healing prayer
I did this little painting last night. No need to explain what inspired it. My little guy holding his dad’s hand, in those adorable hospital pajamas. Hes doing great, but being attached to that machine when all you want to do is run and dance and play can be frustrating. I am admiring his patience.
I have been enjoying all the wonderful art hanging on the walls of the Alberta Children’s Hospital. There are days when I question what I do, and think – “man, for the years of university I have, and the effort I put into my work, I should have been a doctor. At least then I could be saving lives and doing something truly useful”.** Yup. I have thoughts like that. But seeing the art on the walls of the hospital and knowing that it inspires people and enriches lives makes me feel so much more proud of the career I chose.
Along Marcel’s hallway there is a series of lithographs by Alberta artist John Snow. They caught my attention right away and I had to look them up. They are just gorgeous. I love the lithographic process, and the beautiful marks and colors he makes. His own story of making prints in small town Alberta, is inspiration in itself.
**I should clarify, this is a totally irrational statement, and by no means do I intend to say the effort and skill of doctors is easily attainable. After this event we all agree, there is a special place in heaven for doctors and nurses who dedicate their careers to helping people.
