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| Barbie Belle's Painting of Geese |
I received news this past week that someone I loved has moved from this life into glory. Barbie Belle was my friend for over twenty-seven years.
She taught me how to paint and laugh when something didn't work out. She listened to my challenges and most importantly she prayed for me. What is my loss is her gain. She has finished her race and she ran it well. Her faith was strong and it never waivered even when she lost her beloved Jack.
Barb was multi-talented and exceptionally artistic. In her 50's she began to paint. One of her paintings was chosen to travel internationally with an art exhibit to over 9 countries.
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| This painting hangs in my studio - it never fails to make me smile! |
She was not only a self-taught artist but also a wonderful musician. She was a dream on the keyboard and shared that talent by traveling with a local well-known vocalist. They performed not just close to home but afar.
Unfortunately Barb's later years left her housebound. She had many infirmities that were challenging. One was losing her precious sight.
I recall my last visit with her. She was still her cheerful self. We laughed and joked about the things that "tickled our funny bones". Then we moved onto more serious matters...the concerns of our nation and what the future would hold. Barb always stayed up on all that was happening in the world. I know she spent much time in prayer desiring that God's peace would reign.
When it was time for me to go...she told me she was so ready to go home to the Lord and see her Jack. I take comfort in the knowledge that is where she is now.
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| Barb painted this painting for my home several years ago! |
Most assuredly she has moved into glory!
I will be seeing you sweet friend!
Thank you all for letting me share my sadness as well as my joy for this wonderful lady, Barbie Belle!
Hugs
Debbie
"And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit ." 2 Cor. 3:18 (NIV)
Hugs Debbie
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Maywyn
This was a beautiful tribute to Barb and a great reminder that we will see her again in Heaven's realms!! Prayers for comfort and peace as we continue to share her memories and love she had for Jesus!
ReplyDeleteAlly
That was a beautiful tribute to your friend -Barbie Belle! She sounds like a wonderful woman and very talented. She lived with blindness too. A great friend. I am glad you know where she is at and that you will see her again!!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, Barbie Belle sounds like a wonderful lady. I love her artwork and am glad you have a few pieces to treasure and remind you of her and the joy you shared. I am glad she was ready to meet the Lord. I'm sorry for your loss of your friend.
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ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry your dear friend, Barb has passed away. May God comfort you during this time of sorrow, Debbie. Her paintings were really nice. What a talent she had. She sounds like a wonderful person and a dear friend. How sad that she lost her eyesight. It is such an important thing in our lives. She sounds like a truly special lady who had deep faith and prayer. I love her name, Barbie. : )
ReplyDeleteTake care, Debbie, and I'll be thinking about you during this grieving time.
~Sheri
So sorry for the loss of your friend!
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry for your loss.
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