“Fred” was my dad’s nickname for me. This painting was inspired by a black and white photograph he took to complete an assignment for a photography class he was taking while stationed at Grissom Air Force Base. I was happy here because I adored my dad. He was smart, funny, and loved everyone.
I feel happy today and I wish he and Mom could be a part of the good news. Yesterday I talked about the risks we are taking with this unexpected move, and today we learned that the bank’s appraisal was good! The house came in at the expected value. We have a close date and time! It’s a GO! We will have our own home after many years of temporary living and losses!!!!!
I feel like the girl I used to be- trusting, believing that good things happen if you work hard and do good, if you love everybody like my dad, if you always try your best, if you are grateful for everything you’re given, if you are a good sport when you lose and an even better sport when you win, that kindness matters, and bad days never last forever.
WOOT! I’m going HOME soon!!!!!!!!!!! Just SIX DAYS until close! Thank you to all of you who have prayed for me and my family. Your prayers were felt and have made a difference! God bless you and yours.
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- Guitar and painting journey continues with “How Great thou Art”

- Guitar and Painting Journey Continues!

- Ukulele too!

- Guitar and painting – New blog series!

- NEW Angels and Church Painting “Christmas at Southside”

- Exclusive Sneak Peek: 2025 Christmas Oil Painting Event

- New Painting – “Cassie Reading”

- New Painting “Bluebirds”

- New Painting – “The Stone is Rolled Away” – Easter LIVE!

- New Painting! Easter 2025

- New Nativity Christmas Painting 2024!

- Book 3 is out! People & Places

- New Painting – Autumn Trees

- 2nd New Book in Series Out!

- My New Book is Out!

- “Realism or Impressionism?”





