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Well, I’m glad Aethie was able to get the info she was seeking on the original owner. It probably makes her feel a lot better about the whole situation now. I’m very happy that the sister saved the dragons from being trashed. That collection sounds to be very valuable, and was loved very much by Maggie. It would be such a shame to throw out such beautiful pieces that she had collected over the years. Just like everyone else said… Aethie was meant to stumble upon the collection. It is great that they will all stay together with her. They have been saved, and will go on being loved for many years to come. 🙂
Hey guys…. I wanted to apologize for any ‘snippy’ or nasty sounding remarks I may have posted yesterday 😳 😳 😳 I’m on some major, heavy duty painkillers and they apparently loosend my tongue (and fingers) in a very uncharacteristic way. I am SO sorry if I’ve offended anyone or said anything that hurt anyones’ feelings. I’m mortified that some of my comments may have caused any of you pain 😳 😳 😳 I guess I’ll just read posts and not post anything ’til I’m off this stuff… Again, I’m VERY sorry for any hurt that I’ve caused…..
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I’m glad you got some answers.
I wonder, could you still send photos of the PYOs to me? Not for identification, but to see if I can figure out who the original painters/owners were (if ‘Maggie’ did not paint them, that is). I know if it were mine I’d want to know. I’ll hold any information I find in utmost confidence.
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My art: featherdust.comI agree! I would love to see the PYOs as well.
I also think a group photo of all those wonderful pieces would be a sight to behold!Does your cell phone have a camera on it?
I’m sure you could find a cheap digital at Walmart or Best Buy? Even Craigslist in your area is a great place to find stuff like that!My goodness. I completely missed this situation till now. I’m glad the mystery has been solved and I’m sorry to hear we lost a fellow collector. I’m glad the pieces found a wonderful new home and can be a symbol of someones care and love for these wonderful works of art.
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Wow. What a remarkable turn of events! Aetharia, you and your fiance are wonderful people for persisting in trying to return the personal items; I’m sure the poor shopkeeper was dismayed to find that those were in there. The original tragedy remains–we’ve lost one of our own 🙁 –but at least there’s some sense of closure now. I respect your agreement with the shopkeeper: clearly she’s in a lot of pain right now and just wants to set this reminder aside. But it isn’t as if either of you did anything to twist the knife–you just wanted to make sure that the personal items weren’t going missed by family.
Did I miss something??
I thought the shop keeper said she pakced the itesm she could?? How could she not know the quilt and other personal items where in there if she packed them??
I had my own feelings it was something like this but I had already expressed too many words for this topic to confuse things furtherI’m VERY glad you got closure and as I said there was a reason you ended up going into that store. The universe wanted you to have these dragons to LOVE as much as their original owner did.
It sounds to me like the shop owner was also facing the same thing my aunt is facing. I guess I should call it the “WOW I’m next syndrome”. My aunt is now the oldest in the family and not in good health and still smoking even though her sister passed away from Lung Cancer less then a year ago
I’m actually booking Tahoe for 3 days in April for a rememberence get away
I got on this discussion way late. However, I am very happy to hear the resulting news of “what happened” for several reasons.
1.) Sometimes not knowing keeps from having some closure and always wondering. It was nice to find out the truth.
2.) It was very sad we lost one of our avid collectors. Having said that, I am glad she is not suffering anymore. I have lost 2 relatives to cancer and I have seen firsthand the devastation it can cause. I believe that her Windstones would have brought her great joy in her time and now the time for them to do the same for someone else has come.
3.) I normally don’t believe in “fate” per se, but seeing the unfolding events and all, I think Aetharia was meant to have them.
I think the news that Aetharia found out was good in that the family “knew” where her stuff was going (rather than just one family member making the decisions), and who knew that a collector would wonder into the shop and spot them. When I pass, I would love to have my stuff go to those who will really appreciate it – whether it be my relatives or not. I also think Aetharia showed due diligence in finding out the story and trying to return the personal items to the rightful owners.
Aetharia – I got the feeling that you feel bad for finding the collection? I don’t think you should. Nor, do I think in time – when you feel it is right to sell the items you choose not to keep. Or keep all of it if it is your wish. Just don’t feel obligated because some-one has passed away. That is an unfair guilt-trip. After going through my grandmother’s and father’s deaths and the coinciding “belonging-stuff sort” I have come to realize there are so many other important things in life. While I didn’t know this person, I have a good hunch that she would be glad to have them in the hands of others who appreciated them as much as she did. Whether it be one or multiple owners.
All will be well. You’ll see.
I really hope this doesnt come acrossed as rude or hurtful but honestly I dont think Maggie cares what happens to her Windstones. I hope now that she is in a better place, the material things in life are not what shes focussing on, but rather watching her loved ones and not suffering a horrible disease any longer.
I know I LOVE collecting Windstones and Fairies but when I die it wont really matter anymore what happens to them. You cant take material things with you when you pass and I hope that when we all pass we are focussed on visiting past loved ones etc. and the truly important things. I know when I die I will be focussig only on caring for my family and even my most prized earthly possessions will not matter one bit to me.
I think I just feel better that the living relative will have her own closure on the situation having given her sisters collection to someone who cares. I would be willing to bet between her and Maggie shes the only one who would have been concerned about the fate of that collection.
I really do apologise if what I said does offend but in my opinion (and noone has to agree) Given the personal effects left with the items I think this womans family will be her only afterlife concern.
Im so pleased you were able to unravel this mystery and gain closure for yourself and for us. You have a wonderful, caring, loving heart and you should be proud of your actions thus far. If the shop keeper does post here or read, I am sorry for her loss.
Whatever you decide to do Aetharia, be it keep them all, sell some or sell the duplicates, you will be doing the right thing. Either way, it’s all about sharing love and caring for possessions that were obviously so very loved in someones life. If it were me, personally, while looking after loved ones is first on my list of afterlife activities, Id like loved ones or others that shared my passion, to enjoy the things Ive collected in life and that is isnt simply discarded. I have several pieces from ppl who have passed and they hold such warm energy which no doubt, Maggie’s stuff does as well.
While the situation overall is a sad loss, there is an up side to it all as well. This thus far unknown woman will not only be remembered by her own family, but by her extended kindred Windstone family that have obviously been touched by her here. Keeping OR sharing those very pieces with other serious collectors is a tribute to Ms Maggie’s memory; an honor. I dont find it, or what others have said, to be spiteful, greedy or that of scavenging whatsoever. I own Windstones and they never fail to remind me of Melody and that warms my heart– and she of course, has a long life yet ahead! In my humble opinion only (and you can tear me apart all you want), I think Maggie would be happy 1, if her loved ones lived out happy fruitful lives and anything else that mattered to her. And 2, to still be able to touch others hearts by owning one, some or all of her pieces of Windstones. When I go, the pieces Ive not specifically stated in my Will, Id LOVE for my mom to learn how to come on here and put them up for your consideration first and foremost. When that happens, you already have my blessings to go ape 🙂
Basically, thats how Id like to view it. Based on ALL the info read about this woman, she so obviously had a loving heart and thats the bottom line. Im glad she is not in pain anymore, Im sorry for the family’s loss but I truly believe she is in a better place.
Aeth~ Im POSITIVE she smiles upon you for all youve done, will do and all you are.
Aetharia, this has been a fascinating “journey’ for me to travel with you all. I feel so honored to be part of such a caring loving dedicated TERRIFIC group of people! You even care enough to fight and then come back for more of each other, you are so- family!
I honor and respect your decision to respect this lady and her sister’s privacy. I am wondering if there is a way to convey to the shopkeeper/sister what an impact her sister had on all of us with her love of what we all love amd the love and concern we all had for her sister. I kinda think that the way her sister’s family treated her sister’s possessions with so little respect may make her feel more isolated and alone and if she knew that people all over the world were so concerned for her sister and for what happened to her, and that we are all grieving a loving caring fellow Windstone collector and were sending all this love and caring for her sister, that it might ease her pain a little. “Grief shared is grief halved and joy shared is joy doubled.” Perhaps you could do that on behalf of all of us? If that’s OK?
The universe is truly an amazing place! You were exactly the right person to do this job, Aetharia, no one else was exactly as right as you were for this, th right place, the right time, the right help, the right mind, the right need, the right knowledge, everything the Universe needed to do its job. So whatever you decide to do will also be the right thing, no need to question it.(I’m constantly amazed!)
I’m so glad we got to hear what happened to the lady, even when if was so sad! Thank you so much for pursuing this and keeping us informed, I know it must have exhausting as well as exciting. Thank you! drgnlvr
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