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If a picture is worth a thousand words, I pray this one brings thousands of thanks to each one of you who sent prayers, a card, and supplies.
I havent posted since Hurricane Helene came through my Town, in Western North Carolina, USA, and changed all of our lives.
I'm finding it important to focus more on what I have not lost, than what I have.
I have not lost my life, family and close friends and pets all safe.
I have not lost my faith, my world wide friends of community, and support.
(I did lose my home and much of my belongings)
I had a plan to get back to each individually, and that went the way of my life BH(before Helene). I moved several times, before finally getting stable housing Nov 1- and these cards were my touch stones in each new space.
There are no words to express how much the support, friendship and generosity of my on line art communities mean to me- to all of us.
Art saves live, and heals, and united in our WOYWW community, we care for and with, each other.
I have shared these cards and some of the supplies with many other artists, and pray they will find the strength of community in them that I do.
Much of the paint and paper when into our child play pop ups while our schools and daycares were closed. I know there were prayers in every stroke of the pen and brush.
(if you don't see your card, a little artist, may have taken it for their own!)
Thank you!
9 comments:
Oh Robyn, I had no idea you’d been through all this, I’m so very sorry. What a shock and upheaval you’ve had to cope with, I’m glad you’re finally in proper accommodation again. Those cards are wonderful and show how much people care about you. Sending you huge hugs as you face a very different future.
LLJ 4 xx
It’s hard to take in all the trauma and hardships which have faced you. So thankful that you, your family and your pets are alright and you finally have a stable place to live. Praying for you and all those recovering from the effects of the disaster. Angela #15
I'm so sorry I didn't know either. I hope that things can get back to "normal" soon but glad that you and your loved ones were all ok. Much love. Helen #2
Sorry you've been through so much and hope you are able to settle into the new place. Sending hugs and hopes for a relaxed woyww, Angela x11x
I'm so sorry you were so badly impacted by Helene. Hopefully now with stable housing you can begin the process of finding your new normal. Enjoy your WOYWW Rachel #17
I am so sorry that you have been through this Robyn. Thank God that you are all safe. Hope you can start to rebuild now that you have stable housing. Stay safe and Happy WOYWW.
That's devastating Robyn, I'm so sorry you had to go through it, I had no idea I knew someone in the middle of that terrible hurricane. My SIL lives in Tennessee and was close, but not affected. The amount of cards you received shows how much you are loved, and I'm sure helps to keep you going day by day. Hoping things will get better as the months go by, ❤️Lindart #14
I am so sorry to hear how badly you were affected by Helene. Hoping that things improve soon. All the best from WOYWW Susan #5
gosh, late visiting the last posters and like everyone else I had no idea things hit you so hard. With luck life will get back to normal (or was passes as, these days) and all the cards helped lift your spirits even a little. Trans-Atlantic hugs, coming your way.
Catching up on the later posters from WOYWW day!
Mary Anne (8)
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