This was a very special cross put on the grave on an unknown soldier.
It is for the family of Albert Paton who died in the Battle of Fromelle 20 July 1916. For Marion who wrote such beautiful words on the cross – I am sure the words will echo in heaven that we are remembering Albert today.
Known Unto God
Today I had some special visitors from Australia. Heather (who I grew up with in Queensland) and her husband Greg. It was wonderful to see them. We made some special ceramic crosses and wrote on some wooden crosses which we placed on the graves of some Australian Soldiers. We remembered Vicki Lyn who is now in the arms of the angels.
A trip to Pheasant Wood Museum was followed cake and coffee at the local pub at Fromelles. And as quickly as they arrived they were gone to resume their travels.
Safe onward journey my friends. See you back in Australia.
love you
Debby xxx
Today Bruce and James from Canada and the USA came in to visit and make a cross for our project. It was interesting to her about their travels in France. Safe onward journey guys
Debby xxx
This is the beautiful Capucine who I had the pleasure of meeting with her amazing parents. We had a wonderful chat in Auber’s and I hope to catch up with them soon and maybe make some baby imprints in clay.
Debby xxx
Thanks to more of the inhabitants of Fromelles for their wonderful crosses.
Debby xxx
I had a wonderful day today playing with clay with the children of Cobbers School, Fromelles, France.
Though I think I need to perfect my technique a little.
The students made some wall/door plaques and they did an amazing job decorating the plaques in their own unique styles.
And a big thank you to Beatrice and Jean Pierre who joined us for the afternoon session.
Merci Cobbers
Debby xxx
If you are near Fromelles please come and visit me at my exhibition at Cobbers School 23-25 May
Debbyxxx
Some creative work by Jeremy (Cobi) who stayed in Australia and loved Gin Gin Queensland Australia. Great mate x
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