Today's picture was taken on July 24 of 2008. The day after Mattie was diagnosed with cancer. It is hard to believe this photo was taken five years ago today and that Mattie is no longer with us. Art became an important part of our lives while Mattie was battling cancer. It was therapeutic for all of us. In fact the boat you see floating in our tub, was the first art project Mattie created in the cancer clinic at the Hospital. While Peter and I were meeting with Mattie's oncologist and trying to wrap our heads around his treatment plan that day, Mattie worked with Jenny and Jessie (his art therapists) and built this boat. You wouldn't believe how many pieces of art Mattie created while battling cancer. I would say we are talking hundreds of pieces and so many were beautifully on display during Mattie's celebration of life reception. In fact, during Mattie's celebration of life event there were two rooms devoted to just his art, it almost felt like you were walking into an art show. That is how prolific Mattie was while dealing with cancer!
Quote of the day: One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things. ~ Henry Miller
This may be a first.... I am posting the blog early in the day. Peter and I leave for London today and the notion of flying makes me very uneasy and almost physically sick. So it will take whatever energy I have to keep it together for almost an eight hour flight. Nonetheless, I am reflecting on Miller's quote and I know Peter and I could certainly could use a "new way of seeing things."
The next time you hear from me, I will hopefully be in England. I know several of you have already emailed me about awaiting photos each day from our trip. I promise not to disappointment and you may actually hear from Peter as well while we are away!
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