This was delivered today. Brian had it made for me as a housewarming present.
This painting is very special to me. It is a ‘portrait’ of me done by my dad. He said it was meant to convey my personality rather than my looks. When I would be caught doing something I shouldn’t, I smiled with my eyes shut, probably the poster girl for the ‘butter wouldn’t melt in her mouth’ saying. This was painted when I was about 5, so it’s an antique. 😋
Brian took a photo of it in our house in the states. It was too large to bring with us. He sent the photo to an online place that creates a ceramic ‘painting’ and includes an ingenious holder for it to sit in, or a frame and screw so you can hang it on the wall.
Getting this for me brings my dad right here in my condo. My eyes are welling up that Brian thought to do this for me, knowing how much it would mean to me.
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Oh! That is sooo aWEsOMe, Linda!! Brian is the most thoughtful son! I love it! At first I thought it was a picture of a Hoo girl from a Dr. Suess book. But your story of it, having been painted by your dad of you, is spectacular!
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I don’t really like the fact that my dad captured me so well in that painting, but it had become a favorite of mine. The image of it is sitting on the large shelf above the TV now. I tear up when I see it, then am filled with love, and so glad to be reminded of my dad, and that my son is such a thoughtful, caring person.
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I hear you, Linda. It seems bittersweet. I’m glad Brian had it done for you though.
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You’re right. It’s bittersweet. Having a bit of my dad here, though, helps.
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What a thoughtful and wonderful gift, indeed, Linda! 🥰
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I tear up a bit, plus am filled with a happy feeling every time I look at it.
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So Sweet & Smart painting . Lovely portrait ☺️. I like. It’s thoughtful gift & moment.v
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It means the world to me that my son would think of that and have it made.
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Really good your thoughts.
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😊
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What a very thoughtful gift. Your son is such an amazing and caring person who loves his Mom. Who thinks about things like that and comes up with so many ways to say he loves you. That is an amazing gift. That almost brought me to tears at his kindness to you. After all you have been through lately, I am sure this has to be so appreciated.
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There are really no words to say how much his gift means to me. I am SO lucky to have him in my life.
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