Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Grandmother's Bible
This is my Grandmother's Bible. She wrote in it, mostly in blue ink and mostly in the Psalms. I am so grateful that she did! Because I have this record of my Grandmother's time in the Word. I can hear her cries in the Psalmist's and I can feel the same comfort that she experienced in her darkest days. For many years this Bible has been left on the shelf, essentially unchanged. I have 'kept' it. Recently, I have started drawing, art journaling in Grandmother's Bible. I know this may seem strange to others, drawing in any book much less a Bible! But I believe that my Grandmother was changed by its pages, she interacted with its words. She left me physical evidence of that truth. I believe she is happy that I am drawing on the same pages! Future generations may learn that I was changed by the markings that I leave! Drawing Strength! Jessica Pearl
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What a beautiful cover. I'm glad you are enjoying her book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jasmine! The cover is an improv block that I quilted on felt.
DeleteI have seen a few others doing Bible journaling recently but haven't heard their back stories. Yours is so meaningful!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover you've made and I think it's wonderful that you are adding to the pages after your grandmother. It will be doubly interesting for future generations to see glimpses both of you in this book :)
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great idea, and how amazing for future generations.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree!! This Bible will be a cherished heirloom.
DeleteI totally agree!! This Bible will be a cherished heirloom.
DeleteHow wonderful to be able to be so close in spirit to you Grandmother, cherish it x
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful treasure Jessica+++
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