It’s arrived! That is my grandma’s painting. I’ve been waiting for the shipment of this painting since last summer. Okay, let me back track. My grandma was an artist and painted many landscape pictures throughout her life. When she died, my grandpa was unable to live on his own. We talked about our options regarding where he was going to live at length. Eventually, we decided a care home was the best option and he moved into Lakeside Manor Assisted Living. We were nervous to begin with, but he absolutely loves it there. And it’s a relief knowing that he does, as it would absolutely break my heart if we found out that he wasn’t happy there. We were just worried about some of the things that could potentially happen to him as you regularly hear about elderly people being mistreated and abused in nursing homes these days and I didn’t want the same thing to happen to us. It happened to my friend’s mother when she was in a nursing home and they filed a lawsuit against the home with lawyers who worked at Louthian Law Firm, (you can click here to learn more). Even though everything has been fine so far, I still have a lawyer on speed dial just in case anything was to happen to my grandpa during his time in the home. Anyway, as a result of this, all of their children got to divvy up my grandparents’ possessions. Then the items that were remaining, the grandchildren got to pick and choose what they wanted. Well, not surprising to me, I was failed to be informed of this great opportunity to get my hands on a few treasures that remind me of my grandparents. That’s because I live on the other side of the country, and coming from a big family, I tend to find out things the very last or am not informed at all until I hear it through the grapevine. That was the situation in this case, and of course I found out after everything was picked over. Anyway, I was a little annoyed–okay actually I was ticked! I called up my sisters and complained. Meanwhile, one of my sister told me that she really didn’t get much of anything and I shouldn’t complain, but then she proceeded to tell me she got her hands on grandma’s beautiful vintage doll lamps (side note to family: the ones that were in the pink room!), a large framed painting and continued to list eight other items. No, she would not give anything up. My mom felt bad so she told me that I could have one of grandma’s coveted lilac paintings, but not until after my mom dies. Well, that kind-of made me feel better–for second. I just wanted to have something to enjoy NOW. So, I begged and begged my mom to let me take one of her paintings that wasn’t framed and that was in storage. She obliged and told me that I could have it on loan. Anyway, it arrived in the mail today. And I’m so excited. I’m going to get it framed–not sure if I should do a border around it or what–but here it is and I love it.
Grandma’s Painting
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julie says
Oh, that stinks. Seriously, I would have been ticked, too. I have the same problem, being so far away. Everyone assumes “I know” and never thinks to tell me themselves. So months pass, and after whatever is done with, I then find out. Drives me crazy.
liz says
Darleen, that’s a beautiful painting of hers! I’m happy you finally got it…it’s definitely going to be appreciated by you. 🙂
Jan says
It’s a lovely painting and I can really understand your feelings. You want something that was hers to keep in your home — and it will be beautiful there.
Jen says
Wow, I love the painting, now the fun part, framing and picking a special spot to hang it.
Shay says
I love that painting…I’ve never seen it before. Grandma was so talented! I got a beautiful necklace with a ring that I need to get resized. I treasure it so much. It’s so great that our grandparents could pass on their treasures to us. So happy you finally got your painting!
100 Percent Cottam says
what a treasure! that is an amazing family heirloom.
Marleen says
Uhh, excuse me? Need I remind you that I grabbed an apron and round handmade table cloth for you. Please, you can thank me later. I wish I was in line to receive one of the lilac paintings. Those were her best.
Holly O. says
That is a gorgeous painting! My great-grandmother was a painter and I have my name on the back of the art I want. Literally!
kimbo says
I’m so glad you posted this. My grandma is 90 now and also a painter. She always tries to pawn her stuff off on us when we visit her (but most of it consists of shiny shoes and wild clothes). I’m going to suggest that each grandchild gets to choose a painting – and I’ll get mine before we move to Connecticut!
Ashley & Matt Cole says
I am so glad you got this painting, it is so important to have something special to remember them by. My family is going through a similar situation right now, I will be sure my voice is heard…
The Cochran Family says
My grandma paints too…Bob Ross, hehe, they are actually pretty good though. Just to know they made them. Congrats!