Last Good Day of the Year

I love you. It's true, it's true...

I posted this on Facebook but in case you didn't get the memo...I was feeling all full of gratitude. I try to feel that way every day. Somethings bring it to the front of your mind- like thinking you have a health problem and then finding out you're gonna be ok. Gratitude. That feeling of a second chance. For me it has also been sparked by seeing a picture of a dear friend of mine, who left us this year- on the front of my facebook page every time I log in. He is a constant reminder for me that I have LIFE and forever we will be friends even though I can't see him anymore. All the things he can't do here, all the things he enjoyed- I can do those things. I am so grateful. So even though his passing is a very dark spot in my life -it is also brightened by the amazing person he was and he left that flame in me.

And gratitude for everyone here now, who can read this:

What a year it has been! Losses and wins, people I will never see again, people I will treasure forever. Thanks everyone for being part of a very amazing year for me, your support, words and presence has been very dear to me. If you've collected art from me I THANK YOU, you have helped me survive-quite basically- and continue to do what I love. Paint. Create. Put something new and good into the world. Some of you have given me opportunities and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Here's to YOUR good health, happiness and friendship. THANK YOU and may 2013 be an amazing year for us all!

Please be safe and know I appreciate you! Have a GREAT NEW YEARS EVE! Don't be a stranger!

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