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Well, this illustration calls for an explanation. My Grandma Karen died years ago. I loved her. She was a loving, caring and warm person and I loved visiting her.
When I went to visit her, I sometimes got to water her plants. One of them was this old cactus she inherited from her mother, who inherited it from her mother. Karen was very fond of the cactus and I had to water it carefully � not too much, not too little.
When Karen died, my father inherited the cactus. He had it for years and then, 3 years ago, he got sick from cancer and unfortunately the doctors couldn�t do anything to help him.
I took care of him in the 6 month he had left. I also watered and cared for the old cactus. It became a symbol of life, and I promised myself, that when my Dad died, I would take care of this weird and ancient inheritance, the cactus.
It now brightens my day all year round. It�s a joy looking at it, watching it grow, knowing that this plant is more than a century old and that I am the one, to make sure it lasts years to come. I do my best every day…
12 kommentarer
Giao
12. marts 2005 at 02:18What a beautiful, beautiful story, Lisolette. I’m sorry for your losses, but I am glad you have got this gift of life handed down through so many!
wynlen
12. marts 2005 at 00:01A beautiful illustration with a beautiful story to it. Thanks for chearing it with us.
Liselotte
11. marts 2005 at 23:15Thanks for all your comments. I love receiving them – they make me happy :-)
Have a very nice (and long) weekend everyone :-)
Kim
11. marts 2005 at 23:10THAT is such a wonderful story, to accompany your wonderful illustration!
violetismycolo
11. marts 2005 at 21:10What a wonderful way to remember your dad and your grandmother! And here is a legacy to pass on to your own kids…
As always, love your style and your illustration…
Liselotte
11. marts 2005 at 17:44Oh my… what a question Amy ;-)
I don’t know what type it is, but I’ll try to find out about it. Be patient :-)
amy
11. marts 2005 at 17:37Your illustration is very sweet and your story is beautiful is well. I am interested to know what type of cactus it is.
Alida
11. marts 2005 at 17:36You’ve got a great style. Beautiful piece (and story).
humblebee
11. marts 2005 at 15:54I love the story as much as the illustration.
Cin
11. marts 2005 at 12:20I agree, both story and drawing are lovely.
Liselotte
11. marts 2005 at 10:42Thank you Amy :-)
Amy
11. marts 2005 at 10:39That’s a beautiful story and a great illustration.