FAREWELL...
Well, this isn't the post I was expecting to write today. The shock of hearing that Sarah, our WOYWW host for the past couple of years, had passed away stopped me in my tracks. She was still a young woman with her deserved retirement stretching out in front of her. So when Eva, her best mate (pictured below) contacted us with the news I genuinely didn't know what to say or do.
This pic was taken at the Llandudno Crop run by Margaret Glitter and Glue, the first time we'd met Sarah in real life. As at all the Crops, the joy and knowledge of our back stories meant that conversation and fun started from the get go. I feel for Eva so badly, she is going to be bereft as are Sarah's family.
Such a gorgeous group of crafting friends xx
We met again at the Shrewsbury Crop organised by Wipso and Twiglet:
And once again she was a big part of the day.
When Julia felt she needed a break, Sarah stepped up to host WOYWW and has done so for a couple of years for which we are so grateful, I know I would have missed WOYWW so very much had it stopped. It seemed important to post today even though I don't really know what to say but we can all share our different memories.
Sarah, you'll never be forgotten.....thank you and Rest in Peace.
19 comments:
what a beautiful tribute. you have some gorgeous pictures of Sarah. she will be very much missed. Helen #2
Perfect. Wonderful photos. I agree, would be nice to have some channel to Sarah’s family - hopefully Eva will be brave enough to visit us and tell them of our wish to support and share. Xx
Such a lovely post Jan. I think we are all feeling the same about this special lady.
Hugs,
Annie x #8
Super photos and fitting tribute it's times like these I feel I missed out so much no being able to come to any crops. Hugs Bj#6
Wonderful memories and pictures of Sarah, Jan. I feel such sadness, especially for Eva.
Hugs
Lynnecrafts 11 xx
Such beautiful photos Jan. Sarah so enjoyed our crafty get togethers. That cheery smile is just how we must remember her. Thanks for sharing them with us and it would be lovely if Eva would join in and be able to see those pics. The one of her with Sarah is beautiful. x x Jo 🌈
Thanks for sharing your memories and photos. Susan #17
Lovely post Jan. I coudn't get my head round it either when I saw this on the chat. Then learnt less than an hour later of another dear friend's passing. It was a bit of a morning. Love all the photos you found of Sarah!
Can't help thinking about her family, seems so unfair.
Love n hugs.
Cindy xx
What gorgeous happy photos with you all and Sarah ... such beautiful treasured memories. Thinking of you, sending love and hugs 🫂💕Tracy xxx#15
Such a sad day for all who knew Sarah and she will be greatly missed. Your photos are great, they really show her lovely warm spirit. Heartfelt comfort to all her family and Eva, who will miss her tremendously.
Mary Anne (3)
Jan, thank you for sharing your memories of Sarah, and all these beautiful pictures of your gatherings. I wasn't blessed to meet Sarah in person, but felt I knew her through her work, words, and thoughtful comments at my blog. May she rest in Peace.
A beautiful tribute to Sarah and thank you for sharing such lovely photos. My heart goes out to her family and also to Eva, who I hope will see the tributes and know she is also in our thoughts. Sending love and hugs, Diana xx
Oh Jan. You have such a way of putting the right thing into words. The photos are lovely, Thank you for sharing them and your thoughtful tribute. You have such lovely memories to look back on. I never knew Sarah but feel like I've lost a friend today.
Take care and sending love Lisa #10
Hi Jan. I still keep thinking it's a mistake and Sarah is still here, she was just so full of life that it's difficult to believe she's gone. Thoughtful post and great collection of photographs. WOYWW hugs, Angela x12x
Wonderful memories and pictures. I just couldn't believe the news when I heard it. She will be so missed. WOYWW((Lyn)) #21xx
Hello Jan, It is hard to know what to say right now but your post is the perfect tribute to Sarah. I'm still trying to take it in too. Hugs, Elizabeth x #19
Lovely memories and photos. Big hugs to us all😢❤️especially to her family, and a big "thank you" to Sarah who was a part, however small, in all of our lives on WOYWW. Lindart #20
May I use one of your pictures of Sarah to do a pencil portrait?
beautiful tribute and lovely photos and memories. Kyla
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