Don&#39;t wait for the things to get better. Life will always be complicated. Learn to be happy right now, otherwise you&#39;ll run out of time. We find ourselves weighed down with things that keep us from living in freedom, such as staying busy, entertaining ourselves with distractions, anger, bitterness, jealousy and comparison. Sometimes even illness can control our lives, leaving us empty and lonely, confused and surrounded by darkness. Thankfully, God&#39;s love is so full of freedom and light. What if we threw off everything that hindered and the sin that so easily entangles, and run with perseverance the race marked out for us?

L.S. attended the clay class for years at Piedmont-Fayette Cancer Wellness Center. This is the last piece she completed before her 7-year cancer journey took her corporeal life. Although she did not name this, we believe she was aware that her journey was taking her to the light when she was working on this piece. Her son said that he believes her love of and involvement with the arts kept her in their lives years longer than they expected, and for that he is grateful.

Tree of Light

Living with lymphoma was a life changing event. Having to retire early and quit working left me with needing something to do. The arts and getting in touch with my creativity helped me face my changed reality.

Holding onto Light

By Tonya Dozer

September 19th, 2019

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