Held in the Arms of an Angel

“Held” – 11″ x 14″ – Prints available. Original SOLD.

Ceremony. Communion. Connection. What a wonderful day in the studio commemorating the 1-year anniversary of my mother’s transitioning back into spirit form.

With several thousand kilometres between us, I couldn’t join my father, sister, and brother at the gravesite in Ottawa. So for 8 hours before their FaceTime call, I focused on being with my mother in the painting studio.

It may sound odd, but I feel closer to her now than I did in her last years with dementia.

As I lived several provinces away, phone & video calls didn’t always seem to register with her. I could feel her recognition, however, when I visited, even if she couldn’t translate her thoughts into words anymore.

Now, I celebrate her freedom from her pained body and mind.

I’m so grateful she chose to let go right before the pandemic – for her Highest Good and the Good of All.

That made it possible for me to spend a month with my father after the funeral, before travel restrictions. More importantly, he didn’t have to suffer not being able to visit her at the long-term care residence when they locked down.

Maman, you were always a great planner! Thanks for your gift of Divine Timing.

And thanks for this painting we co-created together on the anniversary of your passing from this world back to your Home beside God, where I know you continue to hold us, support us, love us, and connect with us in various ways.

I may no longer be able to hug you as I so loved to do. But I felt held on February 3rd, with my head close to your celestial heart, wrapped in your arms and your wings.

Shine on, blessed mother, in your eternally radiant Spirit Self. Your Light continues to guide me in mine.