Passing On - Denise for SRG and my father by brewgirlca
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I know I always say full size is best but this one really needs it.
This memorial image comes in part courtesy of my friend Rayvn who gifted me her Denise a few days ago. I had commented what a beautiful girl she was - and not only is she beautiful she is an easy girl to dress which is surprising given that she is totally stacked. She also takes light very well. A pleasure. Thank you Ray, for some reason Denise was just the right girl at the right time.
My father passed away on 2 November after years of suffering a debilitating illness. The father who lovingly raised me was lost to me a long time ago so I was not really sad at his passing over. It was a release for both him and my family and so I did not rush into making a memorial for him. But now is the time.
Here I show my brother and me. My mom is the little white rat looking to be picked up and hugged :-) This may seem strange, but it makes me smile because my mom and I both love rats and many years ago we shared a pet white lab rat that we named Bonnie. My father was a scholar and educator and so the priestess holds a book. When he was a boy on the farm he raised magpies and he had a life long love of the crow family - a love that he passed on to me. All his life he always had feeding stations for corvids - much to the chagrin of some of his neighbors!
When he was a boy he had a shepard cross named Snip. Snip looked after my dad, never left his side when he was off tending the cows and always got my dad home across acres of fields at night. But my grandparents were cheap and so they didn't feed Snip very well. One night Snip killed some neighbors chickens and in a fit of rage my grandfather shot and killed Snip. Family honour trumped family love. My father never forgave his father and never got over the loss of his best friend. Even as a grown man he would still choke up and cry whenever he thought about Snip.
I never learned this and other sad miseries of my father's childhood until I was an independent adult but it was one of the many reasons why I came to despise my so called "pillars of the community" grandparents. They were fakes, hiding behind a false sense of honour and family pride.
Given that my father was an abused child it is amazing that he turned out to be such a fantastic dad because he sure didn't have much of a dad himself.
Anyways, I always knew that Snip would be waiting for my Dad at rainbow bridge and so I put her here waiting for him.
Sorry, I can't write anymore now. The story of Snip and my dad always makes me cry. I'm just glad knowing that a few weeks ago he and Snip were rejoined at last and they are now free to roam the fields as they wish and that they will always have a safe place to come home.
Blessed Be
SRG Denise @ YURDigital
DM Steps to Eternity @ DAZ
Suranian Priestess @ DAZ
Comments (36)
Faemike55
someone ust be cutting onions tonight at almo0st 10 pm. very beautiful and wonderful to tribute to your father. you've every reason to be proud of your father. my thoughts and prayers are with you. may Odin welcome him home!
zil2008
Oh Roxy, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I know you probably felt as sense of relief as he was trapped. I felt the same way when my father passed from terminal cancer. It feels very very sad to loose yet that they are delivered from their agony give you a feeling of release. I am sure he is at the Bridge with Snip and I bet Snip was so happy to see him so they could cross the Bridge together to share eternity. Sending you comforting hugs. Wonderful memorial image full of symbolism.
barryjeffer
My most sincere condolences Roxy. This is a beautiful tribute filled with personal power. Blessed Be
SidheRoseGraphics
This is so beautiful and touching, Roxy. I'm sorry you've lost your Dad hon. I know how hard that is. He's in a better place now though, which is the comfort we can have. Our grandparent's generation were a whole different lot. Such stories are unfortunately too common. Still, it's sad they did some of the things they did. This is a very poignant story about Snip and your Dad. I'm sure they are reunited now and happy to be together once again. He made himself better than where he came from and I'm sure you're proud of him. Your image says so much and it's gorgeous work...a fitting memento-mori to your Dad. I'm glad I gave you Denise when I did :* She looks amazing. Hugs, honey.
shingleboot
Very beautiful image and tribute. I know your dad is now happy and with those who loved him and went ahead of him.
3dpoetry
Amazing image and worth
lyron
My deepest condolences.
legolie
I present you my sincere condolences as it must be done but I am understanding your relief and state of mind. I was very touched reading your words and that story about the shepard cross, your father has left you that story and the fact he was a good dad and it's a great thing ... I like the details and the feeling of movement in that image, beautiful mood and work !
Rhanagaz
Beautiful and very emotional an touching tribute for your fahter, Roxy - both in image and in words. I send all my comforting thoughts to you, my dear friend..
Madbat
So I'm not the only one who posted about loosing a parent tonight. Hang in there kiddo.
vitachick
I agree very beautiful and extremely emotional tribute to your dad.. Both he and Snip are together once again.
nitegrafix
Oh Hay, Fantastic. The colors in this are amazing.
marktopham
Lovely work
twelvemark21
This is beautiful... both the image and your words. All these years later and your story got me all misty eyed with memories of my father. So sorry for your loss and what you and your family must have had to endure during his illness.
magnus073
Roxy, let me say first of all that I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. I was very moved by you're words, and can totally understand how you feel. It moved me to tears to read about what you're Father had to endure growing up, and it shows what great character he must have had to overcome it all.
0rest4wicked
Such an image of strength and love, my deepest sympathies Roxy.
nefertiabet
Wonderful Tribute and tragic story of her father! Have a good time my friend.
eekdog
very sorry about your loss my friend, things like that are hard to deal with. i'l keep you in thoughts and prayers Roxy, btw, love your image..
Heitaikai
I'm sorry for your loss, Roxy! Your father must have been a wonderful dad and he will live on in your memories and in your heart! Your image is beautiful, full of symbolism and very touching. It's a wonderful tribute to your father.
GrandmaT
Sorry about your Dad. I know from experience that losing your father, even when it's expected and a blessing for all, is not easy. Your render and story are a wonderful tribute to him. He would be very proud.
DM
I'm sorry for your loss. Very beautiful work!
odile
Ho,Roxy,I'm so sorry for your loss. A beautiful picture and dedication. It's good you could express your deepest feelings this way,a relieving way. Hugs and love.
vyktohria
Oh Hon! I'm so sorry for your loss...This is one exceptionally beautiful piece and a fabulous dedication...HUGZ!
drifterlee
Fantastic memorial and art work!
Blush
Great image so sorry for your loss... Hugs sweetie Susan~
pixeluna
I'm sorry for your loss, Roxy. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. This is such a heartwarming tribute.
shrinkers
It is truly beautiful, and yes, there is much that cannot be seen without going full sized. Thank you for sharing this.
RodS
As I read this, Roxy, I'm listening to Joanne Shenandoah's Dance of the North... Between the moving music, and reading this, I have to admit I have tears flowing.. I know well what you have been going through, my dear friend. My own father continues to linger in that nether world between here and there. Release would be a blessing for him. My thoughts and condolences fly across half a nation to you, Roxy. Blessed be, my dear friend. The symbolism you put into your art always amazes me, but this one is absolutely off the scale - truly a masterpiece, and I'm sure your father is smiling down upon you. Truly a beautiful and very moving memorial. Sending a big hug your way..
Tracesl
wonderf ully done scene, excellent
MineFujiko
Lovely and Beautiful work!