I hadn&#39;t painted at all since my surgery in November -- I just didn&#39;t have the heart for it. After doing a couple of small paintings of my horses, I decided I wanted to have a visual memory of this point in my cancer journey. This portrait is one of determination, hope, and strength.

Arab horse

I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in March 2018 and had a bone marrow transplant in February 2019. During 2018 while I was receiving a chemotherapy treatment, the lady from the cancer support center who runs painting sessions was sharing painting supplies with those of us getting infusions. This is the style she taught me. I enjoyed making it, but didn&rsquo;t give much thought to keeping the painting. My wife kept it, framed it and hung it in our home. When I see the painting, it brings a smile to my face as I think of the woman from the support center bringing smiles to others during a stressful time. God bless her.

Facing Cancer With Hope

By Anne Christeson

March 5th, 2020

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