finding peace through art

who needs roses?

There are days when I think I can't make it. I struggle with depression, pain, and fear. I make art to avoid therapy. It may take the rest of my life but with God's help I will not only survive but find a way to thrive. Letting go of pain and fear and doubt, I will trust God to be my companion along the darkest of paths, the longest of detours and the most difficult of situations.
I lost my dad a year and a half ago. My mom is in an Alzheimer facility. I have lots of arthritis pain, IBS, and lots of fears. I try to do what I can for all but there are days I'm too tired to do much of anything but what I must. I will be 60 this November. I cannot imagine how much time I have left but I know I've wasted much and need to start living NOW. Loving all the good in my life and letting go of the years I have abused myself with worry and fear. I am a Christian and it's time to really act like one.

My husband brought in one of the last Queen Anne's of the season and it thrilled me (who needs roses). I have to start seeing all the good in my life, the simple pleasures and count the "too many to count" blessings. I will continue to read and study and pray. I will continue to share my artistic talents. I will depend on art and journaling to get me through the last act of my life.

Thanks be to the loving God, forgiving Son and ever present Spirit of God....

Art Therapy

Life is full of twists and turns but if we stay

with the present then we know the joy of now.

Troubles come and go but good can still be experienced

if we stay in the hope of now.

Problems occur but prayers are still answered;

 thank God for now.

Every day has its own challenges but staying

in the present moment and dealing is the gift of now.

Finding grace, believing in love and

choosing the presence of good is the mercy of now.

Choosing art is cheaper than therapy

When life gets to be too much to deal with

I turn to the gift of art God gave me for coping.

I smear paint, cut and paste, color, and journal; and life gets clearer.

Images come together; colors blend; and words heal my heart.

Fears subside; troubles melt; and my mind relaxes a bit.