The second quarter was a mixed blessing. It gave me the opportunity to collaborate with Bella on a fundraising project for the Pacific Tsunami and Japan Earthquake relief through the American Red Cross. I was hospitalized twice! I joined the Leaner Weigh program at work and earned money, a shirt and other gifts for losing weight. I never realized how difficult it is to lose ten pounds, it took me a year!!! Hahahaha! Work gave me the opportunity to contribute to another successful fiscal year. My team received the presidential Gold Award. I have so many reasons to celebrate and rejoice. The Viking and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary, our son graduated from high school, our daughter finished her high school freshman year at the top 1% of her class. Yet, my heart is heavy and I worry. My father-in-law is elderly and has been in and out of the hospital. He is such a fighter and has an independent and stubborn streak which keeps him going. Most of all, I am broken-hearted, for one of my beloved sisters has been diagnosed with lung cancer. She is a great lawyer. She champions justice for the poor and the oppressed. Please help me pray for my father-in-law and sister. The last two paintings I did this quarter are my prayer offerings. Thank you.
I want to thank everyone who visit and follow my blog. I appreciate you for taking time from your busy schedule to drop a line and offer words of support and encouragement. I hope that my paintings and drawings offer some sort of pleasure and enjoyment. For the First Quarter Collection check here: 2011 Q1
Have a Safe, Fun and Memorable Summer!!!
Tsup!
Thinking of you and your family with hope during this tense time but with joy in my heart for the wonderful successes of your loved ones too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your journey
So sorry about your sister and father in law, I hope you can all find peace somehow through this time.
ReplyDeleteYour art is so amazing Ces I think you should not hate just love it,,like everyone else :)
I love your idea of the recap for july.. half way through 2011..exciting!
I am sorry about your father in law and your sister.
ReplyDeleteI will add them to my requests from heaven.My heart is with you!
Love the work you have been doing.
You are so talented.
The red parts in the drawings are fantastic.
two times you were hospitalized, oh my. and your family, i continue to send light. this is sad.
ReplyDeleteit is amazing to see all the pieces you have created in this past quarter. Such depth and life and expression. your art is gorgeous Ces.
Oh I am sending you positive thoughts and healing thoughts for your family. This must be such a difficult time, but they are both sooo very fortunate to have you in their lives to support and bolster them while they go through these challenges.
ReplyDeletePlease know that I will be thinking of you and your family.
Hugs and hugs and smiles
(and yes, your art is a gift I cherish every time I visit. These last two pieces have that much more meaning now that I know their inspiration)
xo
Tsup!
And why were you hospitalized? Are you ok? Can you let me know if you are ok???
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OH dearest Ces! I am sending my best thoughts your way for your father-in-law and dear sister. With so much happiness, there is the balance of the sadness unfortunately, and I do hope that they both feel your positive spirit, support and strength at this very hard time. I know you are filling them up with good thoughts and wishes.
ReplyDeleteAs for your collection seen here (you are amazing), I am so grateful to own two pieces of yours, and dear Bella's piece for the support of Japan..you ladies really made me smile with your efforts and i know that it is very appreciated in the huge donation you gave.
Ringling! OH my, the tapestries sound magnificent!! I will need to put that on my to-do list. I tell you, travel and exposure to great art and places just helps to replenish sometimes.
Congratulations on your SMART children, your 25th anniversary (WOW!) and for giving us all so much to read, enjoy and ponder this past quarter..it has been a pleasure seeing your lovely visits, dear Ces!
Have a fantatic 4th and summer ahead - and say hi to Marilyn for me. : ) Big hugs, TSUP!!
Glad you're not one of those Peeps who is happy, HAPPY, smiling all the time--like me. --grin
ReplyDeleteGlad you have your ups and downs, illustrating the bigness of life --I don't. --grin!
Glad you share your stuff (heart, mind, pen and brush) with all us Peeps. --I try!
Glad you are YOU, Ces.
And glad I am ME!
This line made me melt: "The last two paintings I did this quarter are my prayer offerings."
Your Sis, and Pop-in-Law are in my prayers tonight...
PEACE!
Oh Yeah! LOVE the colorful moons. Ces, you DO 'moon' well!
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Kind of weird this blogworld. Few of us understand the trials and tribulations that we go through in real life. Wishing good things for you Ces but life is not always full of good things. I feel for you dealing with your FIL and especially your sister, we're getting to that age where those we love are suffering. I guess we all are but few know it. Enjoy your summer, learn to relax, (I recommend a toy boy - no wait, you're married so that won't work) Life is full of these ups and downs and sometimes I wonder why it has to be so hard. Take in the sun while it shines.
ReplyDeleteYour art uplifts me.
ReplyDeleteI have prayed for your FIL and your sister.
Thank you very much my dearest friends. Your prayers, kind thoughts and best wishes are very much appreciated. You are all very good to me and to those I love. I am so grateful for life's blessings and they include you. Thank you very much. May God's grace and blessings be upon you.
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Hello Ces-
ReplyDeleteI prayed for your father in law and your sister. I can only try to imagine your feelings as I know how wonderful it is to be blessed with a sister. I wish the best for you,
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hello im here, hanging around, i hope you dont mind.
ReplyDeletethinking of you and your fam.
and playing online game.
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