A tribute for Laura ~ January 31, 2007

[kambriel]

Two years ago today, Laura (nvayne) had to leave us, far before the time that any of us would have ever thought possible for such a vibrant soul. On this anniversary of her death, I want to celebrate her life by sharing an important update with you regarding her memorial:



Issue 22 of Gothic Beauty is now available for pre-order. This issue will feature the memorial photo tribute for Laura Purdy of The Pale Court. This tribute has been in the works for a year and a half, and the release of this issue brings it all to fruition.

Some of the items I completed for this memorial have been very difficult to part with, but it comforts me greatly to think of Laura's work being shared amoungst as many people as possible, so a few items have been added to the tribute offerings page. You can read more about the memorial and it's offerings here and here.

I know Laura would be so touched at how everyone pulled together to make this happen for her. My love and gratitude goes out to Daniel, Ruby, Chris, Sue, Claire, Libby, Elyse, Jen, Kat, Kori, and Tanya, for the parts they played and the spirit they gave to making this happen, as well as those of you who have given Laura a home within your thoughts and memories ~ for you are all helping to keep her spirit alive.

~ Kambriel

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Comments

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's lovely! I'll be sure to get a copy asap :)

You, my Dear, are a truly astounding person.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Thank you, it makes me very happy to know it's finally happening ~ it feels both like a very long and very brief amount of time, this past two years...

I hope the article comes out really well and does her work justice.

[jrotica.livejournal.com]

I have a subscription, and have eagerly awaited this issue. It will definitely be a keepsake, especially know how much effort was put forth by you for this tribute.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I'm excited to see it too. I don't know how it could be possible to ~truly~ do her and her work justice, but I know she would be beyond touched by it all.

[colombenoire.livejournal.com]

What a lovely tribute! I'm looking forward to seeing it!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I'm really touched that Gothic Beauty was willing to do this for Laura. It would mean a lot to her :)

[sixthessence.livejournal.com]

You all did a great work. I'm very proud of you, and Laura would as well. You made her the biggest present. Congratulations :)

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Grazie! In a strange way, I was glad there was so much work to do for her, because it felt like that way I could get even more of her visions shared with others :)

[aonochi.livejournal.com]

oh my goodness. Its absolutely beautiful on so many levels that transcend it being a magazine issue. When memories are preserved in a manner that really embodies the person loved and lost.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

That's very sweet of you to say ~ thank you. I do think this is a tribute she would have approved of... I really wanted it to reflect her.

[the-magdalene.livejournal.com]

that's so lovely :)

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to seeing how the article comes out :)

[theblackdeer.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see the article!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

You and me both, lovely lady!

[obsequious.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting this. I'm super excited to see the issue! =)

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

You're welcome.

Did you let GB know your new address? I wouldn't want them sending an issue to your old place.

I've been wondering how you are holding up. I know these anniversaries can be pretty rough on already frayed emotions.

You are in your friends hearts, and Laura still loves you ~ she always will.

[bluegirlb.livejournal.com]

i finally got a subscription, can't wait to see. :)

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I'm very excited about it too ~ it will be nice to see which photos they chose to use! We had so many that it was difficult to narrow them down :)

[bluegirlb.livejournal.com]

the few i saw were positively gorgeous. it'll be beautiful, i'm sure. :)

[smu.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see this issue. I'm sure it will be beautiful, poignent. I've always liked her designs and now that I have a spare bit of money, I'm buying one of the purses.

Thank you for putting this together, I can't imagine the time that went into it, how hard it must have been. You're truely a marvel and a wonderful person to have done this.

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

I'm beyond happy that I'll be able to send one of her pieces to you. That's a goal I had with this ~ as easy as it would have been to succumb to sentimentality and hold on to it all, I wanted to finish her work so it could be spread amoungst people who might not have had a chance to get something of hers before.

I really appreciate your comment and for understanding the time and dedication that went into this... Thank you!

[smu.livejournal.com]

I promise you that the piece will have a good home. Honestly, I've been looking at that bag on the website for a long time, every few weeks, wanting it but not having justification for buying it. I can't help myself any longer. It's so beautiful, with so much history and love attached to it. It's my pleasure to purchase it, really. Thank you for keeping her designs alive and doing this. Without you, I would never have a chance to own the bag. That means a lot.

I hope the article is everything you wanted and more. She deserves a good tribute.

[kerrykate.livejournal.com]

That is so wonderful!!!!