The Druid Grove

by **Merlyn** » 18 Dec 2007, 20:11

As some know my mom passed on November 11 2007.
She was of the old ways and also with Jesus as a Quaker.
She is shown here with my dad who was of Welsh decent, an Owings (Surname of Owens)
Her kind eyes and ways were always an inspiration to me. She was an artist, working for WETA as a storyboard artist for tele-tales (a children's book illustrator) , Jack & Jill as a cover artist, Able cards, The Plastic Club along with her mom as a renowned portrait artist and art teacher, A live pastel artist with the national symphony orchestra, and many other artistic ventures over the span of her 80 years.
As you will see in the picture below, she loved to make her own cloths, and the shirt she is wearing speaks of her and her connection with nature. She had a way of finding four leaf clovers wherever she went, often collecting them in bunches.
When she passed, she had been always a eager and kind person which came through in her last days. She asked me if I was prepared, in her gentle way, and then passed one early morning this past fall, just as the leaves fell from the trees.
She often wore the star you can see in the picture below. Also she loved to wear a silver salmon. I only fully understood her and her ways when I came to know druidism and when I told her I had become one with druidry, she said "Well of course".
Her mother taught me the ways of the trees, and tree spirits, often showing me things I came to understand later in life.
She was dedicated in her marraige to Jim, my father (who passed in January) for over 50 years.

Rachel Owings,

by **Celtic Knight** » 18 Dec 2007, 20:37

for Rachel, clearly a remarkable, loved and loving woman.

by **LadyCelt** » 18 Dec 2007, 21:41

by **Jingle** » 18 Dec 2007, 22:34

What a beautiful memorial, Merlyn.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts about a wonderful woman.

by **SidheAingeal** » 18 Dec 2007, 23:41

She sounds like she was a wonderful person. :candle:

by **Donata** » 19 Dec 2007, 00:27

for a true Druid who lived her beliefs. She sounds a wonderful, talented, gentle woman.

BB
Donata

by **Kat Lady** » 19 Dec 2007, 02:51

for Rachel

by **jtoone** » 19 Dec 2007, 02:58

for a true Druidess - and an awesome lady.

by **Dryadia2** » 19 Dec 2007, 06:34

For Rachel :candle:

May her memory live on, in the stories painted by her illustrations, and by the lives she touched.

by **Selene** » 19 Dec 2007, 07:15

In memory of a lovely and beloved woman. I'm sorry for your loss, Merlyn. I know you must miss her and your father very much.

by **Rhodonit** » 19 Dec 2007, 10:13

by **Merlin Stargazer** » 19 Dec 2007, 12:56

by **Crystal Dragon** » 19 Dec 2007, 14:47

for Rachel

by **Beith** » 27 Dec 2007, 15:26

Hello Merlyn

I'm very sorry - I didn't know your mother had passed over in November. I'm sorry for the huge sense of loss you must feel. She seems indeed to have been a lovely and remarkable woman. I wish her peace now and for you and your family and all who loved her, comfort and joy in her memory.

a hug
Beith

by **Merlyn** » 27 Dec 2007, 17:53

Thank you Beith and everyone for your kind thoughts and well wishes.
Lots to reflect on over the coming winter. She let magic be a part of my life. Her passing is a loss to the spirit mundane, but I feel her with me always now.

From dark unto light /|\
:merlyn1:

by **Lady Nimue** » 28 Dec 2007, 03:51

M'Lord...Forgive me. I was remiss in posting, yet there is no lack of love or respect or empathy. When I scrolled up to see the picture, Her eyes caught mine and pierced thru me. I immediately recognised the Magic within Her. She is very much part of all Realms...Her eyes, even in the photo, are alive. I hope your pain and sorrow are tempered by the love that will always be yours.

by **Twig** » 28 Dec 2007, 09:39

Merlyn --

I just now found this, too. Apologies for my lack of timeliness...

What an extraordinary mother you were blessed to have. I love her shirt. That says so much about her.

Gentle blessings on you as you deal with her loss.

:candle: