Last night I sketched callas for my dear daughter and her husband who leaves today for several months of training before he leaves for Iraq. My heart breaks for this absence, especially because HER daughter is a mere nine months old, and my dd works a demanding, full-time, stress-filled job. She (and he) will be facing multiple challenges in the next year, and so I painted callas (her favorite flower) and said prayers with each pencil line, and more with each stroke of paint.
God-speed, my dear son-in-law .... may angels rest on your family's shoulders......
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Beautiful flowers! I love that color in callas! Your family is in my prayers as well!!
Blessings!
Absolutely beautiful Lin. My heart is aching for you and your daughter. I will keep all of you in my thoughts - and hope for a very speedy return.
My prayers will join with yours, Miss Lin...this makes a lump in my throat. Your callas are very beautiful...AND filled with love.
Beautiful callas filled with love and prayers....doesn't get any better than that Lin. I amm adding my prayers for your daughter and the safe return of your DSIL.
Hugs
There's your gorgeous pink again - these are well defined and a little loose at the same time - very nice job.
I've added them to my morning prayer list that I pray over EVERY day.
...wonderful flower-painting and it has magnetism because of all the good thoughts you put in it while making it!
...wonderful flower-painting and it has magnetism because of all the good thoughts you put in it while making it!
This is a beautiful painting, so sorry it was done on a sad occasion. We all look forward to the one you'll do for his homecoming.
What a nice thing to do, Lin. I like the idea of saying prayers while you work on a gift - such a nice way to think of the recipients of our work. Lovely painting of the Callas.
I will remember your family in my prayers, too.
Beautiful.
Lovely Lin and our thoughts are with you and for your daughter
Beautiful drawing Lin and a heavy post - praying he always be safe until his return and your daughter to strong and brave in her wait...
Beautiful pink....I know all the prayers you gave as you did it will wrap him in a blanket of protection...I will be thinking about them....sending more come home safe his way...
Lin -- beautiful drawing. My prayers are also with your family.
These are beautiful. Your post gave me chills, Lin.
Oh Lin, how hard for Michelle and little Taylor. And hard for you too because as Mums and Grandmums we tend to absorb all their angst and worry and make it our own. I'm wishing for strength and courage for you all. Big hugs.
P.S. I adore Callas too. You did a wonderful job on these. :o)
These have a peaceful, prayerful quality to them, Lin. I'm sure those qualities will stay with your family and protect them during the next difficult year.
These are beautiful Lin. Sending tons of positive thoughts your way, I'm sorry to hear your family are facing difficult times. I hope he comes back safe very very soon.
The callas are outstanding but I'm so sorry to hear your son in law is headed for Iraq. I knew it was only a matter of time before someone I knew would be affected. I hope your prayers will be heard and he'll return home safely.
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