I Missed You Last Week
Jun 25, 2023
But I had no words. Someone I love deeply was suffering. This consumed my thoughts, and I had no words to share. She is no longer suffering, but still my words get stuck in my throat. There are people in our lives that change it irrevocably. Lucky for me she was so giving and caring that it allowed me something I had been denying myself. My biological father.
As this applies to my painting practice, it has changed my direction. I have been working (albeit slowly) on my flower paintings. I’m going to turn them to the wall for now and start something new. I don’t want to tell you about it yet, because I am preserving my energy and thoughts about it. As soon as it is underway, I will share it with you.
Here is a painting I did a while back.
Thank you so much for being here. I treasure my fellow art lovers.
Michel
I’ll fly away, oh, Glory
I’ll fly away
When I die, Hallelujah, by and by
I’ll fly away
Albert E. Brumley, 1932
A prayer for Nancy is beautiful. Softly, tenderly, with grace going home
Thank you.
Sending you love, Michel.
Much appreciated.
We missed you too!
Was hoping you were okay.
Certainly understand…
Beautiful sentiment.
Beautiful painting.
Sending you love…
Virginia
Thank you, Virginia. I haven’t missed a post, so I thought “WWMD?’ What would Mary do?
Lots of love and a warm hug to you.
Thank you.
Such a heartfelt tribute with your thoughts, words and this beautiful painting.
Thank you so much, Dawn. Everyone is class has been so supportive. It was also heartfelt all the lovely discussions our painters had around the table.
Michel, my heart goes out to you. A Prayer For Nancy is such a beautiful way to honor her. Please take good care of yourself. Grief is hard work.
Some glad morning…..
Hey. When I thought of that hymn, I thought of you and your siblings (6?) singing your mother goodbye with hymns. I will always remember that.
I want people to sing Creedence Clearwater Revival to me. lol. Lookin’ out my Back Door
Oh Michel, she sure loved You! I saw your painting over her bed. There are no words from me either. Just so sad to lose her.
Do not deny yourself or anyone else the Extra Love you had all along!
Lots of love from your cousin!
Ann
Hey Ann! That is almost exactly what she told me. She said, “You’ve been a part of this family all along; you just didn’t know it..” I thought that was so kind. She also said, “If you lost AJ when he was 3, would you still love him at 30?” I sure am going to miss that kind of wisdom in my life. I’ll see her on the other side, tho. We’ll catch up.
I am just seeing/hearing about this now as we have been out of town. My heart aches for you and for Skip and the entire family. May peace be with Nancy as she’s not in pain and with Skip as he navigates her passing. We love you 🙏🏼❤️🩹
Thank you so much. We are going to miss her.
Holding you in my heart.
Thank you, friend. As I you.
Michel, thinking of you and sending my love.
Thank you so much.