 Friendship - Collage/Paper I'd sooner put the year behind me, yet I truly learned a lot about suffering, healing and the kindness of family, friends and strangers. And the value of art. Things were going well until mid March when I had the first sign of something not being right. By the end of that month I was in such severe pain that an emerg visit landed me in hospital. An almost 3 month stay made me thankful for the care, comfort and compassion I received from all the health care professionals and staff. Nurses are definitely special. I have no idea how they stay so calm and kind when chaos and suffering are all around them. My partner was my rock, our daughters my nurturers. Friends and relatives were my lifelines, providing much needed encouragement by sending healing vibes, running errands and delivering meals. By end of June I was back home healing, resting and finding some pain free moments in my art zone. Music, poetry and art became essential for healing. By September the constant pain had lessened and surgery was scheduled for mid October. Again, the surgeon, anesthesiologist and nurses made me feel safe in their hands. So now I am home and will incorporate art as one of my healing mechanisms. I brought out a beautiful Saint Armand canal paper pad, a gift from a dear friend, and filled every page with collage creativity. Art does make a difference. Thank you for following along. May you be well. AXO  Strength - Collage/Paper |
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