A Message

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Many of you will know Gretel Parker from blogging or you might have bought her wonderful artwork in felt or paint in the past. 
On 21 January, Andy Macauley, Gretel's sweetheart and life partner of 21 years died unexpectedly.
Andy was her world and having lost both her parents when she was a child and having so siblings, she needs much support from her friends at this terrible time.

 If you think you could help in some way please click here and if you would spread the word through social media, that too will help Gretel.

 Thankyou kind people.xx

Comments

Soozcat said…
Thank you so much for spreading the word, lovely Jess!

Here's the link again just in case.
23 January 2013 at 10:31
Jess said…
Thankyou! I've just discovered my link didn't work so I've re-edited it. It should be ok now. Thankyou. :)xx
23 January 2013 at 12:59
manomij said…
That is just so sad! I checked the link out and it worked. I hope my litle bit will be of some help.Thinking of you Gretel Parker
Xx
23 January 2013 at 16:17
Charlotte said…
Have shared on FB, will also put it up on the Blog
23 January 2013 at 21:54
rossichka said…
I can't believe it! My heart aches... I'm thinking of Gretel the whole day!...
Thanks for telling us!
23 January 2013 at 22:12
Introverted Art said…
This is very sweet of you to share Jess. She really needs support.
24 January 2013 at 01:14
Frances said…
Thank you for this post, Jessie.

I am so fortunate to have met Andy, and now feel so very sad.

My heart goes out to Gretel.

xo
24 January 2013 at 02:21
Kim Mailhot said…
So sad. Sending Love and light to Gretel's tender heart.
24 January 2013 at 16:13
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