Dog Rescue , Lana Schippers, Beth Seman , Hope Cruser and Tracy Sepela

I finished my cocker spaniel sketch for Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England Fundraiser . It is exciting to give back to the world of Dog Rescue . I have such admiration for the strength and passion I see in , Lana Schippers, Beth Seman, Hope Cruser and Tracy Sepela and so many more who volunteer. They are the heroes and the hope for so many dogs . 

We had the sweetest little cocker name " Baily " who was only full of kindness, and this donation will be made in his name . 

Thank you , and big pat on the back to all who work at Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England ! You are amazing !  

Hard lessons that I needed to learn !

It has been 3 1/2 years since I have done a Art show . With Anita by my side , we packed the truck and off we went to Freeport Fall Festival . I brought all the tools I needed a walker ,cane and a big basket of hope . We requested that our tents be next to each other, and Anita was always right there. 

I can write " I DID IT " 

I can also write that I am a stubborn and passionate artist , which can be good or bad .  The big lesson here is that I have a very long journey of healing to take place before I do another show . 

Sunday night after the show , my neurological symtoms showed up loud and clear . They included tremors , slur speech and teeth chattering and so much pain . Off to bed I went only to have a nightmare that I was going back on IV Antibiotics, I woke up screaming "NO ! NO ! 

So my body was sending me a message , that I was now hearing loud and clear . IV Antibiotic was the worst year of my life and I am NOT doing that again !! NO more pushing ! Moderation , healing , and resting are my new goals. 

New goals are to be ,rest in my chair and sketch ,on my really good days ,to paint in my studio or work in my garden . I am listening to my lessons !!!!!!!