GROW
Do you like her? I do. She is a keeper. It is so beautiful here in Arizona, weather wise, and life wise. I can't express what it is like to live life "not on the edge". I feel we are getting a break and I want to rejoice. We are blessed beyond measure. I realize I was so emotional these last few years and now feel calm, even keel. Moving here really was the best thing/decision we have made. To God we are thankful, for He is the one who directs our steps.
When I painted her face, I looked at chubby cheeks. I kind of pulled it off, ya think? I'm really addicted to painting faces these days. Here are a few more that I am offering in my Etsy Shop.
Though life is good here, my heart really grieves for the people of Japan. I wish there was a way I could go there and help. I feel the same way I did when 9/11 hit and had to get there. The greatest joy in my life was working in ground zero at NYC for six months. I love being an artist (if I can call myself that?) but what I crave to do and would truly want to live for, is to be there when people suffer like they are in Japan.
One thing too, I think about how often I want to call my mom and dad, but they are gone now. My dad was a Nuclear Engineer/Site Manager. I remember taking the tour at San Onfre in So. Calif. where my dad worked at one time. He always tried to convince me that nuclear power was safe. I so want to talk to him about what is happening in Japan right now. I would trust what he would tell me. It's an odd place to be in, frustrating, wondering, thinking...praying of course. Please pray too.
I want to create some art this week and offer it up to support in my little way, some help. I'll be back.
Meanwhile, hug someone, k?
sending love to you.
