Yesterday I received such a wonderful gift in the mail. My friend Kathy of Tapestry316 on Etsy sent me a painting that she made of my mom and I. She saw the picture of us together and decided to paint it and send it to me for a gift. I was incredibly touched by the thought! And the painting came out so wonderfully. Kathy is truly a talented artist and a delightful person. That she took the time to paint a picture of my mom and I shows the caring nature of Kathy.
I love this painting so much and I'm going to find a beautiful frame for it this week. I can't wait to find a great spot to hang it so I can enjoy it every day. Also, next time I go to see my mom, I'll bring it with me and show her too. She will love it, I am sure!
Speaking of my mom, she is doing alright. The Hospice doctor was there to see her the other day and prescribed a stronger medicine to help with her pain, and it will last twelve hours instead of six. What a wonderful blessing for all of us. It is so hard to see her in such pain. It seems unfair that someone so sweet and kind should have to suffer so. Her attitude remains amazingly positive throughout all of the pain.
I love her more than ever. I call her a couple times a day to check on her when I'm not with her just to hear her voice. It's not easy being so far away from her, and I look forward to each visit. We try to get down there every couple of weeks.
Last time I was there, she did great. The first day she stayed awake for more than six hours straight. She was enjoying the company and we even took her to the beach for sunset. My brother flew in from Michigan, and I was there with my husband and Natassia & Dalton. She enjoyed seeing a couple of her grandkids, too. We had a little "spa time" where I gave her a facial and did some makeup... and took care of a few other needs she had. I love this one on one time with her, just the two of us. She appreciates the attention and my doing the things that she cannot do anymore.
She is the most amazing, strong, wonderful woman I've ever known. I can't wait to see her again in a week or two!
8 comments:
That's a great painting! How nice.
What a beautiful painting! So accurate to the picture too.
How beautiful! I can't say I'm surprised by Kathy's generosity or by her talent; but I am so moved by this loving gift. Thanks for sharing it with us, matts:)
The painting is awesome. It will be treasured forever.
I'm sure you will cherish that forever. What a wonderful and kind gift.
Kathy is an angel! Thanks for sharing that painting with us Matts!
Having known Kathy for most of my life, I am not surprised by her generosity. She seeks to heal in such special ways. Enjoy these times with your Mom, they are a gift from God.
Thanks for the comment you left on my blog, Anastasia. There's a LOT of stuff going on right now that I can't really share publicly, and I do appreciate your prayers. I'm just trusting that God has one BIG situation in his hands and He can handle it a whole lot better than I ever could.
Beautiful painting, btw. ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))
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