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Sunday, December 18, 2011

My Little Painter


Okay, she isn't little; she's my grown daughter and she hasn't painted in ever so long but feeling the depression and sadness of a dark winter's day she picked up her paint brushes and painted this tender scene. Then she brought it to my house to show mama.


It takes my breath away with its tenderness. 

Maybe say a little prayer for the people out there who have a hard time in this season when everybody is expected to be happy. Give to the homeless, pay it forward, whatever you can do for the forgotten. If you're here I know you do that anyway. So thank you.   

26 comments:

Ro Bruhn said...

What a beautiful picture, your daughter has inherited your talent. I hope you have a lovely Christmas with your family
xo

Dorylyn said...

What a beautiful painting! Thanks for boosting my spirits today.

lyle baxter said...

wonderful painting! your daughter is so lucky to have inherited the creative gene! And you are so lucky to have such a talented child! We all are so lucky to have you! Merry Christmas.

roc said...

what a wonderful post in so many ways. god bless you and your family during this holiday season.

Caterina Giglio said...

awww.... what great courage... xx

Ruth Armitage said...

I don't know if you noticed, but the faces really resemble the tender images of you & sweet John! Thanks for sharing your daughter's beautiful tribute. She had a tender & loving mom, for sure!

Lisa Graham said...

That is very sweet and tender. Give your daughter a hug.

Merry Christmas!

Susie said...

beautiful and touched my heart in the right place. Thanks for remember those in the world who struggle with the season. Your thoughts and your DD's painting are what it really is all about...the stuff that can't be put on or under a tree and where the only real warmth that comes from the touch of another's hand. xxxooo

Marit said...

Yes, I'm here. I send good vibes. Lots. Your daughter is realy talented (no wonder!) and the painting indeed has a beautiful tenderness.

Kelly Snelling said...

just this morning i was planning a painting session with my kids for them to do their own interpretation of the nativity. mine are only 8 & 12 though. :) your daughter's painting is exquisite. it is so beautiful that this is her chosen work when she hasn't painted for a long time. she is turning her heart into her work and that is inspiration for us all. xxoo! happy christmas, judy!

huntla1 said...

Lovely and such a perfect subject for inspiration!

Kim Rae Nugent said...

The painting is beautiful. I hope that your daughter keeps painting!

Kim Mailhot said...

So lovely. Tender and mild...

Sending you and your loved ones ginormous love and brilliant light, Sweet Heart.

jill nalette said...

wow, is that gorgeous! i hope it helped brighten up her soul.
xo and smiles~ jill

Laura said...

Beautiful. All the sweetness of the season. Lucky daughter, lucky Momma.

Laurie (Elle Jaye) Jacobsen said...

What a blessing to be able to paint something so achingly beautiful out of sadness. That's a gift right there! Blessings lovely lady.

Stephani Gorman said...

Oh so sweet...thanks for sharing.

wandamarie.blogspot.com said...

BEAUTIFUL POST, yes, TENDER LOVING painting! MERRY CHRISTMAS JUDY XO

Karen Cole said...

Yes, absolutely beautiful......as are you and John in that wonderful photo....from yesterday. Ah yes, the afro....I had one in 1980...oye!

Oh, Judy, so wonderful to check in here. It's been a crazy year. Hope you are well and gloriously happy.I am well and will be happy by the weekend, when my own kids come in and I don't have to work 24/7.

Happy holidays to you and yours.
xo K

Kathy said...

Oh my goodness, please encourage her. This is lovely. That apple did not fall far from the tree!

Denice @ inkstitch said...

A beautiful painting and a beautiful post.

Martine said...

Your daughters painting brought a smile to my face and sunshine in my heart.
This is the shortest and darkest day of the year but your dvd came, just in time for christmas. Thank you very much and i wish you a very happy holiday with your family.
XXXm

Anonymous said...

very nice

Seth said...

Talent runs in the family!

Deb said...

This is fabulous! The branch does not fall far from the tree! Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Carol Sloan said...

Oh, Judy...it's so difficult when hard times come our way. Esp our children. My son is walking a heavy path right now as well. I'll hold all of our babies up in prayer.