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Family Journal_041

Item

Open journal with handwritten text about mercy from Jesus Christ.
Title
Family Journal_041
Alternative Title
Family Journal
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2016
Description
The image shows an open journal with two pages visible, filled with handwritten text in English. The left page features text written with a pencil, listing names followed by repetitive phrases asking for mercy from Jesus Christ, Son of God. The handwriting is neat and organized into distinct lines. The right page displays text written with a blue pen, repeating the same phrases with slight variations. The handwriting here is more flowing and less structured than on the left page. Both pages are part of a notebook labeled "Christian Lacroix" at the bottom center of each page. The paper appears slightly off-white, and there are colorful ribbon bookmarks peeking out from the bottom edge of the journal.
Identifier
021_022316-042416_family_journal
Dates Completed
February 23, 2016 - April 24, 2016
Keywords
Family; Parents; Grandparents; Maternal aunts and uncles; Childhood memories; Ghost busting; Revisionist history; Love; Forgiveness; Lingering ghosts; First pet; Pudgie the dog; Gift and loss; Ray of light extinguished; Grandmother’s life; Mother-daughter relationship; Hard work; Treasonous child; Reimagining childhood; Understanding; Devotion; Loyalty; Protection; Perspective; Kip Lott; Piece 24; Prayer pages; Mantram pages; Afiza; Mowgli; Hope Trevino; Mauricio Navarro; Diane Van Buren; Artist attack; Rape; Grandma Asche; Grandpa Asche; Grandma Blessen; Living room conflict; Tension; Arguments; Yelling; Smoking; Drinking; Super collider metaphor; Bringing color; Childhood letter; Betrayal; Friendship loss; Grandma Asche’s offspring; Time off; Pets; Animals; 1964–2016; 2016 elections; Political noise; Centering chart; Grounding; April 21, 2016; Prince dies
Transcription
Left Page:

"March 26, 2016
Diane Van Buren's Mom
Diane
Kelly
Me
All of us during this Holy Week and strange days of election, yelling, accusations.
Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. (repeated)"

Right Page:

"March 26, 2016
In Office.
Lord Jesus Christ have mercy on us. (repeated)
PATIENCE. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on us. (repeated)"
Rights
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Is Part Of
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