{"id":6326,"date":"2009-10-23T03:11:23","date_gmt":"2009-10-23T10:11:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/?p=6326"},"modified":"2009-10-21T23:14:50","modified_gmt":"2009-10-22T06:14:50","slug":"polymer-clay-tribute-in-loving-memory-vance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beadsandbeading.com\/blog\/polymer-clay-tribute-in-loving-memory-vance\/6326\/","title":{"rendered":"A Polymer Clay Tribute, In Loving Memory of Vance, Her Biggest Fan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Spotlight:<\/span> “Two days later on September the 10th, the love of my life passed away.” ~Jackie-N<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Normally I publish these spotlight features in the order they are received. But as you probably have already realized, this one deserves special attention. It is a sad story that may make you cry. But in the end, my sincere hope is that we can all join together and give Jackie a huge amount of support and encouragement to carry on with her life.
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I figured the best way to share this story, is to let you read the emails that Jackie and I exchanged earlier this week (with her full blessing of course)<\/em>. Jackie’s words are in the red font. And mine are in black.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

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Hi Cindy,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I know I don’t usually post a lot but I am one of your biggest fans. I have learned so much from your videos. Recently my husband had noticed how much better my work was and he took a lot of the pieces to work to show the girls in the office. They loved them and he came home with only a couple left, He had sold the others. He also brought back orders for quite a few other things. He was my biggest fan. He would come home every day curious to see what I had done.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Well he suddenly became ill with what we thought was the flu. By the time he went to the Doctor he had pneumonia. Two days later on September the 10th, the love of my life passed away.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The reason I am sharing my story is that because of your videos, and his confidence in me, I hope that I can begin to sell my jewelry again. I had to move from NJ back to my home in Alabama where we are from. We were in NJ working for an Energy company.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

So now I have my studio finally set back up and I have been trying to get the motivation to get back started with it. It’s hard because like I said he was my biggest fan. I know in my heart that he would want me to do it. So I just wanted to thank you for the absolutely wonderful job that you do, and hopefully I will continue on what my husband knew in his heart that I could do.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks, Jackie<\/span><\/span>
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Oh Jackie,<\/span><\/p>\n

That is such a sad, sad story. I can’t even imagine what it would be like to go through what you must be experiencing right now. Please accept my deepest condolences.<\/span><\/p>\n

I feel humbled to know that my videos are helping you to cope with what must be a very difficult time in your life. Thank you for having enough trust in me to feel comfortable in sharing such personal thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are open to it, I would be more than willing (and honored) <\/em>to showcase some of your jewelry photos at my blog. My sincerest hope and desire would be for this to provide you with added confidence and motivation to continue with the work that your husband became so proud of.<\/span><\/p>\n

My blog attracts many readers every day, so your photos would receive lots of positive exposure. But perhaps more importantly, sharing your story may help to connect you with others who can provide additional love, support and friendship. Let me know if this is something you would like to do and I will make it happen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Friend, Cindy<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Cindy,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thank you so much for your kind words. This is probably the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. I would truly be honored to have you show some of my work.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Vance always told me the jewelry I made was beautiful. I always laughingly would say, you have to say that, your my husband. He would say I’m also your best friend and friends always tell friends the truth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

So yes I would love to do this in memory of my best friend and love of my life. Just let me know what I need to do.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks, Jackie<\/span><\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jackie,<\/span><\/p>\n

You are very welcome. I wish for you all the strength and courage needed to survive this challenge in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n

In regards to putting together the blog feature article, all I need from you is some photos emailed to me as attachments. Send me good quality pics of whatever you want to show, along with short descriptions of what the items are, and perhaps what techniques you used to make them.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the main article, I’ll just use our email conversation to tell your story. I’m happy you are willing to share this and hope that many good things happen for you as a result. I’ll reference you as being from Alabama. What city should I say?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are able to get the photos to me fairly quickly, I will put this into the publishing schedule for this upcoming Friday if you like.<\/span><\/p>\n

Talk Soon, Cindy<\/span><\/p>\n

Cindy,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I truly am honored, I will get you the photos first thing in the morning. I have to find which box my camera is in. I am in Spanish Fort, AL, which is near Mobile.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks, Jackie<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cindy,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I hope these photos are OK. Not a very good photographer. I just picked out some of my Husbands favorites. I will leave it up to you which ones you would like to use. Again I feel very honored to have you show some of my things. Thank you so much. Maybe it will be just the nudge I need to get motivated again.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

All the jewelry that I did is from videos that I watched of yours. They are probably mixtures of different techniques. I know one of them was the watercolor which I think was was favorite. I love to do flower canes and make beads from that. I think I am just addicted to anything having to do with clay. I love learning new things. I think that’s why your website is incredible. Even if I think I know how to do something I watch the Videos and say hmmm I did not know that.\u00a0 lol\u00a0 So thank you again for your kind words. Please let me know if you need anything else.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks, Jackie<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Jackie,<\/span><\/p>\n

Those photographs will work just fine. I can see why Vance was so proud of your work. The pieces are are lovely. My plan is to get this published for the Oct 23 Friday Spotlight Feature. I too hope that this “nudge” will bring you great motivation and inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Care, Cindy<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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OK everyone… let’s show Jackie just how supportive the polymer clay community really is. I’m not really sure what to expect,\u00a0 since I’ve never done a post like this before.<\/span><\/p>\n

I think more than anything, just letting Jackie know that she has friends here, would do wonders to lift her spirits and provide motivation, inspiration and support.
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Perhaps some of you have already been through what Jackie is having to go through right now… and could offer some words of wisdom.
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Jackie, our prayers and thoughts reach out to you. In loving memory of the love of your life, Vance Norris. May he now live forever in your memories and in spirit. Blessings and strength to you.
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\"Cindy\"Polymer<\/p>\n

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