Leaky Faucets

I have an old plastic pitcher in the kitchen sink. It is there to collect the water that drips from faucet. It has been this way for about a year now. 

In that year I have lurched, floundered and have a sister that says-"keep on swimming".

(Finding Nemo clip)

I have lost a access to my spouses family and a beloved nine year old niece.

For a while  it was too hard. I miss her and all my nieces and nephews beyond words.  Loving friends and prayers continue to bring solace.  


Begrudgingly, I found a counselor. This precipitated a need for an emotional clean out of epic proportions. I have written seven page letters to both my parents, and secured emotional space. It is an amazing gift and an unsettling void. On occasion the uncomfortable feeling that I have abandoned my eldest sibling post is overwhelming. I feel a loss of balance and adrift.  I am blessed beyond measure with the support of loving siblings and a husband who begins to see my journey.  I am blessed beyond measure to have their love and the love of friends. 

So with these losses comes beginnings. I continue with a prayer in my heart for all those caught up in transitions that seem surreal. 

Highlights of this year of transition-  

My first international solo trip to Finland and Cyprus.

I am re-introducing myself to art by immersion. I joined and become co-VP of the 
Blacksburg Regional Art Assoiciation .  I have had non-client photo work in two solo shows and had pieces in several other joint shows. I am taking pen and ink classes, participate in Plein Air events, and  figure drawing sessions. 

Here are some images from my show entitled- "Along the Garden Path"

                                                         "On the Right Path"

 

"Hearts on the Line"

                                                 "Hearts Listening for the Ocean"
 

                                                          "Almost May"

I became a grandmother in April!!   I have been to visit five times this year. I will be there again in September. And although it is a fair bit to get there, I am so thrilled to be able to go. This blessings trumps all else. I  am now a grandmother!!!

Upheaval comes slowly or all at once.

The faucets still drips.  But I am thinking about getting it fixed.

Images from my show "Along the Garden Path" can be purchased by clicking on the image.


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