This the the third woman T-shirt from the Rope of Words book that I am illustrating, for my friend who is having chemo. The other two can be viewed here. This is where the woman floated upwards like thistle-down. The T-shirts began when she was having night drenches (as opposed to sweats) but she loved the woman ones and has used them to hang above her bed as wearable art. The story from Rope of Words (which I am sending serialised has also taken on significance. It has helped her to remain … [Read more...]
Healing
There are still so many mysteries inherent in the healing process, but we know with certainty that the attitude of the person is a key element to success. My friend has embraced her healing process and searched to find something she could visualise as her body undergoes chemo treatments. As someone to whom war is anathema, visualising chemical warfare in her body is not an option. She grew up in Florida and had been an active Girl Scout, and she has chosen to envisage a troop of Girl Scouts … [Read more...]