|
Oliver
and Maudie
Oliver
and Maudie, Siamese cats have been commissioned by Sharon Gray to be
worked as a cover picture for the book she is putting together, the
following explains the reason for writing the book, the book will
benefit cancer research.
Sadly
Jennifer has left us now. Jennifer and all those who have suffered
from Cancer are in our hearts.
The
book is now available at McNally Robinson bookstores this would make
a great gift and 20% of the book sales profits will be donated to
Cancer Research and/or other cancer related organizations, be sure to
pick up a copy at you local McNally Robinson bookstore.
-
Book Title:
Letters To Jennifer
-
Author:
Oliver and Maudie Gray, Sharon Gray
-
ISBN: 0-9686942-2-5
-
Publisher: Avililo
Press, Po Box 897, Teulon, Manitoba, R0C 3B0, Canada
-
Book details: Paper
back, 90 pages, 8 inch by 6 inch.
-
Price: $16.95
LETTERS
TO JENNIFER by Sharon Gray
In
the early eighties, I met Jennifer and we became friends.
The
first time she came to my home she met Basil and Sage, my two
Siamese cats. She looked at them and said, "I am a dog person."
Over
time she accepted them, particularly Basil. They frequently
shared taco flavoured chips on the kitchen floor.
She
move away, met Ted and married him. Ted was living with two
gentlemen cats, Norman and Charlie. Of course, she became a
"cat person."
We
remained friends. Over time we became employees of the same company
and Jennifer was my supervisor, living in another city. I was
now living with Oliver and Maudie, two Siamese cats. At this
time I was experiencing health difficulties and I ask her if she
would care for Oliver and Maudie if anything happened to me.
She said that she would be delighted.
Whenever
we met, she would ask: "How are my niece and
nephew?" Those who heard this would not realize that we
were discussing two very spoiled cats.
In
October 1999, Jennifer was diagnosed with breast cancer and had one
breast removed and started on a journey of chemotherapy and radiation
treatment. Christmas that year, a parcel arrived with Christmas
presents for Oliver and Maudie from "Auntie Jennifer".
I was overwhelmed by this kind, thoughtful act. Of course,
they had to write a letter of thank you.
She
told me that she really enjoyed the Christmas thank you letter.
Ergo, the first of more than thirty Letters to Jennifer from Oliver
and Maudie.
The
letters were a non-threatening, non- invasive way of keeping in
touch with her during this difficult time. A letter was written
for each treatment that she received. In humour, Oliver and
Maudie describe their lives - living with Lip (live in person), their
neighbours, events and generally their philosophy on life.
Often, Jennifer said that she enjoyed the letters and although she
did not look forward to treatments, she anticipated that a letter
from Oliver and Maudie would be coming shortly after.
Jennifer
- and others who have read them - urged that the letters be
published and for her they will be. Twenty percent of any
profits will be given to Cancer Research.
EMBROIDERY SIZE
Height: 4 inches (10 cm) Width: 4 inches (10 cm)
EMBROIDERY TIME
57
hours
THREADS USED
14
shades of DMC floss.
BACKGROUND FABRIC USED
Bone
white Thai silk, painted with silk fabric paints. |
