Newest painted sketch.
Cbeebies
I’m having a good time trying to sketch 25 different Christmas card designs to paint for the people here who have been so kind to me. I’m also really enjoying my time in my art alcove – a place where any worries I have fade as I concentrate on trying to draw what I see and then paint it. I don’t have a lot of supplies here, but I’m having a blast finding images I like and trying to reproduce them in my sketchbook. 🎨
___________________
GIPS Hospital
I’m still trying to adapt to being away from ‘home’ and away from anyone who celebrates Thanksgiving for the first time ever, particularly since I have so MUCH for which to be thankful. My son, Brian, is encouraging me to spend 5 minutes each evening embracing the idea of “kindness.” Just sitting there with my feet on the floor thinking about something that fills me up. What I’m picturing currently is Brian kissing Harvey’s head and hugging him before we leave after we visit. The feelings simply overwhelm me, happy tears flowing, making me so grateful we are here and have our son. 🧘
__________________________
We went to visit Harvey at the nursing home today. It was the best visit we’ve had in quite a while. He thanked us for bringing pictures of the painting going on on the exterior of our building, plus said he was “happy I loved him enough to make the picture on his wall.” (his birthday picture – this really surprised me because he didn’t react at all at the time.) Each visit is different, but ones like today, when he shows ‘he is really IN there,’ are worth everything.
_____________________
hampr
We’re having a bit of a challenge today on my laundry. It was supposed to be ready for pickup at 10:30 this morning. We decided to wait until we got home from visiting Harvey, when we could get my duvet from my place, take it down to give to the lady and pick up my finished clothes. The door was closed and no one was there, so we decided to wait and try later. (She is a very busy lady and probably just stepped out.) An hour later we went down, only to find the same situation. This time Brian kept the duvet and the laundry ticket and will try again later…
_____________________________
I will finish posts for the blog and then switch to my art alcove. Khun Nong cleans Brian’s place this afternoon, so he will vacate his place and then bring dinner to my place later.
__________________________
I hope you’re having a super happy day today, looking forward to being with family and friends for the holiday.
creativeartworksblog 
What a beautiful and heartwarming read. It’s so lovely to be given a glimpse into your world, which is clearly filled with so much love, creativity, and resilience, even amidst the challenges of being away from home.
Your description of your “art alcove” is just magical. It’s not about the supplies, but about the peace and focus you find there. The fact that you’re channeling that peaceful energy into creating 25 unique Christmas cards for the kind people around you is a testament to the beautiful person you are. That is the very spirit of the season.
I am so deeply moved by your visit with Harvey. Those moments of pure connection, when he shows you he’s “really IN there,” are priceless treasures. For him to articulate his happiness about the picture and your love… that is a gift. It’s a powerful reminder that our acts of love are felt, deeply, even if the reaction isn’t immediate.
Your son, Brian, sounds like an absolute gem. His suggestion to spend five minutes on “kindness” is a beautiful practice, and the memory you’re focusing on—of him kissing Harvey’s head—is one of the most powerful images of love there is. No wonder it fills you up to the point of happy tears. You have raised a wonderful, kind man.
I hope the laundry situation resolved itself smoothly! And I love the picture of you finishing your blog posts and then retreating to your art alcove, with the promise of a shared dinner with Brian later. It sounds like a perfect, cozy evening.
Thank you for sharing your super happy day. Your gratitude, even while adapting to a new place without familiar holidays, is truly inspiring. Wishing you continued moments of peace, connection, and creative joy in your art alcove.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow. What a beautiful comment, Srikanth. I truly appreciate your taking the time to write. When I began the blog, I wanted to share the wonderful things I found on the net. As I continued to write, I started posting blogs about what was happening with me personally. I was really worried that I was being pompous – that no one would care what I was doing, how I was feeling, and would be bored and totally turned off. I have found, though, to my joy, that the posts have allowed me to connect with wonderful people across the world. I’m so grateful that people identify with some of the things I share, and they write back, letting me know. What a wonderful thing that is! I am so grateful to be fully retired now. I never thought it would happen and I’m thrilled that I can move from one fun thing to another throughout my day. The fact that we’ve found a caring, beautiful place for my husband means everything. Getting to share time with Brian is the greatest gift in the world. He is such a loving, generous person with a truly wonderful sense of humor that makes my stomach hurt I laugh so much. Life is truly good. The laundry situation resolved itself, thank you. Dinner later. Thanks again for being a prime reason I love writing my blog. I would never have ‘met’ you, otherwise. Isn’t the world an amazing place? 🙏🏻
LikeLiked by 1 person
I agree with the post from Srikanth completely! He articulated my thoughts and feelings exactly! I could not add another thing to his post, and your response was also heartwarming. I appreciate the fact that I took the rest of the week off from work and found this post this morning.
The world is truly an amazing place filled with truly amazing people. (Donna)
LikeLike
Thanks, Sweet Donna. I agree with you , and you are one of them. Enjoy your time off .
LikeLike