The Gift
Celebrating the miracle of renewal
I awaken with the light of the new dawn
As springtime returns to the Earth
I bring blessings from the realms of spirit
May hope fill your heart like a budding flower
All potential is here… now…
Soon I will stand, and walk into life
~ Kim McElroy
THE STORY BEHIND THE ART
When I met Sally she shared with me a photo of her mare and foal The gentle love in the mare's eye was a wonder to behold, and the image of the filly’s sweet, scrunched up nose made me smile. I knew I would want to paint them. A year later, when I chose to paint the painting I sent a photo of the completed work to Sally to share. She called me in tears. Haltingly, she explained that the timing of receiving the photo was a poignant coincidence, for she had picked up her mail that day after burying her mare, the one depicted in the painting, who had died of colic. Her tears were a mix of grief from the loss of her mare, and joy at seeing her so beautifully depicted in my painting. Through it all, she became aware that there was a glimmer of healing being offered to her heavy heart at the prophetic appearance of the photo in her mail. She decided to purchase the original to commemorate her love for her mare.