man, oh man. We are home, and the whirlwind just keeps on going!
So the last post was a few weeks ago. It literally has taken that long to get ourselves back on our feet. We had imagined a Christmas holiday of crafts, sleigh riding and other winter fun. Sadly it mostly consisted of lying on the couch wishing for a less painful death. Ah...the flu.
But, gratefully we came out the other side, rested and ready for adventure! Emery, Mark and I went to Vancouver this weekend for a Baha'i conference. The entire city was engulfed in a foggy cloud for the whole time we were there...it was gorgeous, and a little mysterious. (see these pics from a vancouver blogger who captured the fog so wonderfully...) I loved being in that city, the big lights and action. It felt like I was being let out of a cage for a moment. In terms of the conference it was wonderful to see old friends, though I really wish I could have had more time with some friends from Vancouver - especially you fellow bloggers (you know who you are!:)) But it felt as though we have been working so hard in the trenches in a battle for years now, and this little conference was like being brought into a meeting of the generals and commanders and we got to see the big picture for a second. To see the whole layout of folks all over the country working together for a common goal. Its really inspiring. I am excited to be helping a group of mom's in Aridrie (a nearby community) to work with children and support their already awesome community activities.
I also had a chance to visit with a old friend from university, who I love and miss so much and wish I could see more.
All in all it was a wonderful trip.
In the day I got home I finished this painting. Its a lot bigger than the others and a refreshing break from the rigid composition I had been using. I am not sure about it all still, but I think of it as a chance to play.
we are still engulfed in thick fog here and loving it. i can't recall so many consecutive days of fog. you're lucky you were here for it.
ReplyDeleteLove the painting. To me it seems to speak of the hard work to a better future & why we need to get there.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting Angie! Love the yellow. I see two modes of generating power- wind power, human biking power. Glad to hear you made it to the conference. The dense coast calls me everyday...it never goes away. I want to be held inside a fog and grounded by the ocean. I miss cedar trees.
ReplyDeleteI'll call you today and maybe we can set up a play date with the kids....your kids and the big kid inside me and you:)
Wow I really love this painting!
ReplyDeleteI love this painting too, and I loved holding little Emery. Your virtue sun is such a good idea!
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I can't believe I only saw the back of your head for 30 mins the whole time you were here! Well, that is kids and a busy conference weekend I guess! great job painting up a storm and raising a family angie! You are amazing woman.
ReplyDeleteSo great to have seen you, even though it was only a quick hello, passing by on the street! Hopefully we'll have a better visit another time.
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