So……..where do I begin? Things have been improving for me so much. I feel like this big, heavy weight has lifted off of me and I feel like I can function and that I have a purpose and that I am being led in a direction that is exciting. It all started this summer when my headaches became much less painful. I still get them about 3 days a week, which was less than before, and the pain level is not as high so I can get rid of them much quicker. This allowed me to be much more active this past summer and I was able to take my kids and go and do a lot of great things.
Then in August or September my dear friend Steph from Woodinville went to an Art Gallery and asked how I could get my work shown in there and one thing led to another and now I will be having my first gallery show July 1, 2011 @ 315 N.36th street Suite 201, Seattle, WA 98103 named Studio R, home of the Black Rapid Strap company. I am so excited!!!
Next, I have been in contact with Partners Relief and Development and am hoping to go to Chiang Mai, Thailand this Winter to learn more about the work they do there to help the Karen refugees from Burma. This has been so exciting for me! I really have a strong desire in my heart to capture the strength and humanity of these people w/ my photography and also voice record their stories so that I can come back and share w/ whoever will listen about their terrible circumstances.
I want to use my gallery show as a platform to bring attention to the war crimes and totalitarian regime in Burma, and have all of the proceeds of my artwork go towards www.partnersworld.org . I have sent in my application and am waiting for final authorization before I can book my flight!
Sometimes I just want to pinch myself, and I ask myself, “Is this really my life?” I have so much joy & peace. My suffering has greatly diminished and I walk with a bounce in my step and a smile on my face. My friends and people around me notice a difference, so it’s not just my imagination, things are getting so much better!!!!
Stepping out in Faith that all things will be a go (for this trip) I am setting up a photobooth w/ hay bale, pumpkins and leaves @ my church’s Harvest Carnival .
Here are the details! I need to raise some money for my tickets, flights are really expensive this winter to go over there.
I give thanks to God for all he is doing in my life and all that He will continue to do and wait patiently for everything to come together with patience and understanding.
If anyone is so inclined, PRAY FOR ME! I need it greatly!
