What can you say about someone that has impacted your life at multiple layers?
Nothing except that I am a better person for having known her.
For a couple of us in the Atlanta Chapter of Old Lacers Betty was the driving force in how we spend our leisure time...she taught us to make bobbin lace, and knit.
Betty shared her life as a young lady growing up in Britain before and during World War II. Our hearts were touched by her family stories. There was nothing more enjoyable than spending time with Betty and sharing a good laugh and seeing her eyes sparkle.
I had the privilege of demonstrating lace making at various events around Georgia with her; north to Big Canoe, East to Augusta, south to Westville, and West to Powers Crossroads Arts and Craft Fair. We had a great time traveling down country roads.
She was a huge part of our lives and has a lingering impact still...
We catch ourselves wanting to share ideas, patterns, and events.
We drive by old haunts where we get flashes of the shared good times....
Starbucks....
craft stores...
skeins of yarn...
Miss you, Betty
K
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