Tuesday, 18 October 2011

Thanks

This last weekend we went to stay with my brother and his wife who live just outside Stafford. My mother and grandmother had lived in a granny annex adjoining their property until they passed away 9 and 36 years ago respectively. I finally managed to get my brother to organise the interment of their ashes and the service took place on Sunday morning. They now rest together under a spreading chestnut tree, which was planted some years ago  in the church grounds, by my brother. It was a lovely service and good to catch up with my two brothers whom we see too infrequently.
This card is to thank my brother and sister-in-law for their hospitality for the weekend and for organising the occasion so fittingly (if extremely tardily).
Clean and Simple - Sketch FTL 162
CR84FN - Kraft, Red & Brown

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13 comments:

  1. Suzi B18 October 2011 at 12:00

    Gorgeous card Chrissie the family will love it! Love the colour combo.
    Suzi B xx

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  2. Kim S18 October 2011 at 13:05

    What a lovely tribute - resting under a tree planted by your brothers...

    And a lovely card from you!

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  3. Bonnie18 October 2011 at 14:29

    What a memorable occasion and a beautiful card to thank your family!

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  4. G Peplow18 October 2011 at 15:33

    Hi Chrissie, What a beautiful card, I'm sure it will be loved and appreciated. I think it was good way for all the family to get together and remember, Gay xx

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  5. Gibmiss18 October 2011 at 21:13

    Hi Chrissie
    Fabbby card ....love the flower stamp....
    hugs sylvie
    xxx

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  6. TAM18 October 2011 at 22:39

    Fabulous card

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  7. Jenny18 October 2011 at 23:49

    This is beautiful Chrissie, great use of the colour combo :)
    Jenny x

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  8. Vicky Hayes18 October 2011 at 23:50

    That sounds like a lovely family thing to do and your card is the perfect thank you. Vx

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  9. Michelle19 October 2011 at 11:34

    Lovely card, Chrissie! And your Mum and Grandmother resting together under a chestnut tree sounds just wonderful!

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  10. Riet19 October 2011 at 11:54

    What a gorgeous card.

    Hugs Riet.xx

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  11. Deborah Frings20 October 2011 at 09:51

    Your card is a lovely way to thank your brother for organising the service for your Mum and Grandmother - so glad that they are resting together now. Your card is simply lovely. Thanks for playing along with CR84FN!

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  12. Cheryl21 October 2011 at 03:03

    What a perfect card for the occasion. Since you were honoring both your mother and grandmother, the two flowers on the card seem especially sweet. Beautiful. Thanks for joining us at CR84FN!

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  13. Andrea M23 October 2011 at 14:53

    Beautiful card! Thanks so much for playing along with CR84FN!

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Thank you so much for popping by, I appreciate your comments!
Thanks,
Chrissie

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