In spite of noting that my current art is "status quo" I feel it's evolving. I am continuing to explore the concept of creation via pregnancy; the concept of growing a human within our own body and as well as the fact that some couples cannot have a baby. Some choose to adopt, some in vitro and some simply hope & pray. It's all deep soul and heart-aching material that's beautiful but not pretty. In fact it's usually messy & often tumultuous. And it stirs me.
To support my interest not only do I have my fairly recent status as Mother to inspire me, but close relatives, friends & a family member of mine have also become proud parents after years of trying. I feel humbled by the ease at which they have adapted to their new roles & their new lives. The deep joy of having their heart's desire fulfilled makes most of the common new parent challenges seem like a walk in the park compared to the past pain of living month to month wondering if this time will be different.
Concurrently while I am emotionally and mentally examining all to do with creation, my mother-in-law is dying of pancreatic cancer. This is not at all status quo in our world. This approaching end of creation causes me to grieve for her death on a daily basis. I am seeing her get smaller and smaller. I still see light in her eyes and a smile on her lips but she is tired and in pain. I know she does not feel ready to die but she isn't scared. But we are all very, very sad.
I will be creating new works in her name in the coming months to honour, love and celebrate the life that is and has been Eileen Wilma (née Ruttberg) Nelson.
Please keep Eileen in your heart and prayers for a gentle journey back to God. Thank you.
To support my interest not only do I have my fairly recent status as Mother to inspire me, but close relatives, friends & a family member of mine have also become proud parents after years of trying. I feel humbled by the ease at which they have adapted to their new roles & their new lives. The deep joy of having their heart's desire fulfilled makes most of the common new parent challenges seem like a walk in the park compared to the past pain of living month to month wondering if this time will be different.
Concurrently while I am emotionally and mentally examining all to do with creation, my mother-in-law is dying of pancreatic cancer. This is not at all status quo in our world. This approaching end of creation causes me to grieve for her death on a daily basis. I am seeing her get smaller and smaller. I still see light in her eyes and a smile on her lips but she is tired and in pain. I know she does not feel ready to die but she isn't scared. But we are all very, very sad.
I will be creating new works in her name in the coming months to honour, love and celebrate the life that is and has been Eileen Wilma (née Ruttberg) Nelson.
Please keep Eileen in your heart and prayers for a gentle journey back to God. Thank you.
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