Sister Angel
Those of you who recall the post titled “Sister Angels” know how distressed I was at the vandalism that left one of the angels destroyed. A few weeks ago, I drove by the cemetery and looked over at the tombstone expecting to see only one intact angel. To my absolute delight, I saw that the ravaged angel was whole again. I could hardly believe it. A bird sat on her wing watching as if he knew and was happy too.
The destroyed sister’s head had been replaced and her wing repaired. The repairs were incomplete, but she looked wonderful to me.
The grout on her wings would require smoothing and reshaping.
Her neck repair would be smoothed and the excess grout removed when it dried. Somehow, she looked as if she were patiently waiting to be restored.
She looks perfect to me.
Very beautiful.
February 22, 2013 at 12:05 am
You know I found you a long time ago and enjoyed your work enough to add you to my blog roll, but then forgot to add you to my reader… My loss. Glad I checked your link to see if was still valid. Your work is so much fun, and I am glad to know that old cemetery statuary is repairable! Though I would have preferred that it was never in need of repair! Glad you are still here, and you are now officially in my reader. ~Lynda
December 10, 2012 at 7:20 am
Thank you so much, Lynda! I’m happy that you enjoy my pictures and stories. I love the Gravatar. I know it’s you when I see his eye! Have a really good New Year!
December 29, 2012 at 11:09 pm
That is Polly, my pet goose! And thank you, I will, and you as well!
December 30, 2012 at 7:37 am
Your photo bring peaceful and happiness!!! A feeling of heaven!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
October 10, 2012 at 6:09 pm
NoNo! Where on earth have you been? I have been worried about you since the storm. I left a message on your FB page and blog. I’m so happy to see you here!
I hope all is well with you and your family. Thank you for always supporting my efforts here. I miss you when you are away! Have a wonderful New Year! Peace and happiness! Granny
December 29, 2012 at 11:12 pm
Nice pair of posts George. Beautiful sculptures. So glad you closed the loop by showing the repair. D
October 10, 2012 at 4:26 am
How did I miss this? Must be the mad cow… Thank you for visiting my angels. Yes, I was happy to see her repaired too.
December 29, 2012 at 11:14 pm
I”m so glad they fixed her, George!
October 1, 2012 at 2:05 am
So eerie yet so beautiful…..mesmerized
September 26, 2012 at 1:03 pm
Thank you for visiting my angels. I’m a couple of months behind in replying. Must be the Mad Cow… I have to visit you too. It’s almost the new year already. Please forgive my tardiness and have a great New Year!
December 29, 2012 at 11:16 pm
Good thing that they restored the statue. Nice post George.
September 23, 2012 at 1:33 pm
Well, Cardinal, I’m only two months behind in replying to your nice comment. Please forgive me … must be the Mad Cow…
I do appreciate your visit. Have a great New Year!
December 29, 2012 at 11:18 pm
How wonderful! She looks absolutely perfect George
September 22, 2012 at 2:39 pm
Madhu. My exotic girl. How could I fail to reply for two months? I am claiming that it’s the Mad Cow… I put off visiting you for when I have lots of time to read and take in the wonderful pictures because you always suggest some idea or some irresistible place for me to research further. The narratives always make it easy for me … since I am not a world traveler and I really am geographically challenged…
Have a great 2013!
December 29, 2012 at 11:23 pm
Yes, she’s a real beauty, George.
And George, what a lovely surprise for me, your multiple pressing of the like button on my blog. Thank you, so!
Unfortunately, sometimes my own pressing of the like button merely reloads the page and leaves no trace, as has happened here today. You’ll just have to imagine ‘my’ beady eyeball up there with all the other gravatars.
Hmmm, then again, knowing how you feel about eyeballs, perhaps you had better not imagine it!
September 22, 2012 at 5:06 am
Ha Ha! NO eyeballs. I wouldn’t recognize you if you changed that eyeball, however, so you’d better leave it, I suppose. I’m desensitized already! Can you believe I’m two months behind here? I’m sure you’ve already forgotten what the heck this post was about. It’s the angel … she got her head back! All is well in the world … well, in the cemetery at least. Thanks for the visit. Have a great New Year.
December 29, 2012 at 11:26 pm
when I was kid …she looks wonderful at noon, and scary at night
September 21, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Beautifully done.
September 20, 2012 at 1:01 pm
Joseph, I’m only two months behind here. It’s the Mad Cow…
Thanks for your smile of approval!
Have a great New Year and let me know about it if I ever neglect you so again!
December 29, 2012 at 11:29 pm
It makes me very happy to read this, George, and to see your photographs of this beautiful Sister Angel.
September 19, 2012 at 8:38 pm
I’m two months behind here, but I found you. BTW, where are you? I’m getting concerned. I saw the Kitty post recently, but no Lemony Shots post??? I’m looking forward to my Baby Cheeks Christmas photos. I haven’t seen her since last Easter. It always makes me smile to see your face here, Lemony! Have a great New Year!
December 29, 2012 at 11:32 pm
Happy New Year to you, too, George! Thanks so much for your note! Hope you’ve been enjoying the holidays! I dreamt I met you in person the other day!!! Baby Cheeks is LOVING all the snow we’re getting. She is a pro sledder now.
Unstoppable!
January 1, 2013 at 11:58 am
So nice to see that someone else cares, too…. Thank you for the update, George.
September 19, 2012 at 8:32 am
ow how great! Love the new look of your bog
September 18, 2012 at 7:32 pm
I’m really impressed, and very glad that they repair this statues when someone destroys them, if it had happened here, probably the statue would still be in the same condition.
Glad to know it’s repaired!
September 18, 2012 at 6:24 pm
It is a relief to know that someone still cared enough to repair the damage. Thank you, for bringing us the good news.
September 18, 2012 at 12:33 pm
Its wonderful George, i read that post and was equally sad ..it is so wonderful someone took time to repair it
September 17, 2012 at 11:57 pm
I was really pleased and relieved to see Sister Angel restored too. It made me so sad to see her sitting there defaced in plain view of the street. Thanks for stopping by for the visit. I will see you soon!
September 26, 2012 at 9:46 pm
I am so glad to hear this too, beautiful shots you did. Thank you dear George, love, nia
September 17, 2012 at 9:27 am
Thank you, Nia. I was happy to see Sister Angel restored! I haven’t been by your place much lately. I apologize. I will be there soon. I am having trouble keeping up here!
September 26, 2012 at 9:43 pm
faith restored, along with the stone…
September 17, 2012 at 4:54 am
Yes, that’s a good point you make. I was happy to see her restored too. Thanks for dropping in, Daisy!
September 26, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I love cemeteries….they are the cheapest entertainment around. I love to wander and note the dates of birth and death with the short hints on the monument about each person….who they were, who they loved and who loved them. I especially love the really old cemeteries…the ones here in Victoria qualify and you can wander and read in the stones the history of this area. The cemetery down at Indianola is especially fascinating….So many people landed there in poor health and then died. I love this angel. I had an aunt…my mother’s sister…who died in the New London School Explosion. Mother was 18 and Sarah Jane was only 12. She has a little girl angel at her grave. I have loved that angel since I was a child and would go there when I would visit my grandmother in East Texas. Beautiful pictures and a beautiful thought….an angel being repaired. Thanks for sharing.
September 17, 2012 at 12:30 am
What an interesting family history, Sue! I’m glad you liked the pictures.
Thanks for sharing your family story.
September 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm
I’m so happy she’s been restored! It does look like there’s a little angel over her right wing in the first picture….
September 16, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Yes, I’m happy that Sister Angel is back to normal too! I didn’t see the little angel, but you’re right. It does look like that. Thanks, Elisa!
September 26, 2012 at 9:40 pm
kids today are so disrespectful….such a shame!
September 16, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Kids are disrespectful. Not all of them, but enough. I am happy that Sister Angel is restored!
September 26, 2012 at 9:38 pm
me too!
September 28, 2012 at 7:37 am
I have this urge for her to come from between those two structures in each side.
Love the photos. Reminds me of black and white drawings.
September 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm
I know what you mean. It seems that the Sisters could just get up and walk. I’m glad you liked the photos. Thanks!
September 26, 2012 at 9:37 pm
The black and white photography is just perfect for these images. Without all the color, I can appreciate the intricate details of the carving and how the angel has worn her time. Beautiful…
September 16, 2012 at 12:31 pm
Thanks, Lorna. It’s hard for me to convert most images to black and white. I “see” in color, but I know that photographs of marble and cement and statues are more effective in b&w. The sisters monument is my favorite of the tombstones in the old cemeteries here. Thank you for stopping by.
September 26, 2012 at 9:18 pm
What a beautiful angel.
September 16, 2012 at 12:26 pm
Thanks! I think both of the Sister Angels are wonderful too. They sit facing a main street in town. I always enjoy looking over at them as I pass by. Thanks for the visit!
September 26, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Thank you for visiting me too.
Have a great week.
November 26, 2012 at 9:54 am
Perfect indeed! I love these kinds of tombstones.
September 16, 2012 at 12:15 pm
SWB, I’m way late in replying, as usual. I like tombstones too. I haven’t been by your place lately, but I haven’t seen a post either. I have to check up on you. No tellin’ what mischief you’re into now!
September 26, 2012 at 9:13 pm
She is lovely with her imperfections! You really captured her serene beauty in the third photo where she almost looks human. I really appreciate the art in cemeteries.
September 16, 2012 at 11:13 am
Thanks, Jo Nell. I love the art in cemeteries too. Both of the sisters look almost as if they are real. They are my favorites in all of the areas of the old cemeteries here. They are seated on the Keeran family plot. I don’t know anything about the Keerans, but I am familiar with the ranch name. I am happy that they were able to restore her.
September 26, 2012 at 9:11 pm
This post brightened my day even more. She is beautiful!
Thanks for the update on this angel!
September 16, 2012 at 10:16 am
RoSy, I’m tardy as usual. Thanks for putting up with me.
I was happy to find that she had been restored too!
September 26, 2012 at 9:08 pm
Something about this post just touched my heart so much!! This angel – in her imperfections now — is so perfect – and whole …and I thank you for sharing your encounter with her ~ a happy ending and a lovely story and photo journey ~Much Love, R
September 16, 2012 at 9:23 am
I’m sorry it took me so long to reply to your kind comment about Sister Angel. I felt the same way. I was shocked and deeply distressed when I saw the violent vandalism, and equally excited and happy to see her restored. All is well again. Isn’t that the way of life? Hope you are doing well. I just told The Blissful Adventurer (Michael Housewright) about the shadow photography on your blog. I love it and think it is superb. I’m certain he will too!
September 26, 2012 at 9:07 pm
Yes George this Angel is special – and represents a lot about healing and restoration of self in my mind/heart. Thank you. Also thanks for sending Blissful Adventurer (Michael) my way — I’m excited that he shoots shadows too and told me he may be doing one soon! Very flattered that you referred him dear friend! ~ Blessings your way, R
September 27, 2012 at 11:31 am
It’s such an incredibly beautiful monument; it would have been a shame to have left it in such a damaged state. I’m glad you went back so we could all see that the angel is whole again.
September 16, 2012 at 7:17 am
Yes, she looks good now. Do you know who the Keran family is? I’ve heard the name of the ranch, but I don’t know anything else about them.
September 26, 2012 at 9:03 pm
Aw this made me smile, I’m so glad she was repaired!
September 16, 2012 at 5:53 am
Yes, I was happy to see Sister repaired too. I was afraid she was irreparably damaged. She looks fine again now. Thanks for the visit!
September 26, 2012 at 9:02 pm
Nice photos
September 16, 2012 at 2:06 am
Hey, Hellboy! Thanks. I’m glad you liked the angel photos. I was happy to see her restored.
September 26, 2012 at 9:00 pm
I hope those rotten vandals don’t come back.
September 16, 2012 at 12:47 am
Hi, JM. I doubt that the vandals will return. Most vandals aren’t that organized in their vandalism efforts. Thanks for the visit!
September 26, 2012 at 9:00 pm
She looks perfect to me too. I love visiting cemeteries, wherever I am in the world.
I never fail to be amazed how some people can be so disrespectful towards the dead.
September 16, 2012 at 12:35 am
Ha! I love it … “whenever I am in the world”. Yeah, me too. Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate your taking the time to visit and to comment. Yeah, I thought burial grounds were still considered hallowed ground. Guess not.
September 26, 2012 at 8:58 pm
If you look above the wing to the right it looks like a little angel is watching over her.
September 16, 2012 at 12:33 am
I hadn’t noticed that, Debra! It does look like a little angel. Thank you for pointing to it!
September 26, 2012 at 8:56 pm