My mother's china painting comes home with me
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382658)
Rockingham, Australia
March 6, 2023 4:27pm CST
We visited my second cousin today. I haven’t seen her since we used to travel on the school-bus together. My cousin is down-sizing and I picked up some china painting that my mother had given her mother.
I asked about her siblings. There were five in the family but two now have nothing to do with the rest of the family or with each other. To me, this was sad as, apart from minor disagreements some time ago, all Vince’s and my siblings get along quite well, as do our sons. My sister’s five sons are not quite so ‘bonded’ and there is some ‘bad blood’ between them as the saying goes.
It’s very sad when families don’t get along but I guess it’s also very common.
The photo is of the cup, saucer and plate that I was given by my cousin.
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@allknowing (153529)
• India
6 Mar 23
Your mother was really an artist.
As long as we were under one roof we were a family that everyone envied but that tag has now disappeared.
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@rebelann (117281)
• El Paso, Texas
7 Mar 23
Yes exactly.
Just look at the havoc going on because of Harry and Megan, to me Harry seems very spoiled and is acting like a brat.
I've read lots of stories about how being born royal can be a challenge when it comes to marriage and doing the royal duty, just look what it did to Princess Margaret when she wasn't allowed to marry the man she loved.
I'm so glad I wasn't born in that kind of mess.
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@ptrikha_2 (49775)
• India
10 Mar 23
Well, families falling apart or "bad blood" used to be there earlier also.
Yet, now the cases have risen.
It would need an altogether separate post or a series of posts perhaps!!
Coming back to the main point you talked today; isn't it the same photograph that you shared in the previous post?
The print on the China Cup is a nice work.
In my parental home as well, we have some old China cups and plates.
May be during my next visit, I would take some pictures of that.
Have a nice day ahead!
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@ptrikha_2 (49775)
• India
11 Mar 23
@JudyEv
Oh well, now I have a more careful look !
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@ptrikha_2 (49775)
• India
12 Mar 23
@JudyEv
Actually my eye checkup is due but this one was because of just a casual glancing!
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
8 Mar 23
Oh this is sacredly beautiful Judy!!
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
9 Mar 23
@JudyEv Oh yes Judy. It is a part of you too.
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@wolfgirl569 (136039)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Mar 23
That one is pretty too. I am slowly getting along better with my siblings again. But we haven't always
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@wolfgirl569 (136039)
• Marion, Ohio
7 Mar 23
@JudyEv It is. It also depends on their spouses.
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@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar 23
@wolfgirl569 Yes, very much so. My mother and her sister-in-law didn't get along very well.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Mar 23
Very beautiful china painting that your mother did. Some families seem to fall apart, go in different directions. It is fairly prevalent in the US.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
8 Mar 23
@JudyEv Yes, I have noticed that happening. No worries.
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@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Mar 23
@JamesHxstatic Do you get comments appearing twice? It's happening all the time for me but if I delete one, then I can't seem to 'like' the comment. So your comment may not have a 'like' but I hope you won't hold that against me! 
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@LeaPea2417 (40061)
• Toccoa, Georgia
7 Mar 23
Yes, it is sad. My sister and I are estranged from three cousins. Long story as to why.
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@DaddyEvil (174749)
• United States
8 Mar 23
That is a lovely pattern painted on the china.
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@DaddyEvil (174749)
• United States
8 Mar 23
@JudyEv That may be... I haven't done anything with pottery since I was in High School so can't remember anymore.
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@Deepizzaguy (122353)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
6 Mar 23
It is true that there are real life family feuds in all a lot of families including mine.
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@Deepizzaguy (122353)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7 Mar 23
@JudyEv That is very true.
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@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar 23
Mostly Mum seemed to favour the pastel colours. This china is very fine too so suited to subtle shades.
@FourWalls (86904)
• United States
7 Mar 23
It is sad when there’s a problem in the family. But yes, it’s very common. 
I love those items in the photo. Absolutely beautiful!
I love those items in the photo. Absolutely beautiful!1 person likes this
@sallypup (69247)
• Centralia, Washington
7 Mar 23
That china set is exquisite. You are fortunate in your family and bonding. My hubby's sister lives within 60 miles of us and she won't communicate with us. His nieces are the same. No idea why they have erased him from their lives.
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@JudyEv (382658)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Mar 23
That's very sad and must be very hurtful to him. We did have our moments with some family members but have been able to move on each time.
@LindaOHio (222898)
• United States
7 Mar 23
That's a lovely set. You are very lucky to get it.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
7 Mar 23
Oh wow, that is really nice and priceless . Sorry your nephews don't get along, yes unfortunately seems like family not getting along is pretty common
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@Beestring (15372)
• Hong Kong
7 Mar 23
Another nice china painting your mother did. I get along very well with my siblings. We see each other occasionally but communicate via Telegram almost every day.
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