Saturday, August 8, 2009

paintings that heal.

ashlynn painted this all by herself. no direction was given. just put the colors in the paint tray && let her go. she decided to paint a picture of my dad riding his bike. the thing that struck me when i looked at it... was the clouds look a little like wings. it brought a tear to my eye. for the thought of heaven && for the word love. her tender heart is finally starting to heal. it has been in a million little pieces without her papa. literally. my prayer for the last 4 months has been that she would see joy in life once again. for her to remember my dad for who he was in her life. this wonderful gift that no one else was able to share but the two of them. a unique bond that was && is so precious to me. this is her way of expressing her peace of papa being with his Jesus. praise God for healing hearts. they bring an amazing peace.

8 comments:

Joanie said...

Oh, my Goodnes. How heartbreakingly beautiful.

joy said...

What a sweet picture. I'm so glad that God is answering your prayer for healing in Ash. We love you guys! I hope that you are finding healing as well.

Mama Mote said...

It is amazing how kids find their own ways to heal and express that healing. It is hard to see them go through it, but glad God answered your prayer for her. Hope you are doing well.

Irish Girl said...

I thought they were wings! what a sweet pic!

Linda Z said...

That is so beautiful, Summer. I hope you'll frame and cherish it forever! :)

The Murphy Family said...

Aww... she has her mama's creativity. I love it!

Lisa Leonard said...

the clouds do look like wings. love the painting!!

Julie said...

That's just about the most precious thing I've ever seen....on so many different levels! What a talented little girl!

:)