Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Grief is a Journey...

I look around my scraproom and think - what is this all for anyways? It's weird because art is my life, and creativity is therapeutic - I know it is. I am always preaching that, and yet, now it's hard for me to be interested in it at all.

I got myself a special journal, specifically for dealing with the grief I have over losing my mom. I will share the pages that aren't too personal with you as I go. Here are the first two...



I am still committed to Julie Balzer's "Art Journal Every Day" project, and these two pages are my contribution for this week.

Don't forget to check out Julie's AJED post tomorrow!

P.S. I fully expect to have some happy posts in here too - I just have always believed it is important to journal all of your feelings - not just the pleasant ones. Now is my time to test that theory, right?

Thanks for visiting and I will be back soon with another update.

love,
Michelle
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9 comments:

  1. erinrwillisFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Michelle, the 'phone' page gave me chills. I have experienced much of what you will be going through these next few days, weeks, months.... I don't at all mean to make this about me, but I just want to let you know that I can empathize with you. My BIL was riding his motorcycle when he was killed by a drunk driver in August 2003. My dad died very suddenly in February 2004. - So I kind of know the range of emotions you will be feeling. Some days are ok, some days not... but please, please know that I am thinking of you daily. Hugs to you.

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  2. MaritFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I don't know what to say dear... your pages go so deep and it came right into my heart...

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  3. DebFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    You're right--grief is a journey--and one whose various paths you may find yourself traveling many times in the coming weeks, months, even years, sometimes when you least expect it. I still find myself reaching for the phone to call my mother because we spoke every day. And how I look forward to dreams where she or my dad, also gone, visit me! I pray you will have peace on your own grief journey and that one day you will be able to smile, even laugh, through your tears. God bless you.

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  4. chris aFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Your pages are wonderful and so filled with love. After my mother passed, I made a quilt top with some of her fabrics - it was totally unlike anything I would have normally done BUT I just could not quilt it and finish it so I put the quilt top away - finally this past summer (10 years after she passed), I was able to quilt and bind it. I am now using it on our bed and it always brings me happy memories. I also want to add to what Deb said about dreams - I still dream about my parents and others who have passed - their memories will always remain in my heart and mind. Sending you good thoughts and prayers.

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  5. McMGrad89February 3, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I experienced a similar thing when my father passed away. I am feeling what you are feeling

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  6. JennekeFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Beautiful pages, Michelle.
    I know what you're feeling and I'm thinking about you a lot.

    XXXJenneke

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  7. anne g-iFebruary 6, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    What ever it is you are feeling at any given moment - even questioning your art - is o.k. There are no rights or wrongs or time tables. Your pages are stunning and so full of emotion. Take Care - we will miss you on Saturday and are looking forward to seeing you in March.

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  8. cheryl@scrapaddict4sureFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I think this a good process to work thorugh grief.

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  9. AngeeFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    wow. I'm a first-timer here, and I'll be back over and over. I'm so sorry about your mom. I can't even imagine.. I think it's really healthy to keep going creatively. Prayers are sent your way. :)

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