10.12.12 ~ Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, Connecticut
Luka built this manor house for his wife Inza and their family of light fareies at the base of this tree from the river rocks and marsh grasses. He created porches and windows to view and capture the light as it dances across the water. Mirrors and magic help Luka and his wife to “bottle” the light. Each of the children take turns delivering a month of special light to the plein-air artists who capture its distinct glow in paint.
~ Wee Faerie Village: Land of Picture Making
Now that some of the excitement has passed by, at least for us, I hope to share a few more fairy house posts in the coming days…
Auntie was transferred to a rehab center last week, a day or two after the storm. She’s able to walk a little and is making some progress in physical therapy there. We finally got up to see her yesterday and were grateful to know that she had some visitors in the hospital and at the rehab center.
Dad is on antibiotics now for bronchitis and we stopped by to see him, too, and showed him our storm pictures on the TV screen. He was somewhat impressed, but decided that the Great New England Hurricane of 1938 he survived when he 16 was far more destructive. He wasn’t feeling too well, but it was good to visit with him anyway.
We are overflowing with gratefulness for the gift of a wonderful young woman named Chelsea, who was hired to help out with Dad and Auntie’s care in September. What an awesome blessing she has been to our family! She has sat with Auntie in the hospital and at the rehab center, and darted back and forth between those places and the house, to give attention to both of the ancient ones. She has been a cheerful, hard-working, kind, calming and pleasant presence to have around and has gotten us through this difficult stretch, even coming in the evening and on the weekends. Thank you so much, Chelsea!!!
Glad to hear that everyone is on the mend 🙂
Thank you, Stephanie! 🙂
The Faerie House and the bottling of light … charming. I am glad your challenges seem to be sorting themselves out. Hiring a caregiver is a great idea, and it helps the time be more interesting for someone confined to a bed. Jane
Thank you, Jane… Chelsea is certainly a breath of fresh air for our elders. One day my sister pulled out her Halloween decoration box and Auntie directed Chelsea where to place or hang the various ornaments – it was fun walking in and finding the place transformed. 🙂
I love the faerie photos and story. And I’m so glad that everyone is doing well, all things considered. Chelsea sounds like an angel! Wishing you and yours all the best, Barbara – some rest and healing and calm after the storm.
Thank you so much, AA! We are all getting some rest and reorienting… Chelsea has become so indispensable to us, an angel indeed, well worth her weight in gold! She is unbelievably flexible, keeping up with Auntie and slowing down for Dad. We are so fortunate!
So important to hire a caregiver to help care for aging relatives. Chelsea sounds wonderful. What a relief for you.
Glad to hear your Dad’s on the mend too.
Love this fairie house.
It’s true, Rosie. I’ve been pushing for this for years and am so happy my sister and her husband finally agreed to hire someone. Chelsea has made all the difference in the world. I’m glad you like this fairy house, too…