Last February I began an artistic journey with a group of fellow artists, lead by the very talented Seth Apter, in what Seth calls
I jumped in around February 14th. The big reveal date was May 1st.
This project has been brewing in my mind since then, as we were to use element(s) from our
DisCo DisCovery bundle to design, or give new life, to a piece of art of our choosing.
The due date August 1st or thereabouts.
"As I thought about the process of disintegration, I saw it not as destruction. Or decay. Or death. But as renewal. Change. And life".
This brought me back to last April, when circumstances (like an artistic journey to California) took place. But more important than that, and I mean life changing important, was the water baptism of my daughter, Melanie.
I had no idea she'd decided to participate in her church's outdoors baptism, held in the cool waters of the Guadalupe River in Boerne, Texas.
It tore me apart to not attend, as it was just several weeks before that I had purchased my airline ticket and paid for my classes.
So with great joy, my dear husband stepped in to video the event. Some of her sweet friends took pictures. But, even more and without a blink, my daughter gave me her blessings to go to California.
So this is why I am mentioning Seth's words, about decay not being death, but rather a renewal or change of life; as it made me realize that is exactly what my daughter did that warm Spring day in April...down in the cool waters of the Guadalupe River. She became a new person. A living soul in the body of Christ.
So with all that said, I have finished my project,
Day at the Guadalupe.
It is one filled with love and adoration for my beautiful daughter. The one I love so very much!
Melanie C. Wait was baptized into Christ on 4/19/2009.
Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. Romans 6:4
36 comments:
nicely done
What a wonderful outcome and great day...
how grand for you both! lyle
Oh Diane - how wonderful! It fills our hearts with joy when our children stand up and publically proclaim their commitment to the One who holds their heart, and your art piece perfectly represents that renewal.
:-) Molly
Titus 3:4-7
What a wonderful gift to your daughter filled with a mother's unconditional love!!
Pattie ;)
Mazatlan Mx.
So beautiful...I am touched by your daughter's committment to Christ and her generosity to you. Your magnificent artwork is a testament to your love for Christ and each other.
SO beautiful. On so many levels!!
amazing!
Diane
What a moving experience you shared, your daughter's baptism. Your piece holds so much meaning. You are such an incredible mother...and your piece turned out beautiful. I'm sure your daughter appreciates how you've captured her special day, even though you could not share it in person.
So beautiful and powerful Diane...I am so happy for you both...this is what life is about!
a beautiful tribute and memory piece for a very special day!
~*~ Patty
This is such a wonderful Christian testimony. So special. Well done on the art, too: what an inspiration it has all been to share in Seth's project and to see the different results.
Greetings from Wales, UK.
How wonderful ..
What a lovely piece, Diane, and tribute to your daughter's rebirth!!
Hugs
Diana
What an amazing journey you have taken with Seth's Disco project. I am continually in awe of the level of soul touching that the project has taken- and certainly for yourself. So glad you were able to find expression for yourself in this way! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on my disco post!
what a wonderful story, beautiful piece and great husband!
A lovely story to go with such a lovely final piece. What a blessing to you both - a baptism and the birth of something new from something old.
Very intresting art!
Thanks for visiting my blog!
It's absolutely perfect!
Great story and beautiful ART. So glad things all worked out. Thanks for sharing your story and your daughters.
Very nice piece and a lovely, loving gift to your daughter.
Judith
Beautiful collage for the Disintegration project, and I really love the story behind it.. and all your jewelry is lovely!
Fabulous!
Diane, I can tell your heart is bursting with happiness and pride. It shows in your fabulous piece, wish I could see it in person. Mel will LOVE it! Much love.
beautiful Diane~~just as beautiful as your kind creative heart...
beautiful work and beautiful story Diane:)
A very heart warming and thoughtful story - you've created not only a beautiful memory piece, but a warm and loving relationship with your daughter.
Diane,
This is a daughter you can be extremely proud of. How wonderful for her to have proclaimed her faith and love for Christ in this way.
What a precious post. How blessed you both are!
This is a touching post and an amazing work of art borne out of disintegration. Simply lovely on many levels.
Wonderful!!!What a blessing that your daughter committed her life to Christ...
Are you going to the launch party tonight for Stampington and Company?
Please look for me if you are...I would love to meet you in person!
KayEllen
what a wonderful piece to capture the rebirth of art and life
a true rebirth for all
What a lovely piece of art you have created. I love the double celebration of things renewed. I was baptised in a swimming pool! Nothing quite so exotic sounding as your daughters:)
Thankyou for visiting me.
What a joy to know your daughter has been baptized.:) Good job Diane. Hugs, Stephani
lovely piece~
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