tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post2778818971074990816..comments2023-08-22T08:54:45.482-05:00Comments on The Gentleman Crafter: Honoring My Sister... Kathy Sue HankinsThe Gentleman Crafterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17856526951638463966noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-89070286881254665432016-08-15T08:32:00.368-05:002016-08-15T08:32:00.368-05:00Lovely post. Coming up on a difficult anniversary ...Lovely post. Coming up on a difficult anniversary of my own, but I know the woman I am missing is happy and healthy now. She would not want me mourning her possessions, but remembering all the life we shared together. She was a mom to me years after my mom died. Your sister is always with you, and you with her.Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739771416654715640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-75197278554131744882016-08-14T13:57:35.499-05:002016-08-14T13:57:35.499-05:00Hi from across the "pond" Jim (to be pre...Hi from across the "pond" Jim (to be precise I'm in Laughten-en-le-Morthen, South Yorkshire, UK) Gosh, it's been a while since I last left a comment on your blog despite visiting regularly. This time though, having read your latest post, I just wanted you to know that I was truly touched by your wonderful tribute to your dear sister. It was just beautiful. As for your not leaving a legacy, my goodness me, that is just not true! Your inspiration, creativity and sheer generosity of spirit has touched the lives of thousands and thousands of people all over the world and THAT dear friend is your legacy, and what a great legacy. Keep on rocking! because we're with you all the way! Take care.<br />Margaret A.camelot67https://www.blogger.com/profile/00516307130179196474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-61188221422399647602016-08-12T00:30:45.835-05:002016-08-12T00:30:45.835-05:00Your sister will never be forgotten, she is alive ...Your sister will never be forgotten, she is alive in your heart, in the hearts of all who knew and loved her and she lives forever now in heaven with God. I have lost my mother, father, a dear cousin and way too many friends, and I know the feeling of being the one who doesn't have any children or legacy, but I know that just being a good and kind person will be what people will remember about me, as they will about you and already do about your lovely sister. Thank you for sharing her story, her photos and your memories of her with all of us. I feel honored to have gotten to know her through you. May God grant you peace.Maureen H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10534048448587357468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-61931845357421718982016-08-12T00:25:30.619-05:002016-08-12T00:25:30.619-05:00What a lovely tribute to your sister! You were so ...What a lovely tribute to your sister! You were so fortunate to have each other!<br /><br />Noreen<br /><a href="http://craftyjournal.com" rel="nofollow">Crafty Journal</a>Noreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666876261221375356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-15910086448222929182016-08-11T19:21:50.331-05:002016-08-11T19:21:50.331-05:00Very beautiful! She would have loved reading this ...Very beautiful! She would have loved reading this tribute. Thank you for sharing your wonderful sister with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410239326489293873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-15957843430256411642016-08-11T19:17:28.000-05:002016-08-11T19:17:28.000-05:00What a loving tribute, Jim! She looks like she was...What a loving tribute, Jim! She looks like she was a lot of fun! No wonder you miss her!Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08054092428019234672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-65615296008849405452016-08-11T14:57:45.537-05:002016-08-11T14:57:45.537-05:00What a beautiful tribute thanks so much for sharin...What a beautiful tribute thanks so much for sharing, obviously love this beautiful sister, and as long as you live she will not be forgotten. hugs to you and Cesar, may you be at peace at her very peaceful passing.jasannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492350084938050184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-87901792263546892402016-08-11T11:37:25.990-05:002016-08-11T11:37:25.990-05:00What a wonderful tribute and sharing of your siste...What a wonderful tribute and sharing of your sister and her life and most of all your heart, Jim❤️ Through you she will never be forgotten. Hugs to you and your family, my friend xoxoxooDaytonDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894054743929763131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-55839743213277894962016-08-11T08:13:01.740-05:002016-08-11T08:13:01.740-05:00What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful sister. Ji...What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful sister. Jim, let me tell you, your legacy is your wonderful heart and soul. Every person you and Cesar touch comes away with warm feelings of love and appreciation. Your art is outstanding but your heart is what draws so many of us to you. I felt like I had another brother that I wish I could spend more time with after the first time I met you. Surely you have noticed how many of your "fans" profess their love for you. This isn't lip service. ...it is an acknowledgement of the feelings of warmth and sincerity that you project. Good bless you, Jim and Cesar, for being in our lives. Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045244288872197525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-59622840477498890822016-08-11T06:00:11.210-05:002016-08-11T06:00:11.210-05:00As I sit here with tears streaming, you were bless...As I sit here with tears streaming, you were blessed. As was Sue Belle. What a wonderful life she lived, backed up by the pictures that you shared. She was loved. And really, isn't that what we all want. May your memories of her bring you comfort today and always, Jim. Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08451658499905843929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-39953247725238452422016-08-11T05:54:38.273-05:002016-08-11T05:54:38.273-05:00This was so beautiful and thank you so much for sh...This was so beautiful and thank you so much for sharing. On another note, you will not be forgotten, ever, sweetie.Kiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10418440223452306301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-85893939370318818992016-08-11T04:35:53.245-05:002016-08-11T04:35:53.245-05:00What a lucky guy you are to have such a wonderful ...What a lucky guy you are to have such a wonderful sister! Thanks for sharing her legacy with us. Big hugs, my friend. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682390731668247857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-14024845154919766012016-08-10T23:41:03.328-05:002016-08-10T23:41:03.328-05:00What a beautiful way to honor your sister! Don'...What a beautiful way to honor your sister! Don't beat yourself up because you forgot her birthday--honestly, it took your post to remind me that it was 16 years ago this month that my older sister was left in a persistent vegetative state due to post-surgical complications. Even when we overlook the sentimental dates, we never forget what is truly important--the love we have for those people we've lost. I pray God will comfort you as you reflect on the bond you shared with your sister. Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402143399763287163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-11389152339695402362016-08-10T23:07:13.177-05:002016-08-10T23:07:13.177-05:00Wow great tribute Wow great tribute gelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398851264062550007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-39369175102582777582016-08-10T22:25:35.883-05:002016-08-10T22:25:35.883-05:00Wonderful remembrance of what seems t be a wonderf...Wonderful remembrance of what seems t be a wonderful soul. We put them safely away in our hearts and carry them always. R.I.P.Dawn's Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707979271249102344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-16817920145767676272016-08-10T22:25:32.114-05:002016-08-10T22:25:32.114-05:00Wonderful remembrance of what seems t be a wonderf...Wonderful remembrance of what seems t be a wonderful soul. We put them safely away in our hearts and carry them always. R.I.P.Dawn's Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707979271249102344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-20764420310351117752016-08-10T22:11:11.552-05:002016-08-10T22:11:11.552-05:00Beautiful tribute to your sister. They are never f...Beautiful tribute to your sister. They are never forgotten. Perhaps not always on our mind but forever and always in our heart and soul.Sandy Trefgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12166107526881914086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-71262074357074588372016-08-10T21:41:58.542-05:002016-08-10T21:41:58.542-05:00Jim this is absolutely beautiful. One of the great...Jim this is absolutely beautiful. One of the greatest joys of my life will always be singing and laughing with Kathy Sue. My boys loved her so and remember Ms. Kathy's laugh. I used to call her the Josh whisperer, because when he was little and cranky, Kathy could always soothe him and make him smile or laugh. She was that way with everyone she met. She had a calming peace about her that was contagious. Thank you for sharing.Davahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15088882123980840011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-57538838837672443092016-08-10T21:39:00.059-05:002016-08-10T21:39:00.059-05:00Beautiful tribute! and Mr Jim, you have a wonderf...Beautiful tribute! and Mr Jim, you have a wonderful legacy....your creations, your written word. I so enjoy all your posts. You make me giggle. I look forward to seeing what pops up on facebook. I'm sure your sister would agree, you are the best! She'll never be forgotten and a slip of a birthday happens to us all. Happy birthday to Kathy Sue!sunflowerlorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13744469430906341070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-54016293884305257862016-08-10T21:32:18.009-05:002016-08-10T21:32:18.009-05:00Jim....what incredibly sweet and personal memories...Jim....what incredibly sweet and personal memories you have shared here. You truly touched my heart and I could identify with so many of your feelings about your sister's passing and not wanting her memory to fade because of how wonderful she was. I have not lost a sibling but I have those same feeling about my parents. <br />Thank you for sharing this very personal part of yourself. I have always known you as a kind, gentile southern gentleman with an immense amount of charisma and talent. Now I can add a very deep, spiritual side to this list of reasons to love and respect you so much. May your sweet sister always be remembered. I am sure she is smiling down on her little brother with great pride. Candy Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03535189076995596464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-43704275311115234372016-08-10T21:27:27.059-05:002016-08-10T21:27:27.059-05:00You should not feel guilt over anything. You very...You should not feel guilt over anything. You very obviously love and miss your sister and it is more important that you keep her in your heart than write a blog on her. She looks like a fun and beautiful person and I am sorry I did not know you or her before her passing. It sounds like she died peacefully and without pain. Whether you know it or not, you are leaving a legacy with your art work. You are making a huge impact on people and having you and Cesar in my life make me a better person. Thank you for everything you do and continue carrying the love for your sister in your heart.Peanut0601https://www.blogger.com/profile/05693637661588577444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302448142515665561.post-50233470679141851402016-08-10T21:07:58.444-05:002016-08-10T21:07:58.444-05:00A loving tribute to a wonderful sister. A loving tribute to a wonderful sister. bkazoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09439096832669052454noreply@blogger.com