Diva #241 - stones and ceremony

This week's Diva challenge involved thinking about stones, such as standing stones and cairns, and ceremony. The challenge was set by guest Paula Bramante, CZT

Reading Laura's blog this week combined with Paula's story about this week's challenge got me thinking. 

I very quickly completed the tile below. I think it's pretty obvious what the subject matter is.

The subject matter is breast cancer. The left breast is filled with Tipple, which look like stones. No coincidence there as that was the side that my cancers grew in. The right breast or stone is mostly filled with Vitruvius. I chose this tangle because I always mis-read the name as 'Viti-virus' and because I don't like the tangle, as I don't like Breast cancer. The right stone also has some Luv-A in it because, as horrible as cancer is, there is a lot of love that has come my way because of it.

It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at least in Australia. Get yourself checked. If in doubt, check. I was only 38 when I got hit with it. So please, get checked.

My next tile is along the same theme.

This tile is a complete departure from my usual style. I have never consciously chosen images, strings or tangles for their symbolism and I don't think I've ever used text as part of the design. The words here are positive words reflecting how I got through and continue to get through this disease.

Finally, a tile just because.

This tile uses favourites: Holibaugh, Shattuck, Swarm, Finery and Verdigogh. 

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Thanks for the messages of support about my current health issues. I had blood tests this week and annual x-rays and scans next week. I'll keep you posted.

Miss L