This is based on a picture taken in Alaska just eight weeks after surgery. It is a fiber art piece of tiny pieces of fabric and embroidered for texture. The waterfall is couched yarn. My husband and I took a path to see a waterfall. It reminded me of how you have to just walk the path to healing. With having my husband beside me; I did just that.

My CURE and Heal magazines are full of inspiring stories and helpful information. I save most of them and re-read them often. As I perused the most recent one, I got the idea to make the magazines part of an art therapy project. I&#39;ve found art therapy to be a very relaxing and helpful part of my healing. As I began to choose key phrases from the magazine, I realized words like &quot;warrior&quot; and &quot;survivor&quot; were not just words. They were descriptive of me. The one in eight clipart reminded me of the statistics women face daily. As I clipped each article, I felt empowered. I used mixed media items to embellish the collage and make it more interesting. Some of the items I used were texture gel, modeling paste, metal buttons, pearls, antique lace and tiny dolls. I added the large icon of myself as a reminder that I am still in the process of overcoming the trauma cancer has inflicted upon my life. As I continue to heal, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, I know I&#39;ll continue to use art. CURE magazine and the Heal supplement have been instrumental in my healing process, too. I am so thankful for the CURE staff and all who help give us valuable information on a daily basis. Knowledge is power and art is wonderfully therapeutic.

Art Therapy: A Powerful Tool for Healing

Angels are those intermediaries between the profane and the divine. They communicate with that place in which miracles occur

Path to Healing

By Rowena Hayes

May 9th, 2017

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