Her confident hands gave me a scrap of paper a few months ago. On this scrap of paper contained many one word descriptions like: love, reunited, eternity, peace…Her request was, “I need you to paint my story”. Several years ago, she married the love of her life. Soon after their life began together two significant events occurred: they became pregnant, and he tragically passed away. I still to this day cannot fathom the ache that must reside inside her. While tragedy brought her sorrow, time brought her an angelic infant and a perspective on continued life. Her child is older now and looking more and more like his daddy. Her heart is mending and she able each new day to laugh, independently face challenges, reflect on the past with love, and embrace all of life. This painting by no measure can capture or map out the beauty of this woman’s life. I am amazed by every part of her strong soul.
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so SO beautiful, Janelle!!! Can't wait to see it in person.
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