08/26/2025
All of the families I get to see and watch grow are a huge inspiration and blessing to me, they always have been.
A motivation of sorts to keep going, to push myself harder, learn more, to go further and bring you my best art, at any cost.
This precious family is no exception and they hold a very dear place in my heart.
Their patience, their love, their strength, their prayers for me through all of the ups and downs life can throw at us.... all with a smile.... with so much grace and concern....
(and there are a few other very patient families that fall into this category also) It is all ineffable.
I struggle to find the words.. Any kind of words to express how deep my emotions have been...... I fall short and words fail me.
Something I haven't shared here is that I have been struggling with chronic illnesses for years.
I just didn't know at the time, exactly what it was. Or what was in store, that it would get so much worse, and what all it would take from me.
I am hard on me because I expect so much from me. I always have.
This last couple of years have been increasingly hard and I have not shown up my best self or been able to deliver my best experience that at one time I was capable of.
And for that, I am truly sorry.
I know I have fallen short due to health issues out of my control and letting anyone down is something that I take deeply personal. Making that up to anyone this has affected is my goal and what I will strive for going forward.
I cannot thank you all enough for your prayers, grace and understanding.
It's meant the world to me and is what continues to be that driving force.