I am having a quiet day at home today. Feeling a bit flat. My pal Jeannie passed away yesterday evening and our little community of friends are absolutely devastated at the suddenness of it all. It was only three weeks ago when she was diagnosed with cancer, and she went straight to palliative care. How can someone obviously so sick have no symptoms. We are all heartbroken at the loss of our pal.
I am posting another photo from our walk at Raymond Terrace on Thursday.
The Rainbow Serpent sculpture in Riverside Park was installed during NAIDOC week in 2009 and is a tribute to the Aboriginal history and culture of the area. It is a public artwork which was created in partnership with the Worimi Local Aboriginal Land Council and Port Stephens Council and features beautifully handmade tiles. The sculpture is 11 metres long, curling around a fire-pit which is used for traditional smoke ceremonies, but the circular snake also provides seating and a meeting place for locals. The giant snake, which was created over an 18 month period, was a community effort with local children and other community members decorating the giant snake with the thousands of tiles. Most of these tiles were even decorated and glazed by local children from the area.
So sorry to hear that Babs. The same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago, but my friend had a heart attack. Be glad for every day we have. Very interesting sculpture.
Heartfelt condolences Babs, so very sorry for the sudden loss of you pal Jeannie. I lost a dear friend 2 months ago through a stroke, she died within three days. We never know when it will hit us, and I am grateful for every day I still have.
I find the serpent quite amazing, especially knowing that local kids were working on it too.
Nice spot to sit and contemplate. So sorry to hear about your loss. The suddenness of it must have left you quite shell-shocked. Be kind to yourself. x
What a beautiful piece of art. I'm so very sorry for your loss, can only imagine how devastating this must be to lose a friend so suddenly. Many condolences to you and your friendship group.
Oh Babs, life is so unfair sometimes, you must all be so shocked & devastated. Just shows we must never take our good health fir granted & live each day as our last. My deepest sympathies to her family & you as all her lovely friends….just remember the good times you all had together. ❤️ Xx
@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana. Yes I remember your friend dying. It is such a shock when it is sudden isn't it. Jeannie died of pancreatic cancer and only lived three weeks after her diagnosis. She doesn't smoke, she doesn't drink, and she doesn't have diabetes, all of which are linked to this type of cancer. I suppose it must be just related to age.
Such a great colorful place to sit. It is so great that the tiles were decorated by children. I am so sorry for your loss, Babs. It is so hard to lose a friend like that.
October 23rd, 2022
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I find the serpent quite amazing, especially knowing that local kids were working on it too.
Interesting sculpture!
Ian
Great shot of the art bench(?)
Thanks for your thoughts on my pal Jeannie. I am fine but it was such a shock at the suddenness of her decline.
@ludwigsdiana Thanks Diana. Yes I remember your friend dying. It is such a shock when it is sudden isn't it. Jeannie died of pancreatic cancer and only lived three weeks after her diagnosis. She doesn't smoke, she doesn't drink, and she doesn't have diabetes, all of which are linked to this type of cancer. I suppose it must be just related to age.
The seating area is pleasant to look at & has a nice view. The information related to its use is ver interesting.