These Chickadees were created in honor of my grandmother (&her sisters) who passed from Alzheimers in 2017. She taught me how to press flowers and inspired a love of crafts at a very young age. She was one of the strongest, bravest women I have come to know and I will always miss her.
I will not miss those last years of watching her whither away into a shell of who she once was. I will not miss walking into the room and her having no idea who I am. I will not miss introducing her to her Great Grand children but having to keep them out of reach in case she became violent. She is in a better place now and for that I am grateful, but the effects of this disease are haunting and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.
100% of proceeds from the Chickadees print are donated to Alzheimers Society Canada in my Grandmothers Honor and in honor of anyone else struggling with the impacts of this disease. My heart is with you.