Wednesday ART THERAPY

Big Eye... Crying tears of Fish! Awesome art HB!
That is so me...

 

Abstrackt as my heart Mind and soul

Wednesdy Art Therapy Upload

 

Helena, after Linda died suddenly in
front of me 3&a half years ago. I WAS a
basket case, bc I had PTSD. My last
image of Linda, collapsing in front of me,
soon to die, haunted me in a continual
loop. I volunteered to stay in a small
psychiatric unit for 5 nights with 8 other
clients. It was the best thing I could've
done. Rather than being alone in my
apartment, on the family holiday of
Thanksgiving, I walked out of my unit
bedroom & was joined by other people,
with depression, alcohol & drug addiction,
manic depression, & sheer sadness of
being alone. We cared & helped each other
at our counselor led meetings, walks
outside, and one-on -one talks. Upon
discharge, I saw a kind psychiatric
nurse practitioner/ grief therapist. She
suggested the 2 books I recommended to
GIC. She also told me about this site, but I
wasn't ready to join until July of 2021. Lou

 

Helena,
So perfectly portrayed. Love your talent.
Robin

 

George,
Love this! Might be my fave of yours. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Robin

 

George, that's so cool!!! I love your technique it's uniQue...looking forward for next Wednesday, no more tears!! HB

 

Thanks Robin, I appreciate very much your support and kind words, my friends here and my art keeps me going... I wish some day I could meet every one of TGW. Wishing a very nice afternoon, lots of love and peace. Helena

 

Thank you so much! I agree, but it has been hard lately!

 

Helena, That’s my wish too, that would be so wonderful just imagine having everyone together and not feeling out of place. But in a place where everyone knows how we’re feeling. Such a beautiful group of people here.
I’m heading outside. It’s a beautiful sunny day here. I want to take advantage. Nature heals my soul. Time to weed in the memorial garden. My children gave me a beautiful garden bench for Mother’s Day. Butterflies on the backrest. I have to get the garden ready.
Wishing you a peaceful afternoon! I’m glad your art keeps you going. We all need something. ❤️ Robin

 

Hi Helena, thanks to you, George for
sharing your beautiful art. I once did
Tole Paintings, used a scroll saw, cut
my woods, paintings on them, made
wall clocks. I found it very relaxing.
I am not able to get recent postings of
TGW “Family” on my iPad. Although
I’m seldom posting I sure miss checking
to read , to know how everyone is doing.
I wish there was a place to read on doing
the settings. It’s a challenge for me to
figure out how to correct the problem.
Want to say hi to everyone, keeping
You and all GW in my daily prayers.
Hope this will post.
Blessings,Patti

 

Dear Patty, I have also noticed that the warriors have been quiet, or they are having a peaceful weekend which is good! Lou probable is enjoying live music in his local cafe or just now sleeping. I don't think there is a problem with the site.
Do you still have any of you scrolls? I also find that being creative keeps me relaxed, many years back I started with watercolors but it is very difficult, if I made a mistake I had to start again, slowly I change just drawing, I'm not an artist like George, but I like doodling what ever is in my mind. Yesterday I received a call from one of my friends in Hawaii, that was nice to at least talk over the phone with one of my friends!
Today I pushed myself, went for a long walk, did some clothes washing, arrange some cabinets in the kitchen. When we moved here Geoff and I had a lot of plans to remodel the kitchen, he was very enthusiastic working in his work shop, took the cabinet doors out, change the hinges and handdles, I painted the top cabinets, BUT as his illness progressed we stopped...something that I will try to complete...??? I will take a picture soon and share it.
Thank you so much Patty for listening. I'm sending you my love, peace and lots of virtual hugs. Helena

 

Patti, so good to hear from you. Your tole paintings sound beautiful. Such a wonderful talent. I can share that I rarely get notifications of new posts too. For me it’s been hit or miss ever since the update in October. I did get the notice for this post. You could reach out to Karyn and tell her the issues you’re having. In case you’re not sure how to contact her. Go to the bottom of the page and click on contact.
Take care, you are in my prayers as well. Robin

 

TGW are very quiet!!!

 

Yes I’ve noticed that too. But I also have been experiencing some issues with the site, for quite a long time. I haven’t been on as much lately either. For me it’s mainly because the weather has turned nicer and I’m outside working in my yard and just getting fresh air. Made it on the beach for a drive today. I’m glad you were able to go on a nice walk today. And talk with your friend from Hawaii. Always feels good to talk with a friend who is supportive. Helena, I 100% feel that your drawings qualify you as an artist. They’re beautiful, tell a story, make people think and smile. You are an artist. Definitely keep us posted on your kitchen remodel. Finishing a project you started together can bring in many emotions. I have faith that you will finish and be proud.
I hope you’re resting, tomorrow is a new day.
Robin

 

Helena. you are right that I've been
enjoying live music with lunch at my
local cafe, noon to 2, with my friend,
who plays drums , from 2 to 3. I also went
to the cafe Friday night for dinner , with
friends, to see a band. with 2. female
vocalists, with. beautiful voices.Other times, I walk down our boulevard. I went
today, and we had summer temps, as I'm
sure you do. One problem, which reminds
me of Robin's



"happy, mixed with sad"
philosophy, is that the pollen was fierce
today, & I had an unexpected runny
nose & itchy eyes. I take Alaway for the
eyes , but may have to get another
product for my nose. I usually go to bed
early, & wake up early , at the same time,
every day. But, I was congested & checked in with GIC, after midnight & replied to you, Patti,& Robin. Hope you don't have
allergies, and are enjoying this warm
weather, after a long cold winter. Lou

 

I feel really crappy physically and emotionally and I don't have much to say. I thought I'd feel better when it warmed up but 4 daze in a row at record temps (mid 90s!) and much humidity have set off allergies. Unbearable itching. They removed the ice machine at dialysis and now that sucks even more... The one comfort at dialysis. Sorry to complain. Not doin' good... Every night dream Valerie is still Alive. Then wake up to the Truth of Reality. It Sucks!

 

Hi Helena,

I've been MIA for awhile, with this foggy widow brain, I don't know how long, lol... As usual, I have some catching up to do. By the time you read this, I hope you're enjoying a much needed/deserved!!! break from Mr. Grief...

A friend's sister's two sons died (not at the same time) many years ago. She hasn't been able to tackle Mr. Grief head on, and does her best to hide her pain from everyone, even those closest to her. She has morphed into an angry, controlling person... My heart breaks for her... Grief is destroying her, her relationships with others, and even more importantly, her relationship with herself. Grieving SUCKS!!!, TUTTAM!!!, but, and this is another one of those really BIG BUTS!!!, as we know only too well, there is no way to escape Mr. Grief. He will eventually find us, and suck all the life right out of us, if we constantly ignore him. It SUCKS!!!, but and this is the last very BIG!!! BUT!!! for now, dealing with all the pain Mr. Grief tosses our way, beats the alternative!!!, TUTTAM!!!

I love how you're able to express your grief through your art. It gives you an outlet, and all of your GIC "family," something to look forward to every Wednesday. You are so very talented!!!, TUTTAM!!!

I'm so very grateful for your friendship, for the friendship of all of our GIC "family...'' Since I don't believe in coincidences, I know God gave us each other to help each other through the very darkest days of our lives. I'm always amazed at how a group of strangers, from all different backgrounds, from all over the country, all over the world, have been able to come together, help each other, and form such a special bond, a bond that can't be broken, that only those of us who have BTDT, will ever understand...

As always, sending you and your adorable fur babies (I can see in my mind your adorable dog, both his picture and the drawing you made of him, and also the sweet picture of your cat, but for some reason, I can't seem to remember their names. Blaming it on foggy widow brain, lol!!!) lots of hugs and love, wishing you peace, all of us peace. DEB

 

The George,

Thanks so much for giving me something to look forward to every week. I LOVE!!! this one. Like Robin, this is one of my all time favorites...

Super tired... didn't get enough sleep last night, but other than this, in general, everything is okay in Debville. Basically just the same old, same old, etc., etc., etc.... day in and day out. Mr. Grief hits, I kick the F*CK!!! out of him, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't, but I'm finally beginning to win more battles than I'm losing, a definite plus!!! I'm good with this, I have to be. Life is always going to be so over the top bittersweet, but and this is another one of those really BIG!!!BUTS!!!, to repeat myself for the zillionth time, I'll take bittersweet over the alternative any day!!!, TUTTAM!!!

I hope you have at least one reason, but hopefully many more, to LMSO today...

As always, sending you hugs and love, wishing you peace, all of us peace. DEB

 

The George,

As usual, I don't read things in any particular order. I really should break this habit, but habits can be so hard to break... I'm so sorry you feel like shit, both physically and emotionally. It SUCKS!!! Allergy season started around the end of February but the very worst of it should be over by the end of this month. I live on generic Claritin 24/7. I hate to think what a drippy, runny mess I would be without it, lol...

Sending lots of extra hugs and love your way...

Wishing you peace, all of us peace. DEB

 

Deb & Helena, my grief therapist gave me
a short piece on grieving.The author said,
"When Grief comes knocking, you have to
let him in". Later , I read Karen's similar
concept of Mr. Grief. My caveat would be
not to let Mr. G overstay his welcome. I
agree with Deb, that there is no such
thing as coincidences. My belief in God,
bringing us all together, is stronger, since
Linda's death. Lou