Elora was a very good student and the local high school didn’t offered a challenging curriculum. Therefore, she was enrolled in the Brockville Collegiate Institute, a high school in the city of Brockville, about 19 Km from her home in Prescott. This meant, that she had to be driven every morning and be picked up every afternoon by either her father or her mother. In occasions, I (her Oma) also did this chore. These rides gave Elora, and her drivers, a great opportunity to spend some quality time together. The rides were filled with long talks about all types of themes while watching the beautiful scenery around.
Sometimes we drove Hwy 401, but most times, the more scenic route was taken. Old Rd. 2 travels along the St. Laurence River, passing many beautiful properties. It is here where Elora made some of her most precious memories. In the spring, Rd. 2 is covered with the scent of beautiful lilac bushes and there is a visual explosion of pink, lilac, move, scarlet and white colours; greeting the drivers who pass this narrow road. Lilacs are Elora’s favorite flowers. This painting is titled “Memories” and was painted exclusively for Elora, to capture these special moments in her life. I love you My Girl!
