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

10 comments:

  1. What a beautiful cover. I'm glad you are enjoying her book.

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    1. Thanks, Jasmine! The cover is an improv block that I quilted on felt.

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  2. I have seen a few others doing Bible journaling recently but haven't heard their back stories. Yours is so meaningful!!!

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  3. I 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 :)

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  4. I think this is a great idea, and how amazing for future generations.

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    1. I totally agree!! This Bible will be a cherished heirloom.

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    2. I totally agree!! This Bible will be a cherished heirloom.

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  5. How wonderful to be able to be so close in spirit to you Grandmother, cherish it x

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  6. Such a beautiful treasure Jessica+++

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