Monday, May 2, 2011

Blogging Friends - Among the Best!

A busy and tiring Monday was forgotten about when I came home this evening and found a package waiting for me.  Inside the box, a very special gift from Tina from the blog One Wild Swan  who so thoughtfully and without my knowing, painted a portrait of our beloved Tanner who left us in March.  I've been following Tina's blog for some time and each time she posts one of her portraits, I am in awe of her talent and how each piece she creates is brought to life.  I think this is what she did in her painting of Tanner; she captured his sweet spirit and kind soul.  I have found myself drawn to Tanner's eyes in the portrait and remembering how gentle they were...I am so touched by Tina's thoughtfulness for a gift that has become a treasure.  Thank-you again Tina for your beautiful gift that has truly touched my heart and soul.    
Tina's gift reminds me of how blessed I am to have her friendship and yours.  Even though I've never met any of you, I feel like I have because of your blogs.  You have given me a glimpse into your lives, told me about places I'll never get to visit, and shown kindness that I'll always be grateful for--Thank-you for that! 
If you'd like to visit Tina's blog, here's the link:

28 comments:

  1. Oh Kim
    My eyes are full of tears.
    Tina captured that soulful spirit of Tanner in this portrait!
    This is such a precious gift,, and you have a precious friend,, to do this for you.
    I am drawn to Tanners eyes too.
    Kim we are also - all blessed to have you for a friend.
    love
    tweedles

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  2. Owwww...this is so sweet of her !! owww...tears in my eyes......so beautiful painted!!...what a great gift !! i really love it.......i will take a look at her blog now....happy day darling...enjoy the painting......love love Ria...xxx..

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  3. What a priceless gift you received! When I first looked at the painting I thought it was a photo.... amazing, she really captured the essence of Tanner. So touching...

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  4. Awesome !
    Such a kind gesture, and a perfect likeness of Tanner, yes those soulful eyes I shall always remember such sweetness.
    I know you will treasure your gift.
    Hugs,
    ~Jo

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  5. An outstanding painting of Tanner. She captured him perfectly. You set a beautiful example...compassionate,
    caring, loyal and loving. Your readers feel these qualities in you. As a giving person, others want to give to you...paying it forward. I love what this venue has done to bring all kinds of people together.

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  6. How beautiful - Tina captured Tanner perfectly.

    Woofs
    Nadine & golden Neeli

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  7. oh,how wonderful! What a treasure that gift is!

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  8. Wow! she totally captured Tanner's sweet spirit. Just amazing.

    I know how you feel about blogging buddies - we tell each other things that we wouldn't tell anyone else and it binds us all together. I am so excited that I will get to meet you soon.

    xo
    Lynn

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  9. That is such a precious gift - a painting of his soul... Crying too here. Tina, you are an angel...

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  10. Dear Kim;
    I am so glad you like the painting of dear Tanner. Although my eyes are not what they once were and internet photos are not easy for me to see details I felt Tanner's presence in my heart while painting him.
    I have only once had the pleasure of having a Golden in my home and that was while "babysitting" a seeing eye dog for a church friend while he was in England. It was an awesome responsibility and I learned to have a great deal of respect for these wonderful dogs!
    I want to thank you for your blog, for sharing your sweet friends with all of us and most of all for being a great blogfriend to me.
    Tina xo

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  11. How wonderful ~ truly beautiful!

    What a thoughtful gift. You are loved Kim!
    xo Catherine

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  12. Amazing, isn't it? What a beautiful painting from a very caring person. I feel Tanner's spirit flowing from the painting.

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  13. What a beautiful, thoughtful gift! I'd have to agree with you ~ blogging friends are some of the BEST!

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  14. WOW! That's just simply beautiful!!!

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  15. What a wonderful gift, don't know what's wrong with our human she keeps sniffing and wiping her eyes reading your post. Humans are weird sometimes! Dex & Louis x

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  16. What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. Bloggers are super people.

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  17. How beautiful! It does capture him perfectly! What a wonderful gift!

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  18. What a wonderful and touching gift. So beautiful.
    Staci

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  19. Speechless! What a wonderful thing for Tina to do for you! It really is Tanner! You are so fortunate to have this beautiful painting!


    Catch Ya later!

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  20. Just Beautiful and she has totally captured the look in Tanner's eyes.
    What a talented lady.

    Sheila & Bob

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  21. What a lovely surprise Kim! Such a great resemblance to Tanner. He 'lives' on!

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  22. What a very beautiful and thoughtful gift - there is so much life in his face. She is a very talented artist!

    Sam

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  23. Oh Kim, that is just a beautiful vision of Hamlet. It looks enough like him to be dead on and yet, gives a very subtle alertness to his pose. The eyes are special. Very well done.

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  24. How beautiful and what a wonderful gift!

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  25. What a beautiful painting!! And a wonderful friend!

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  26. I keep forgetting to comment on this...what a nice painting! I love those soft eyes!

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