A few weeks ago our family lost Deidra's brother Lamar Liddell; I don't know why this happened or what we are to learn from such a great loss. The last time we spoke, he asked me to create a shadow box for his daughter Luciana. He sent me picture after picture; yet I chose these three. They just show how much he adored her. So often we take people around us for granted, I let time get in the way of finishing this for him. I let time get in the way of visiting him; I so regret not renting a car when I was in Rhode Island to see him. I let time get in the way of me getting on a plane to hug him. I let time get in the way of calling him more often. I let time get in the way of meeting his wife and daughter. Yet, I know the last time we spoke I told him I loved him and I was so proud of him. My collages always have hidden meaning in them, some more obvious than others. I enjoy creating these for my friends and family, yet this one, brought both sadness and joy to me; I was sad because I still cant believe he's gone and joy because I knew he adored his little girl and he lived his dream. I will not take life for granted or let time pass; I tell my daughter and my husband I love them more often; and I don't let the silly things in life get in the way of my time with them. Someone told me, "God never promises you tomorrow." I love you Lamar...
