I have been a collector of two things ever since I can remember. I love words. I have always loved them. I remember memorizing 'big' words when I was about four years-old. My little heart would swell with the new ways I could communicate. Once I was older, I began collecting quotes. I love how quotes can capture the ideas and wisdom of people whose lives I will otherwise never touch. I always felt that language holds a certain essence of creation quite unlike anything else.
I have also always loved maps. I don't know what fascinates me so much about maps. Is it the unknown being charted? Is it the places represented that become more concrete and real when I see them on a paper? Is it the colors, and lines, oceans, mountains, and absolute amazing creativity of our God that I see every time I look at a map?
So today I decided I would just combine a couple of the things I have loved since I can remember. I designed a little watercolor of the world and added a quote from one of my favorite wells of wisdom, Mother Theresa. If you would like, feel free to download it and print it out. This is a simple reminder for me that there is a world in need, but to never miss the opportunity to help those right in front of me.
Beautiful Jenni! Angelica is going to start painting classes in Puebla next week. Someday you'll have to come visit us and help us create an art studio. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I think Angelica will love painting! Watercolor is my favorite - though this one I did on a design program on the computer. :) I can say how much I'd love to come down for a visit to help create an art studio!!
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