Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Haitian Tree of Life
I've been to Haiti twice. I may not be able to go for a while. But the people, the colors, the liveliness and the potential for agricultural lushness remains in my head and heart.
The Haitian situation weighs heavy on my heart. I pray for the churches, the NGOs and other organizations seeking to help. I've been asking God to show me a way that I can contribute, perhaps even in a way using my desire to paint.
I also love the image of the Tree of Life. The most famous images, that I know of, are from the American Shaker tradition. Paul Klee painted a Tree of Life. Penny Gordon-Chumbley has now painted her version, Haitian style.
What does this have to do with a call to help the people of Haiti? I hope to find a way to take the image and sell cards or t-shirts or something to raise funds for the Croix des Bouquet clinic. I have the seeds of an idea. I'm praying that God will show me how to water and nurture these seeds. Will you pray with me?
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Zoo-lief
I had a stressful day on Saturday. What does the doctor order for stress? A double dose of grandgirls with some zoo-time on the side.
With a coolish, cloudy day, it was a perfect get-together.
With a coolish, cloudy day, it was a perfect get-together.
We fed the goats.
Worldly-wise June was down with that.
We had to charm Grammy for some ice cream. Poor Grammy, she's such an easy touch.
We had a chocolate makeup session.
They make me smile. And they help me remember it's the little stuff. And that I am blessed.
Monday, August 6, 2012
Mundane, but Mine
I recently repainted the laundry room. Earth-shaking, late-breaking news, I know. But it's my domain. And it's cheerful. Take a peak.
I cut up some paintings from years ago, my "laundry room" series and tacked them up strategically. I painted the knobs with leftover paint from recent paintings. And I covered the light fixture with scraps of gift wrap tissue paper. It's a happy room. Yes, even for a laundry room.
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