It's been an overwhelmingly busy time. I've agreed to 2 more teaching engagements (details to follow in the coming weeks) and I'm working on samples for those classes. I've visited a local high school to speak; a wonderful, happy experience of being in a high school classroom again. (My BA is in Secondary Ed.) And on a sad note, a friend who is like a member of the family has been deported leaving behind her husband and 3 little ones. Why does the joy always come hand in hand with the sorrow? I'm supposed to be writing Christmas cards but my heart is like a heavy stone. And John is in worse shape than I am; this is a family who has been like our own.
All of these lovely things came in the mail; as if the universe is doing its best to add some cheer and love. It sets me off again. On the one hand we have the heartless bureaucracy. And yet, with that, we have friends and kindness to mitigate the unjust things that can happen. Handmade cards. I feel so inadequate. I can't even seem to get the ones off that only need addressing. Today it seems like others have it together. At this moment, I do not and I want so much to be able to give back and show my love in a material way.
I have to share this piece of amazement from
Kelly Snelling. From the moment I laid eyes on it my breath was taken away. What love she has showered on it and on me. Kelly, you bad girl. You are making J-Dawg weepy! (thanks,
Pilar, for the hood nickname. I like it. It makes me feel tough.)
Open that and inside are 2 little gifties. And Jesus tape. Can I tell you how much I love the Jesus tape? OMG, I want to wrap my studio in that.
And inside one package are these. Which I coveted. And (hee hee) got. I feel like an Egyptian princess in them. I feel like I have goodness and beauty dangling from my lobes. I do. It is surrounding me and making me feel loved.
And a beautiful ornament for the Christmas tree. Look at this.
Hope is the Bluebird that rests in the heart. This is the best thing of all. To remind us that we must never lose hope or faith that things will right themselves in the end. So today I am feeling loved, feeling the love I have for others and nurturing the hope I have for all the people in the world who are struggling with economic and political injustice. I will do all I can to help and I know other decent human beings are doing the same.
It's been an overwhelmingly busy time. I've agreed to 2 more teaching engagements (details to follow in the coming weeks) and I'm working on samples for those classes. I've visited a local high school to speak; a wonderful, happy experience of being in a high school classroom again. (My BA is in Secondary Ed.) And on a sad note, a friend who is like a member of the family has been deported leaving behind her husband and 3 little ones. Why does the joy always come hand in hand with the sorrow? I'm supposed to be writing Christmas cards but my heart is like a heavy stone. And John is in worse shape than I am; this is a family who has been like our own.
All of these lovely things came in the mail; as if the universe is doing its best to add some cheer and love. It sets me off again. On the one hand we have the heartless bureaucracy. And yet, with that, we have friends and kindness to mitigate the unjust things that can happen. Handmade cards. I feel so inadequate. I can't even seem to get the ones off that only need addressing. Today it seems like others have it together. At this moment, I do not and I want so much to be able to give back and show my love in a material way.
I have to share this piece of amazement from Kelly Snelling. From the moment I laid eyes on it my breath was taken away. What love she has showered on it and on me. Kelly, you bad girl. You are making J-Dawg weepy! (thanks, Pilar, for the hood nickname. I like it. It makes me feel tough.)
Open that and inside are 2 little gifties. And Jesus tape. Can I tell you how much I love the Jesus tape? OMG, I want to wrap my studio in that.
And inside one package are these. Which I coveted. And (hee hee) got. I feel like an Egyptian princess in them. I feel like I have goodness and beauty dangling from my lobes. I do. It is surrounding me and making me feel loved.
And a beautiful ornament for the Christmas tree. Look at this.
Hope is the Bluebird that rests in the heart. This is the best thing of all. To remind us that we must never lose hope or faith that things will right themselves in the end. So today I am feeling loved, feeling the love I have for others and nurturing the hope I have for all the people in the world who are struggling with economic and political injustice. I will do all I can to help and I know other decent human beings are doing the same.
11 comments:
he's a hope-filled bird looking on the horizon to all the possibilities. keep that hope in your heart. i'm so pleased (jump, jump, bounce, bounce) that you liked the earrings and ornie and my wacky wrapping. i'm the world's worst wrapper so that really means a lot. i've been known to wad the paper on the ends and mash packing tape over the entire thing. hence the string. i like twine and i like to tie knots and since tape is not my friend (unless it is jesus tape) twine is the way to go. xoxo, k
you wrote in your journal that our egos protect us from recognizing our own worst behavior. i think that's true and also from seeing OUR BEST selves.
and you're teaching more classes. right on!
if it makes you feel any better i send regular old fashioned cards with handwritten messages and hand-addressed envelopes. i think that is so enough. still........your handmade lovelies are over the top gorgeous. and those earrings from kelly...sheesh and OH MY.
I am so sorry for your friend(s) the whole family. I hope something can be done to bring this mother and wife back again soon.
Lovely gifts and cards you received Judy. Does show the love others betow upon you. I imagine none is awaiting anything "material in return"...your continued love of them is all they need and want (I bet). Go softly...be gentle with yourself...this is hard stuff.
Fabulous post Judy. We had a government with that same attitude, but they've been voted out and hopefully the new one will be a bit more compassionate. Love the cards.
Ro
xo
How terrible that this government has turned terrorism into a reason to deport law-abiding citizens who are married and have children! It's truly disgusting.
I've been meaning to write to tell you how much I enjoyed your Indie Art interview. Your words are always inspiring, especially when you talk about making art that comes from your soul. I remember the terror of the blank page when I first started art journaling. That rarely happens now because I stick with what I love and not what I think I "should" love!
Happy Holidays!
Loretta
Oh Judy,
my heart breaks and I am just filled with sadness, anger and despair when I hear about people being deported. It's not right! If there is anything we can do-write letters, please let us know.
So much injustice. So many wrongs.
We have already talked about everything else but tonight I left something for you in my blog.
Thinking of you and wanting to remind you that happiness shared is twice as much happiness and that sadness shared is half as much sadness. I don't need to add that Barry and I are sharing both your sadness.
Beautiful things for a beautiful soul.
so sorry to hear about your friend being departed at such a time...sigh.
i feel inadequate today, too...the christmas cards just sit some where in this house, where? not at all ready to be sent out, i'll put it off, like so much else...
I am hoping you are feeling much better today. thinking of you and sending love. xo oh, and i am so glad to hear you will be there in September, yay!!!
Where in the world does one find Jesus tape? And can I get Mary tape too?
I am SO sorry to hear about your friends.....that is just horrible. Hopefully it will all work out and they will be together again soon.
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