To Paint Again

I've just rediscovered my blog...Between then and now I've 1) Had 7 surgeries, 2) Been a caregiver for my mom until her death in Sept. 2010, 3) Started and almost finished divorce proceedings (after 30 years of marriage), and 4) Moved to Bend, Oregon to begin a new life. Chapter 2. Sigh. But I haven't painted---Me! The one who has always coached everyone else to paint. I can hear my teacher Harley Brown saying "Make the first stroke." I need to move a mountain of boxes out of the way to find my art materials. It's a season, and something in my heart lies dormant. Is there too much hurt in the way? I want to start...then all of a sudden sleep sounds very good. I post this to keep myself accountable. As I paint, I'll display the results. Come along for the ride.