way we could offer our love from afar.”
They started a Flickr stream, Blue Ribbons for Jack, for all of the blue ribbons outside of the Donaldson’s neighborhood. Okay – so mine are of the ribbons IN the neighborhood – but I thought people might like to see those too. These three are all tagged “love at the bridge” since that is exactly what they depict: the love that friends and neighbors have shown the grieving family at the bridge where Jack was found after that horrible river swept him away.
Visit either Kim or Lianne to see how you can show your love and support through photography. Obviously talent is not required (see images above). And if you are overwhelmed by the idea of setting up a Flickr account, Kim says in her post that she can upload them for you.
Much love to your and your families this holiday season!
Mother to three children (four if you count my husband), keeper of a moderately sane house, admirer of beautiful interiors and fashion that becomes more and more "young" for me, textile junkie and believer in the power of wishing really, really hard. I wage a daily battle against feet on furniture, "outside voices" inside, the ever widening chasm between now and "when I used to work," wrinkles, a lack of personal time, dust and the constant arrows that having a special needs child shoots directly into one's heart. So far dust and wrinkles are winning, but only because even the best of multitaskers have their limits.
You may not be a photographer, but your pictures just made me cry.
Hi! That is a really wonderful idea. Very touching.
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This is beautiful.
thank you, sweet friend. xo
Oh my, the Lego cross just made me lose it. This is a wonderful idea. Praying for this amazing family, and thankful they have such friends.
Oh, these photos make me happy and sad at the same time.
And thank you for buying TWO copies of the book – you rule!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
XOXO
Anna
So lovely, thank you so much for sharing this, Kate. And merry, merry Christmas. Wish I could give you a big end-of-2011 hug.
Oh my. Thanks for sharing these photos and the link. Whew. Got a cinder block on my chest right now.