Today, I spent some time reflecting on how blessed I am for a list of reasons far too lengthy to begin to list here. I also began to make my "to do" list of what I hope to accomplish this week, adding in what plans were already booked.
Noticing Friday was Valentine's Day, I found myself thinking back to the times I spent as a divorced woman, raising two children . I can recall a few years when Valentine's Day was not about celebrating with someone I loved, but more about surviving another year of being rather frazzled and lonely. On more than one occasion I confess at some level I did partake in my own little pity party about how being a single woman in her 40's wasn't the life I had planned.
So now, when Valentine's Day approaches every year, even though I eventually did find the love of my life, I continue to count my blessings along with feeling a deep sense of compassion for the many single Moms out there who find themselves alone on a day designed for couples, but who probably deserve ( more than many others with husbands, boyfriends, or partners) a dinner out, a glass of champagne and a surprise bouquet of flowers to arrive at work.
Although I am not able to effect the lives of every single mother with children alone on Valentines Day, I can perhaps offer a small gift that may bring a smile to one woman's face on February 14th, 2014. It was a 'dream come true' for me to be published in this lovely book, and an honor for me to pay it forward!!! -
Here's how to enter:
If you are a single woman, raising children, or you know someone who is, OR, you can think of a good reason why you would be deserving, please leave a comment stating your reason below and this Friday I will select a winner who will receive a free copy of this beautiful hardcovered book - Incite: Dreams Realized - The Best of Mixed Media.
And, along with a stunning selection of artwork from 93 different artists, my artwork is featured on Page Five -
Night Sky – 6” x 6”x1.5” inches
mixed media on rice paper, made with a Craft Attitude film overlay, watercolour, vintage ephemera (cigar labelling), skeleton leaves on cradled wood panel
Below - 3 different views -
Good Luck - and....Whatever your dreams may be this Valentine's Day - may they all come true!
7 comments:
well, no children here (as you know), but maybe 17 years of being an unhappy single also qualify me? have to think about having pity parties with myself on Valentine´s days in the future ...
Well, My daughter is grown now. I have been divorce for 14 years. If it wasn't for my love of art/mix media artist/ scrapbooking/card making I don't know where I would be right now. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of this beautiful book.
Like you, those days are behind me now, but I still remember them, and they shaped the person I am today.
My children are grown and the house is empty. For some reason I can't restart my creativeness. I think after all these years my confidence is gone...too concerned with failing than actual doing. I am sure there are people worse off than me because I have a nice roof over my head and plenty of food. But after all the years of "holding down the fort" I've forgotten who I am.
what a really generous gift and for someone who really could use it Trudi. I really don't know of anyone but I wanted you to know how kind your gesture is.
I was 29 yrs. old when I became a single mother. My son was 7 and daughter 4. I struggled to put myself through college and got my master of art degree the same year my son graduated high school (BFA-Design Communications, MA Ceramic Sculpture). For years we got by on ramen noodles, potato sandwiches, and beans and cornbread. I never found "the love of my life". Still, I am blessed with two precious children and 3 grands. See my art on Mixed Media by Zehner on facebook https://www.facebook.com/MixedMediaByZehner?ref=hl Would love to have a copy of your book.
Trudi, this piece is just breathtaking!
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