Passion and Ceativity

*The limited potential which is the basis of all that any of us can and and have become is bought forward by our sense of humor and laughter.* ~Author Unknown.

Somethings its funny how life works. One thing I have found is that people who are sick revert to things they love, art music or anything creative. That passion gives them time away from the stress of their illness whatever it might be.

Art reminds me that I have face adversity, but I am not giving up yet!

Its funny as an artist. I had art work published when I was in college. But having a family and being busy art took a step off to the side. When I was dxed with Cancer. It was the one thing that made me feel like I was a productive part of the community again. It was then I had my first art piece published. Which was a great catalyst in my dealing with my cancer. So that said you can achieve your dreams even with cancer.
It gives us the permission to do what you always wanted to do and not hold back doing it. Any changes..cancer give you the opportunity to make any changes you always wanted to make.

As a young teen I always wanted to do many things with art and photography. As well as writing. I will admit..my art is better then writing. I went on to major in art and photography in college and always dabbled through out the year. Its funny cancer took me back to my basic God given gift.

For months I went to Gilda's Club for Art Therapy and to be honest it was the biggest gift given to myself. The support there was incredible. Positive reinforcement always is.

When I look back on the many roles we as women and men play in life.. moms, dads,
daughters , sons so on and so forth and cancer patients and survivors. But one thing that really makes me proud is through adversity such as cancer. I can now
say with passion and pride. * I am an *artist.*

Yesterday while watching my very young Grand Daughter with a q tip and finger paints. I recall my Mom nurturing my gifts. As I shopped for an Easter gift for her today. Canvas and Paint was in order...for a Celebration of Life on Canvas.

More to come...Hugs and Prayers.

Kerry