My condolences  / Elizabeth Winters (Fan of her art )
I have a print of Ms. Blum's "Fresh Cut Bouquet 2" in my bedroom wall. It's the first thing I see every morning when I wake. What a loss to the art world! More importantly, what a loss to those who loved her. Anyone who could create such beauty must have been a beautiful person. Close

sorry for this loss  / Ann Langs (fan)
Hello. To the family/friends of Cheri Blum. It was only just recently that I learned of Cheri's passing. I never knew her personally. But her artwork is in my home and therefore I feel a certain link to her. Being an artist/art fan myself, her work gives me such a good feeling. I remember reading her artist's statement on her website and feeling inspired by her. She came across as a happy, peaceful, contented person, who seemed completed by the work she was doing. I am saddened that her work will not continue, but I am happy that the work that she left in this world will always be here and it is timeless and universal. I hope her family gets to read this and knows that her life's work touched so many and extended beyond just being her vocation; it touches people's souls and comforts them, and my hope is that the comfort and peacefullness will reach her close friends and family and let them know her life goes on in her works of art. Close

You have my utmost sympathy!  / Diane Benton (Admirer of her work )

I am a long time admirer of Cheri's work...and in fact, have a number of her prints in my home! My favorites are the white orchids! Ironically, I was searching for a particular rose print of hers today when I came across this site.  I want her family and friends to know that I am expressing my deepest sympathy for your loss.  I too lost my precious son...whose artistic abilities were so unique and beautiful..just not made known to any but his dearest friends and family.  My greatest heartache comes as a result of my precious son ending his beautiful life at age 30..Christmas Day 2003.  Why?  We will never know the answer as he is the only one who truly knows....but left us no explanation.

Your grief, pain and heartache will never go away, regardless of what you are told.  Just thank God each day that Cheri left behind such  beautiful legacy...!  May God give you ongoing peace.
Diane

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In Memory of A Great Artist, Cheri Blum  / Prapai Boonruang (Her art admirer )

In Memory of A Great Artist, Cheri Blum

There's always a "Bridge" connecting Heaven and Earth for everyone,
And certainly for you to cross toward Heavenly Home above, an American Great Artist, Cheri Blum,
Heaven, the Home up there is where you peacefully rest and eternally live,
Where  there are no toils nor senses of grief,
Where water and weather are fabulously fair,
Where other  humans and entities wish to be there,
Where flowers in  bloom joyfully smile and dance in the sun,
Where lovely birds sweetly sing and have great fun.

 Heaven is where the "River of Life"endlessly flows.

The Home Beyond is the "Land of Love and Care",
You and your loved ones who passed away are contentedly living there,
Painting, singing, dancing and floating on air,
Watching and waiting for your folks and friends,
Who'd also tread along the "Bridge" sometime in the end,
To be immotal and free of pain.
Then, altogether, everyone will meet and never be away,
Living happily, together, all night and day.
A booundless joy to treasure always.
                     
                         Enjoy your rest in the LOrd,Cheri,
                               Your work of art admirer

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An Angel by Your Side  / Angelica Grover (Twinless Twin)
May You Always Have
An Angel by Your Side

“May you always have an angel by your side
Watching out for you in all things you do
Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days
Finding ways for your wishes and dreams to come true
Giving you hope that is as certain as the sun
Giving you the strength of serenity as your guide
May you always have love and comfort and courage
And may you always have an angel by your side
Someone there to catch you if you fall
Encouraging your dreams
Inspiring your happiness
Holding your hand and helping you through it all
In all of our days, our lives are always changing
Tears come along as well as smiles
Along the roads you travel, may the miles be a thousand times more lovely than lonely
May they give you gifts that never, ever end: someone wonderful to love and a dear friend in whom you can confide
May you have rainbows after every storm
May you have hopes to keep you warm
And may you always have an angel by your side”

-Douglas Pagels
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a grieving mother  / Jeannie Mazur (stanger)
I too lost my son, it will be a year on Feb 4. I know the pain. May god be with your family. I also invite you to share his web site memory-of-duane-suess.com.
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Condolences / Trisha (Stranger)
Dear Friend,

Please accept my condolences. In times of grief it is very hard to know what to say that would be comforting, especially since I am a stranger to you.

When we lose loved ones, and those we admire in death so many emotions and thoughts flood the mind. Some wonder, where the deceased are, can they see or hear us, will we see them again? If you have wondered these things, please see the following web link that has some very comforting thoughts from the Bible.

http://www.watchtower.org/e/we/index.htm?article=article_04.htm

Sincerely,
Trisha
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Painted sky  / Stephanie (Best Friend )
Cheri died in November and only then, riding home from work, did I begin to really see the skies at night change.  The drastic colors at sunset.  And I tell myself, she is still painting for me, for her parents.... in this beautiful place we live.  We are reminded of her love and Gods love for this world and for us!  I miss my friend but she continues to bestow her gifts of warmth and beauty to me everyday. Close

Discovering Cheri Blum  / Victoria Larsen (Admirer)
I recently discovered Cheri's art by purchasing a number of products with her designs on them.

Captivated by the elegance of her work, I sought more of it only to discover that this beautiful talent is now gone from life.

My sypmpathies to her family and friends. I am more honored than ever to have something of her art in my treasured finds.

Know that she will live on in her art forever, and still find appreciation in new admirers such as myself.

Kindest Regards,

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so sorry  / Carla
so sorry to hear of your loss, another young woman go far to soon, and all we can think i why did he pick them, guess we will never know till it's our turn and we ask him why, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this terrible times. Close

A shining Star  / Barbara Tavernetti (not known but seen the tribute )
She was a very beautiful lady with a wonderful smile and gifted artist i am very sorry for your loss she made a lot of beautiful things for you to remember her by i have enjoyed seeing her designs God bless all that known her she looked like a great friend and family member to have i wish i had known her. Close

so sorry  / Belinda Smith

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be keeping you in our prayers always,
One glorious day we shall all be united with our loved ones,
and what a celebration that will be!
Many Blessings and my you find comforted in God's Loving Arms,
 God Bless You! 
Belinda
Visit my site in my father's memory
Missing Daddy

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Sorry / Kevea Phipps (none)
Its always so hard when someones life has ended. Even if you dont personally know the person you still feel hurt at your heart. I wanted to share a scripture with everyone who visits this website. Its at Rev 21:4, it says, "and he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." I hope that this encourages everyone here. Close

a beautiful person  / Brenda Angel Mom To Christopher Proctor (passerbye)
Cheri there is only one reason why you was taken so soon from this earth.Heaven is a beautiful place and God needed an angel to paint the beautiful sights so the other angels could send the pictures to their loved ones in their dreams.he chose you I know that does not ease the pain your loved ones are going through but I pray that in time your memories will make them smile once again. Close

Only Time  / Cheri's Fan (faithful fan )

Only Time - by Enya
All rights reserved to Enya

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Who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows
- only time

And who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
- only time

Who can say
why your heart sighs
as your love flies
- only time

And who can say
why your heart cries
when your love lies
- only time

Who can say
when the roads meet
that love might be
in your heart

And who can say
when the day sleeps
if the night keeps
all your heart

Night keeps, all your heart

Who can say
if your love grows
as your heart chose
- only time

And who can say
where the road goes
where the day flows,
- only time

Who knows - only time
Who knows - only time...

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Music Of My Heart  / Cheri's Fan (faithful fan )

Music Of My Heart
by 'N Sync with Gloria Estefan
All rights reserved to 'N Sync

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You'll never know what you've done for me
What your love for me has done for my soul
And you'll never know the gift you've given me
I carry it with me (yeah, yeah)
 
Through the days I had to think of days before
You made me hope for something better
(yes you did)
And made me reach for something more
 
Chorus:
You taught me to run,
You taught me to fly
Helped me to free the me inside
Helped me hear the music of my heart
Helped me hear the music of my heart
You opened my eyes
You opened the door
To something I've never known before
And your love (your love)
Is the music of my heart (music of my heart)
 
You were the one always on my side
(always on my side)
Always standing by (always standing by)
Seeing me through
You were the song that always made me sing
I'm singing this for you (singing this for you baby)
 
Everywhere I go I think of where I've been
(Think of where I've been)
And you were the one who knew me better
Than anyone ever will again
 
Chorus
 
What you've taught me
Only your love could ever teach me
You got through when no one could reach me before
'Cause you always saw in me
all the best that I could be
It was you who set me free
 
Chorus
 
Your love is the music of my heart

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Beautiful you left too soon  / Donna Mother Of Christina Valle (grieving/mother)
Beautiful Cheri, you left too soon. The Lord knew what he had to do. Lord be with this family who lost their beautiful daughter. Comfort them with good family and friends. May they find peace. May they take the time to heal. We are hear when you need us. Thank you Lord for hearing this prayer. Close