Being a creative person gives me an avenue to express what is happening in my life, which it can be very healing when the need is there.

Ten years ago, my life changed because of a health challenge. I was in unbearable pain in my head and face which affected my brain. Simple things were hard to do, talking, walking, driving ..I had to teach myself to paint again… this was a something that helped in my healing.

My life now is different than what it was… I was mad and sad …and also hopeful that I would heal. I did heal and I still am healing. I am grateful for my life and all that I get to experience.

“Phoenix Rising” is a painting of my journey through my healing; from the depths of despair, to reaching out to a higher power for guidance, and then stepping into the new me and soaring for unlimited potential.

“Let it Be” is from the Beatles song that popped in my head, as I would obsess over and over about this and that… of course I would start singing the song, which put me in a better mental state.