I am so lucky

Spring Break Shoreline

Acrylic on Canvas

30 x 30 inches 

Barbara Muir © 2007

I admit  I was feeling a bit down today.  I'm sick of this virus, and

also so worried that the government will ease restrictions, and

that the virus will spike.  Most people are conscientious, but

some aren't, and they are the source of worry.  Steven

cheered me up, by doing what I often do if he's unhappy --

helping me notice all that's good in my life.  And there is

so much.  I should feel guilty for ever being anything but happy.

-- But wait, let's skip the guilt for now.

This painting is in our front hall -- it's the first thing you see

when you come in the house, and that seems right.  This is

a painting of me with our sons.  It's only fitting for Mother's

Week that I include it.  I love how the boys look -- both

so cool in their own stages of life.  And they mean the

world to me.  I remember the day this highlights, and

being down by the water.  My oldest was home from

university, and we all went to the lake.  Paintings

can hold so much -- memory, feeling -- in this case

the love that fills our world with happiness.  

Our family has grown since that day, and just gets

more and more wonderful.

Have a loving your family day.