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Time has gone by so quickly since my last blog – whole life times slipping through the hour glass of life.

Last December, I was given the most sad and equally the most generous gift – to be present to the last days of my beloved friend’s (Charlotte), life.  I thought we would grow old together, watch the Perseids with a bottle of Baileys, share holidays and wholly days. But other plans were in play, by greater forces- than my wishing could undo.

In her dying she gave me, so many insights about living. I give thanks everyday for all the teachings she left me with, my life is forever changed and blessed. When she left, a small girl child and a white stallion were riding the skies with her – maybe you saw them in the night sky, just days after Christmas?

This painting was created about a month after her passing, it came with a quiet ease as if being guided by other hands. It is called ‘from the other side’ because I feel it has an energy as if looking through something that you can’t quite get into focus – or don’t need to. It sometimes feels watery and airy, and the next ethereal.

There is a song by Canadian Jazz singer Johanna Sillanpaa with the lyrics – ‘How long are the days on the other side?’ when we are touched by mortality – we search for something to hang our hearts onto.

For my dear Charlotte, ever missed, always held in my heart, til we once again lift the glass of life together!