This piece was recently published in the Somerset Studio January/February 2007 issue on page 114. It is called “Time”.
I created this piece during August 2006 when my Dad was so ill.
We were learning there was nothing more the cancer doctor could treat him with to stop his lymphoma/leukemia and that he was dying. We did not know how much longer he had, 1 week, a few months or a year. This piece is a reflection of 10 years my Dad fought leukemia and Parkinson’s disease, and my finding comfort in a bible verse.
My father passed less than 3 weeks later. I am grateful for the “Time” that we had knowing we needed to cherish each moment. The hardest part for me was comforting him as he was afraid of leaving his family. He fretted about many things and wanted to discuss them with me. For some reason he never discussed his death with my Mom or my siblings. I like to think it was because I was his little “document” historian. I reminded my Dad until the end – how we needed to be thankful that God gave us so much more time together.
While that “time” was never enough – it is the comfort I find in my Dad’s death.
Bless you Nancy, this is a very special artwork, Thankyou for sharing the very moving story behind it. I love this Bible verse too..
this is wonderful work ..nancy.
Wishing you a wonderful New Year 2007.
Oh my dear what a beautiful piece and I am so sorry about your dad, but glad you did have the much needed time to be with him and I know he rests more peaceful now, as you do I am sure! may TIME heal your sorrow and your family's as well! may the New Year be joyous and artfilled! your work is so wonderful and pleased to hear that it is in the new Somerset!!! it deserves to be!!! keep creating!!!! hugs to you my friend!! love Linda
Nancy…this post is so touching and i love the piece you created.
Nancy — beautiful TIME piece – and a lovely tribute to the time you and your dad spent together :)
Your post agitates also me, beautiful heart- and artwork – congratulations!
It's so wonderful to see that your dad made you create such fabulous pieces Nancy.
This is so beautiful and so meaningful Nancy….thank you for sharing and congrats on having your piece published…
Kim
This is such a beautiful piece, so meaningful. And how wonderful for you that you were able to spend that time with him.
Congrats Nancy !! this is wonderful !! :)