There are moments when words are truly not enough to express your innermost feelings, but I will try...

When I lost my eldest daughter a few years back, I did not know one day I would write and illustrate a book about our story, our experience.

I did not know one day I would get a grant to help me publish the book.

I certainly did not know I would host the book launching in my own gallery.

And I had no idea I would do my first book reading at the Bicentennial Library of Chattanooga.

I dreamt of showing my art in Venice, Italy in person, but I had no clue one day I would have the opportunity to present my book, my art and share with the loveliest people there in Venice, hosted by Progetto 7LUNE.

It’s been a couple of weeks since this happened. Since I heard our story read in Italian by my beloved friend Silvia Favaretto, a truly surreal experience I will never forget!

It’s only been a few days since I shared my very heart in Italy and one by one, I explained the meaning of the 14 paintings selected for the show.

Silvia interpreted masterfully and in the midst of it all, I found myself moving beyond language barriers through love: mine, theirs, God’s!

I told them our story of Of Loss, Grief and Hope …

Mostly Hope now!

I don’t know what else God is going to do with my life and with this book.

All I know is that He uses everything for good…

Even the most terrible, most painful loses.

I have the feeling this amazing adventure is only beginning.

For more information and to purchase the personalized signed book directly from me. You can also buy directly from Amazon (unsigned):

Of Loss, Grief and Hope: The Journey of the Sibling, the Mother and the Child who went to heaven https://a.co/d/g8cobkW