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No matter our age
There is a place within us
That remembers
And longs for
And loves
Our lost innocence.
For me now, my life seems to end and begin again on the day my beloved died. It was a year ago , on June 17, 2006, that I posted an image called 'The Lion's Roar', not knowing that within hours my soul mate of thirty years would leave me. On that day I lost my love ... I lost my innocence. I no longer believe in happily ever after, but I still believe in the beauty, the wonder, and the healing power of nature, art, and love. The love I have received from my family, the hugs from my grandchildren, the birth of my new grandson, the love and support from past and newfound friends and artists here, have all kept my spirit going. And doing my art, and viewing others art, has kept my spirit growing. The beauty of nature has been so healing, and the kisses from my doxies have kept the joy alive in my heart.
It has been a year of indescribable heartache for me, a year of change and challenge, and transformation, a year of loneliness beyond anything I can put into words, a year of deafening silence, a year of living without LJ's music, a year without LJ's love. But I have survived when I thought I wouldn�t. I have done things I thought I couldn't, I have created over a hundred images, and I am learning to have a new relationship with myself, and with my beloved, a relationship of being grateful for the love, the life, and the memories and passion we shared.
I want to give a special hug to all who have been so supportive of me, of my art, this past year. I will be forever thankful for the gift of your images, of your caring, and your friendship. Carol
Image credits and notes:
Another in my AFRICA- Survival in the Wild Series, created in Photoshop CS, using a cub photo compliments of Shannon and Jonathan, painting techniques, and a painted skies background by Ferguson.
I thought about what I would post on this anniversary and decided on lions, because the year began and ended with lions. Lions have always held special meaning to me since my childhood, for their beauty and strength. Butterflies symbolize transformation and this one is filled with hearts. And those wildflowers grew close to our home here in Colorado.
Comments (73)
Virtual_World
Simply beautiful. So sorry for your lost!!
LudyMelltSekher
{@}>---Hello my dear friend,Excellent work..wonderful scene..superb!!!!!!!!! A million stars from my **** Happy day, Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy<---<---@
MarciaGomes
fanttica obra,belos tigre.Amei.+++++++++5
CarolTate
Beautiful work Carol.............my thoughts & prayers are always with you. Stay strong, Blessings Carol Tate
npauling
What a wonderful picture to post to mark the first year of the loss of your beloved husband. It is great that you have kept making your wonderful art throughout, we have certainly appreciated that, and hope that that has helped in the healing. I love how these little cubs are looking at your flowers and the butterfly. Beautiful.
morghana
WOW!...this is a beauty!. Impressive and wonderful work!!!!
jif3d
I'm so glad you kept posting your wonderful artworks, despite your loss and we all know LJ's spirit is still around and smiling on us ! The cub in the middle looks like he wants to play with the butterfly, but his brother/sister will beat him to it ! they are so cute, you just wanna hug them ! LOL & ~Cheers~ :o)
Blush
Beautiful... Love this Hugs Susan`
bpclarke
What an incredible journey you have come to. Full circle. Beginnings, endings and back to beginnings again. Superbly told and captured in this image. It took me nearly 7 years to get to a point I didn't want to cry every day after my husband passed. Family and friends make ALL the difference in the world. Lots of hugs and love to you. Bunny
eekdog
adorable!
FrenchKiss
You have been amazingly creative in the past year, Carol, and I just know LJ would have been so proud of you, not only for your art but for your strength in dealing with his loss. He would have loved this image. It's so beautiful, as you are, and your thoughts on innocence are very moving. Many warm hugs to you!
kansas
Gorgeous artwork. I know your heart aches, but 30 years with the one you love is surely a gift you will treasure for the rest of your life. Those years made you the artist you are today. May God comfort you.
oiram
this is very wonderfull work.
ParaMerlina
Wow!!!
pops
Blessings
Gor111
Oh what a lovely, sweet, adorable and heart feeling piece of art! Carol give you beloved husband a smile and show him that you now that he is watching you! Biggest hugs, Roland!!!
Flint_Hawk
Your words & art speak to my heart!!! Very touching!!!
zhaanman
Aaaaaaawww!!!
ericfarris
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so cute, magnific tribute for your love, sur he is always at your side. Fav! Thanks for this one Hugssssssss
louly
We don't know each other but my heart broke for you one year ago, I always felt it was the most difficult thing someone could live. Your words are truly inspiring and brought tears to my eyes. But it is true, it was a gift to know such love with a soul mate. A really wonderful picture to mark the anniversary and your new life. I especially like the flowers :)
DRAKELOT
This is just beautiful Carol ... We all miss him. Love you ... Antonio.
summer1412
Oh Carol...your words made me cry like a baby over here... I know how losing someone can be so very hard. LJ was - and still is, for me - an inspiration to many here and others, I imagine, outside of this site. It is with fondness that he is remembered. From what I can tell, your words about him and how you speak of him, he was a beautiful man. His beauty lives on in you. The thing, I noticed, when dealing with the loss of someone you love, is to close your eyes and remember their smile...and hold onto it, for it is the life in you sometimes. My thoughts and blessings are always with you, Carol. And you may not know me well, but please feel free to contact me if you ever just need someone to talk to. I'm always here. =) Beautiful, beautiful picture.
mamabobbijo
A stunning testament to the strength of a love that transcends all. My heart and thoughts are with you. I pray that this year will bring you the strength to hear his music within yourself. It's there waiting for you to be able to hear it again. A touching and beautiful tribute. BJ
danob
Goodness me Carol you always manage to make my jaw drop with your very beautiful works of art!!
FUNJOKER
Excellent.....Excellent work!!!*****.
cwrw
Carol - what an incredibly beautiful and moving tribute to LJ and your life and love together. Your love and your passion shine through everything you do- you are a very special person girl and I feel so honored to have been able to get to know you this past year and share with you some the ups and downs you've been through. Your love for LJ will always live on through your heart and your art. You ROAR girl! Wish I had more arms to hug you with!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Gorgeous wildlife you are so clever doing this type of art. I wouldn't know where to start. This is beautiful! Cathy xoxoxo
kimariehere
oh how darling they are carol!! TOTALLY HEARTWARMING !!! tenderbabies in the grass!! oh just wonderful!!! A FAVE!!!
LadyFire_Ice
What an AWESOME++++ dedication. I truly admire your strength Carol,,, This image is so very precious,,, not only in it's cuteness but in it's significant meaning to you. You are a survivor hon,, I can't even begin to imagine life without Pedro. You are an inspiration to me my dear,,, Hugssss and Kissessss to you,, Linda :-)
Bothellite
I've been away for a long time, missed the anniversary, although a sad remembrance. You go before most of us on that lonely road and yet, as you say, it's also full of love. Your art has become an immense leap and it was fabulous before. What is it about pain that drives artists to create? My hat is off to you. You are on another level and although you feel alone you know that you are surely not. Cheers.