Over the past ten years, nearly every room in our house has been painted by our extraordinarily talented and charming painter, Vinko. Since my husband and I both work from home, we spent a lot of time chatting with him while he worked, hearing about his incredibly accomplished family and his dreams of retiring to his native Croatia. Over the years he became a dear friend of our family. Sadly, Vinko passed away yesterday very unexpectedly. He was a great artist and a wonderful man…
I hope heaven looks just like Croatia, Vinko.
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Life is so fleeting…Vinko’s death serves as a strong reminder to enjoy every moment of every day, and to not put our dreams on hold.
Sandy, I do not know Vinko but your heartfelt post really touched me, I love how you showed those beautiful pictures and hoping that heaven will look that way for him. We have also made friends with some of the people who worked on our home, it was a journey that we all took together and many of them felt immense pride (as they should) of creating something built with their own two hands. I am sorry for your loss Sandy.
So sorry about Vinko. Always wanted to visit Croatia. Have a great Thursday, Sandy!
I hear ya. This life is such a unique gift, and to live it to the fullest as a righteous individual is all anyone of us can do. Oh I am so sorry to hear of his passing dearest Sandy. Be well my friend.
Sandy.. how sad .. but yes indeed, life is short, and it takes a post like your's today to remind me.. thank you.. my post today was very similar veined.. why wait for life to happen!?..Glad you've got good memories to treasure about Vinko's painting skills..
Sorry about the loss of Vinko. May he rest in peace. It's true that life is short. We better enjoy it, live our best life and be our best self.
I agree, every day is a gift.
How beautiful are your images of Vinko's heaven!
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So sad… I'm hoping your right dear.. 🙁
Having lost a good friend a few weeks ago my heart goes out to this kind man and you!
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear friend. Our prayers to his family and friends. Croatia looks like heaven! xo Nancy