This painting has been floating around in my head for a few weeks now. It was inspired by my real life. My oldest daughter, Tara, awoke about 3 in the morning overcome with stress. She is a full time graduate student, with a full time job and and she is trying to maintain a long distance relationship with her boyfriend of 4 years. Sometimes she just gets a little overwhelmed. She tiptoed downstairs to get a drink, trying not to disturb anyone. I did not hear her at all, but found myself awake at the same time...when I discovered she was awake and a bundle of nerves I did what any mother would do...I comforted her and reassured her that life would get easier soon. I sat on her bed until her slow and steady breathing told me she was sound asleep...then I went back to bed and lay awake the rest of the night...
Being a mother never stops, does it? Even when they are all grown up, you still worry...you still feel their pains and joys. It is like your hearts are tethered together forever!
I will be listing this special painting on Ebay tonight. Is there someone who you feel tethered forever to?
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4 comments:
Oh Cris what a beautiful painting right from the heart. I think my heart is tethered to her too.
Wonderful painting Cris, I feel like this with my kids too.
Micki x
This is a beautiful heart felt art work. I'm glad i have art because it allows me to express the pain and joy that comes with being a mother. sometimes one doesn't have the words but it can be expressed in our art making. it's difficult to see our children struggling, especially when we are so proud of how they are living their lives. your daughter sounds like she is a very special person.
Mothers never stop worrying!! I sooo agree I lay awake worrying about my boys. A beautiful painting:O) Thanks for sharing
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