Creations

As my first post was quite intense and was actually a piece I wrote awhile ago as an op-ed for a class on maternal and child health in developing nations - and the need there is to either create simple steps for change. I thought I might write about something less on the fervently impassioned side of 'healthonomics' and more about life; new life. This year my sister and two of my cousins- both on my mother's side- are all expecting their firstborns! Well one of my cousins'  Ruby and her husband had their little baby girl Jasmine in July and tomorrow, yes tomorrrow my other cousin John and his wife Rita will be having their little baby boy Aiden! In my excitement I thought I would use my creativity to make little crochet hats and things for the little ones and also start some paintings which need some further polishing up and more than just the background I've completed! Creativity- just another part of us complexly and wholly individualistic.

With these new beginnings come a great adventure, seeing little lives grow and learn day by day and step by step. It reminds me that every detail of our life is designed, every character, strength, gift, talent, need, desire, purpose, and plan are all imprinted right there inside of us. A genome of a different measure. Details entwined into our very being before we were even formed in our mothers womb. I know it's hard to imagine that these intricate, intimate features were all part of a workmanship created by God; but for me it gives me peace, strength, and courage to face whatever this world may produce. Knowing that you were not left without the right materials to grow, learn and accomplish your purpose- is comforting.

Below are some of my own creations of art.