A Fabric Lacebook/Journal Request for a Best Friend

There are sometimes in your life when you know you have been

gifted when asked to fulfill a wish for someone

whom you have never met

and 

this was the case when a woman emailed me that her

best friend was dying of cancer

 and 

she wanted me to create a

special book as a surprise for her

 (knowing she was an admirer of my artwork) 

so that it would be

a place where they could share some precious thoughts
and memories.

I just call it "Journal for a Special Friend".

 Front Cover shown above.

 

 

Part of the spine

 

the journal closed with sari ribbons,

 

inside cover and first page,

 

 

second pages showing room for shared thoughts, pictures, etc.

 

 

 

 

 the pages continue as above

but you can see the order in which embellished images appear.

 

 

 

This shows the side view of all the pages included.

 

 

It holds three signatures

 

and view of the covered spine here

 

and, of course, I couldn't ignore the fact that these

two women are "best friends".

and also to acknowledge this I included the tag below for 
the woman who requested the commission

 

  and one for her very close friend also which will live in the journal.
(and, for some reason, when I was preparing this post
I couldn't separate these last two images and
my heart skipped a beat!!!).

I feel deeply honored that I was given the privilege of being
able to share in such a meaningful interaction
between these two women
whom wanted to express their immense love and gratitude
for the years of friendship that they have shared
and
have left together. 

I'm linking this post to Ivy and Elephants
"What's it Wednesday" 
with Patti and Paula so go and visit some lovely blogs there!

Every day is a precious day 
that we have the choice to make meaningful
and to show our appreciation for what matters in reality!

Thank you all for your visits and for taking the time
to leave a comment. It is so appreciated!

Love and hugs, Suzy xox