Hello from Cow Creek which has been very busy in recent weeks and now has quieted down for a much needed respite before the holidays. I am so very far behind in blogging comments and posting too of course. I have missed you my friends. So, I thought I would write a note to let you know I am well and enjoying the peace and quiet here on the farm and taking time to reflect and renew. 😊
I picked up Janet Myhill-Dabbs at the airport on Monday, October 9th. It was a sensational visit! I will write about those fantastic happenings later. 😊
Before that, our family had a long awaited Memorial gathering for our son Lance on Saturday, October 7th. It was held at a family cemetery not far from here and it was a time to remember Lance and to grieve with beloved family members and to say our goodbyes. I felt the hand of the Lord there in our midst on that beautiful Fall day. Lance is with us and I believe we will see him again one day. ❤️
Taking a loving cue from Ronnie, I have also found a Gregor that I have named Lance to honor our son’s memory. He is wearing a wonderful leather tool belt with handy tools that Ronny generously gifted to me for him to wear. ❤️ Lance’s work was in construction and he liked working with his hands. He was a gifted artist as well. ❤️
I hope you enjoy these few photos of Lance. He is so very precious to me. ❤️
Have a wonderful week! 😊 xxx
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Sasha Shangri-La 
What a lovely way to remember your son Lance. Your Gregor Lance looks all ready to get to work making things. I guess the first thing he might make is an easel for painting and drawing (his other talent) – I expect he would approve of Peggy’s 2017 Dress a Sasha entry as well as the Woodworker Gregor making bird boxes! I’m glad you’ve found a special doll to dedicate to Lance and have had a happy time with friendly visitors and family recently despite the unbearable sadness this year too.
Thank you DollMum. Yes, a great idea that Lance should make an easel to hold his art while he draws and also to display his works. He is a special boy! ❤️ xxx
Lance is such a beautiful early Gregor, Ginger and a wonderful tribute to your son. I can imagine that perhaps we will see your Lance using his smart tools to create or to repair projects at Cow Creek. I will look forward to seeing him at work and at play.
Thank you Cathy. Yes, I think we will be seeing Little Lance out and about here on Cow Creek. ❤️ xxx
Such a sad loss but im glad you had your family memorial for Lance to remember better times and draw strength from one another. Little Lance is a sweet reminder. Hugs xxx
Thank you Tricia. I am so glad we had the memorial for Lance. It was a most special time and a gift to the family. Little Lance is another gift that helps healing. ❤️ xxx
Such a lovely tribute to your son Ginger….he will live on in your hearts x
Thank you Lel. I miss Lance and I am thankful for the time we had with him. I think we are all beginning to heal now and we are remembering him with love. ❤️ xxx
Like you Ginger I lost my son when he was 19, yet my tribute to him wasn’t a Sasha doll, but a French Bebe that I named Stephanie. Now I have a second doll bearing the same name though not for the same reasons, since she came to me already named. I can’t change either of their names because both are of consequence, and thus I have two Stephanies.
Thank you for sharing Anne. Your Stephanie is a lovely tribute to your son. Dolls helped me so much after my Mother passed and now they are helping with Lance’s passing. ❤️ xxx
It’s a lovely idea to have something extra special to remind you of the good times that you enjoyed sharing with someone that you loved… but who is sadly no longer to be able to be with you.
Thank you Kendal. Even though I have named Sasha dolls after my grandmother (Adeline Pearl) and my mother (Mary Adeline), I was surprised at how much it helped to name this wonderful boy after Lance. I appreciate your understanding. ❤️ xxx
I love Lance…and love you ❤
Me too, I love Lance and love you ❤️ xxx
Lance looks a fine doll to remember the real Lance by. I’m sure his memorial day was filled with sadness and also laughter when you all remembered him.
Sounds like you had a lovely meet up with Janet and other Sasha friends and I look forward to hearing about it when you have time.
Have a lovely weekend Dee xxx 🙂
Thank you Dee. It was a lovely memorial day for Lance. I hope to post again soon. ❤️ xxx
Such a lovely post Ginger. I cannot see the photos for some reason but I’m so glad that the Memorial Day for Lance went really well for you and your family.
I look forward to seeing your Lance Gregor and also hearing about the great visit you had with Janet.
Big hugs and lots of love
Sharon xxxx
Thank you Sharon. I will send you the photos of Lance. Sending you big hugs and love too! ❤️ xxx