
Reflections of Serenity.
Listening to Simon & Garfunkel
“Bridge Over Troubled Water” on repeat.
Feeling blessed with peace.
Feeling sad for those suffering.
Thinking of a sweet little girl, Eva Love,
in a coma with a traumatic brain injury from a freak fall from a golf cart.
Thinking of a blogging friend who left this world
two years ago Sunday – way too soon.
Realizing how precious life is.
Feeling blessed by a random phone call
from my 2-1/2 year old grandie girl.
Relaxing at home with the man
who saved me so many years ago.
Ramblings from a happy, imperfect, content
girl/woman/wife/mom/grandma/friend/lover of life.
Reflections of Serenity
painted with love.
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Written Sunday evening.
That’s a beautiful painting.
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Thank you Ro!
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How beautiful
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Thanks!
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Oh Jodi!! Your words touched my heart and your painting is just sooo full of peace and beauty! ❤❤
And I love the song.
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Thanks C! I could listen to it on repeat for hours! It is so relaxing to paint to 🙂 ❤
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That’s beautiful Jodi.
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Thank you Mimi.
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Jodi,
Such a wonderful and serene creation Jodi accompanied by your beautiful thoughts and reflections
It means so much to me that you have mentioned remembrances of Terry’s passing 2 years ago as part of your inspiration in creating this painting today.
So touching.
Love, Gary
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Oh I miss him so much! I know nothing compared to you, but I want you to know I do as well. He really was one of the very very special people in this world! Those of us who knew him were surely blessed! Loving so means missing so too! Sending hugs and love!
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What a nice way to start my day by reading your words and seeing your painting. Very touching.
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What a nice way to start my dat with your words and painting. Very touching. You are always an inspiration.
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Thank you so much! You sure brightened my day with your comment!
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I can’t believe it has been 2 years already. I miss reading Terry’s thoughts and adventures
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I know – seems like yesterday – but to Gary seems so long I know. Still miss sweet Terry. He was really one of the sweetest ever!
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One of a kind
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Such a serene painting… beautiful ❤️
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Thank you – exactly how I was feeling… ❤
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Love the simplicity of the blue mono scape. Lovely and peaceful thoughts to go with it.
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Thanks so much! I was feeling very serene.
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Beautiful painting!! And beautiful poem. Praying for little Eva. 🙏
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Thanks Michelle – My heart is heavy, but hopeful for her! ❤
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A beautiful watercolour landscape Jodi…
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Thanks Evelyn!
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The painting is a great piece of art in its own right. But your wonderful words about serenity adds deep meaning to the watercolour. Thanks for sharing, Jodi!
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Thank you Peter. I was feeling such strong emotions…
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Absolutely amazing painting… such sad but hopeful words. So sorry for your loss.
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Thank you so much!!
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Thoughtful, beautiful, special. 💙
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Thank you Susan
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It seems that many times it is difficult to achieve serenity amidst the turmoil of life in today’s world. You have found beautiful ways through your lovely art and your inspiring words. How fortunate am I to receive your gifts that provide serenity just when I need it the most! “Serenity is not freedom from the storm; but peace amid the storm.” – S A Jefferson-Wright. Thank-you!
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I’m sorry to hear you “need” this message. Hope all is ok ❤ But I'm glad to know it was meaningful to you! Sending peace and hugs! ❤ ❤
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What a beautiful painting! We do need to pause and be thankful, every day. (K)
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Hi Jodi, your painting is beautiful and serene! Amazing how what we FEEL can be shared through a painting. Sorry to hear of the tragic accident of your little friend and your loss of a blogging friend. Hugs! 😘💕
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Thanks so much Jill!! It is a great way to express life and feelings 🙂 ❤
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Sometimes we take too many things in life for granted.
That’s a beautiful painting, Jodi!
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so often! thank you shweta!
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beautiful watercolor landscape Jodi, not to mention your powerful words…
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Thanks Jenna! I was feeling very emotional ❤
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beautiful, Jodi…
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Such love reflections Jodi. Thank you.
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The painting portrays serenity so well, mixed in with a little bit of sadness…at least to me. And I think you are right in that life is a combination of things to be thankful for and things that bring sorrow. Accepting that both will always be with us helps us achieve serenity, I think. Especially if it is always combined with true compassion for those who are grieving and/or suffering.
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Your comment is so eloquent and thoughtful! Thank you Ann!
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Love it! Your paintings inspire me, Jodi.
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That is a very sweet thing to hear. Thank you!!
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Love love love your painting. Reflections.
Your reflecting poem is a nice tribute to those you have lost & grateful for the abundance in your life.
Greatful for you.
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Beautiful Jodi!! I would love for you to do a watercolor tutorial for us. Even just a photo of the steps to create a project. Just once a month….that would be awesome! Please consider, I love your work!
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You flatter me so! Thank you Tami! I am so nervous to do such a thing as a video. I always lack the confidence the painting will turn out. Because often they don’t! I will try to remember to take “steps” photos though and try to post one a month or so. Thanks for the idea and the interest!
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