The Saddest thing.

The saddest thing is that slavery still exists. On our street corners...People are being sold and bought everyday . I wanted to do something to help end human trafficking. So i painted a painting. Many prayers went into it. Prayers that it would open some eyes and prayers for all the girls who are living a nightmare. Everybody needs to know about this injustice. It needs to stop. Can you imagine your little kid or sibling being sold into slavery? Imagine them being forced to do horrible things and unbearable labor all day long, day in and day out. Imagine yourself in that situation. When i think of slavery i feel despair at knowing what i can do to help. But i'm starting by spreading the word. The more people know about it the better it can be fought. There's strength in numbers you see.
 Here is something i wrote to God a few years ago when i saw something that made my soul cry.

Dear God
Tonight i remembered that sad little girl we saw in that public washroom. We had been shopping in a small mall in a rather seedy part of town. We were taking a quick bathroom break. As i walked into the bathroom i saw the girl. She had her makeup spread all over the floor which i thought was rather strange but i tried not to stare and retreated into a stall. When i came out she was still there wearing her very tight revealing clothes. As i washed my hands i glanced in the mirror at her, curious. I noticed her shaking uncontrollably as she tried to apply make up over a bruise. I wonder if the shaking was from drugs or fear. Both options are terrible. As i walked out i looked her in the eyes and saw she was crying inside, and for some reason that was more heartbreaking than if she would have let the tears fall. Down the narrow hallway i walked and toward the end there was a man lurking. I realized then that this guy was probably her pimp and my heart wept for her. I wish i could have done something for her. Why hadn't i asked what was wrong? Me with my practically perfect life and her with her torn heart, abused body and tortured soul. Could i have done something even if i'm only 16? Dear God teach me and show me some way to help the less fortunate. You gave my life so that i could reach out and help the ones who don't have anyone else to help them. Help me remember that i am yours, for you to use to help the broken hearts. Please help me not to forget to shine your light. Please Jesus help all the many slaves around the world to be rescued, to find a way to get out, to find a better life in you. In Jesus name, Amen.

That was 3 years ago and I will never forget that girl. I wonder where she is right now...If she's still alive. I don't know if you know this, but there are around 27 million slaves in the world right now. 80% are women and 50% are children. And pregnant women are increasingly being trafficked for their newborns.:'( Its horrifying.
Visit this website to learn more about the tragedy of human trafficking and what you can do to help stop it. http://enditmovement.com/ 

questions and answers

Well well i was tagged by Jolynn dear so i decided to do this lil survey

the rules say that i must list 11 random facts bout myself and then answer the 11 questions she gave..so here goes...

1  Random fact number one...If i go for to long without drawing or painting i get extremely restless

2. I love wind...whenever it blows it beckons me and i have to go and be wrapped in its wildness

3. I have ALOt of siblings but it never feels like that many cause their all needed in my family:)

4. Hot tea is about the only thing i ever drink..i drink around 6 or more cups a day(is that healthy?i duno...) 

5. When i think of winter i think of mittens, hot chocolate, skating and fireplaces:)

6. If i could i'd live in the time period when a hat was an essential wardrobe item:) ...only i am rather attached to cell phones and internet and other handy things of today!

7. I'm HORrible at math! it is my nemesis!

8. I have been to 8 different countries and i wana go to more..

9. I sit on my window sill with the window open or go for a walk when i want to spend quality time with my dearest friend Jesus

10. I'v been told that i flop around when i laugh:) i don't really know cause im always too absorbed with the reason im laughing to notice what i do...hehe
11. I like unusual words that aren't used very often like agog, domicile ,whimsical and winsome

1. what is your favorite kind of food?

CHOCOLATE!!!its the best kind of food around.
hehe no I have many fav kinds of food...FOood i Loooove you!!! On the top of my lovely food list though is Italiano and Chinese aand Desserts :D


2. if you could be any animal for a month which one would you be?

I would be a Chameleon cause they are just AWESOME!(...i think i'd be rainbow coloured the whole time...)


3. why did the chicken cross the road? really?

He had to use the Loo.

 *in a confidential whisper* btw he is rather tired and offended at this question..he is forever the joke around town all because nature called! 

snort!


4. the most exciting thing you have ever done is?
Um the day i went sky diving was pretty exciting! hah jk iv never got the privilege of sky diving although i hope to someday! actually um i'v been on a thing that was sorta like sky diving(called a free fall swing or something) at Canada's Wonderland and it was very fun and exciting:)


5. shoes? or sweaters?
oooh this is a hard one but i think i'll pick shoes


6. whats the first thing you think of when someone screams OMGOODNESS NOOOOO!
'AAAAH!where's the ninja?' or '*gasp* did one of the kids die?'


7. spiders or snakes?
Snakes of course....btw spiders i like you too so don't feel left out!


8. what is one thing that should be banned from this earth?
Alarm clocks! and buns with dill in them. (oh that's two there i guess)

9. chicy or funky? and why?i do believe i'll pick chic-y..cause i like it better for me-self


10. what is the biggest and best thing in your life that you are looking forward to at this present moment?
Well the thing im looking forward to right at this moment is going back to Ontario to see all the friends i haven't seen for a year!  I'm also looking forward to Christmas:)


11. given the chance, what person would you be with for a day? dead or alive that is :)
i cant think of any famous person that id want to be with for a day...id just rather spend my days with good friends... I think though that if i was given the chance i'd spend the day with Jesus...He's always with me of course but it'b be nice to be with Him in person.

Btw im not gonna tag anyone with this survey this time....

Sad

hi people...
This is a drawing i drew quite awhile ago, after the earthquakes in Haiti....i never considered the drawing finished which is why i never posted it before...but it has sat without any more work on it for so long that im posting it now in its unfinished condition...
There's alot of sadness in the world...i hope i can do my part to elevate some of it.
Reminder to self - Don't forget to pray for the suffering.

Freedom

Here is a mixed media painting that i did for this beautiful poem that my dear friend wrote. It meant alot to me so i wanted to have it on canvas and thus this painting came out.
random fact: the blue paint is metallic and shiny but its not really noticeable except in real life.

Come?

He said "Come."
At that word my soul gave a happy little skip but Alas! my flesh had quite a different reaction. Down to my toes my stomach plunged and with a wild leap my heart was in my throat making my startled exclamation come out in a stifled squeak. For past his outstretched hand i saw many many things, uncomfortable things. There were distant foreign lands, groups of unknown people, many of who seemed to be in pain...gruesome pain. It made me feel a little sick and all the more frightened. There were many things i saw but the scariest was the fuzzy unknown things, the unknown future.I knew of course that the future is always hidden but those blurry visions did not look at all like what i had carefully planned for my future. I turned my eyes toward his kind and oh so gentle ones.
I stuttered, "But...but you..you want me to follow you there? But what if...what if i should catch some horrible disease? For it is all so dirty and unsafe! but worse than that, worse than and bodily harm...what if i go and they hate me? you know yesterday with those kids...how could you expect me to hang out with them? I am quite shy you know and what should i have said? I didn't know them you see. They might have laughed at my stumbling words. And another thing...you know how i should like to give you my everything,earthly goods and all, but i feel so poor already. If i gave it all to you, how would i pay for college...and everything else? i know you say you will provide everything i need but...will you??"
my voice broke off and i wrung my hands. The worries, doubts and fears still racing through my mind. He just stood there while behind him flashed all the alarming things.
Again he said, "Come..." this time even more softly. Again my soul gave that absurd little jump. My soul's excitement caused my feet to take one involuntary step forward. But much too fast my flesh wrestled back control and the next thing i knew i was cowering behind the couch.
"Okay, this is just silly!" my soul huffed in annoyance.
"No its not!" my flesh replied, "didn't you see all that stuff??"
"Oh come on! You know He says all the time not to be afraid,be of good courage, i will take care of you." my soul countered.
"Yes!...but...Oh will he? Oh if only i could be for certain..." i chewed my fingernails nervously.
"You can be for certain! Do you not trust him?"
"Yes but..."
"Oh of course! always the 'but' must come into play! The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak." my soul said bitterly.
"Oh dear!" i sighed heavily,  "if only i could shake this fear."
There came a faint whisper, "Ask him to borrow you courage. You can't do this on your own.Give him control."
My eyes brightened and my soul clapped
"What a splendid idea!' My soul and body said in unison. I peeked over the couch and there he stood with infinite patience.
"Could i...could i borrow some courage? a large dose please? and would you mind taking this fear?" I asked.
"Of course my child! i was wondering when you'd ask" He replied with a smile. He carefully lifted my fears and threw them far, ever so far away and then he wrapped my heart with courage and strength. When he was done he looked at me again with a twinkle in his beautiful eyes, "Come?"
I smiled and linked my arm in His.

When you follow Him it won't be safe and comfortable, on the contrary it will be rather alarming at times and very unsafe by human standards. Its crazy really, how safe you'll feel in the most unsafe circumstances.

P.s the painting is for sale: 11in by 14in acrylic on canvas...it was done impressionist style for school.

My life

This was a art project for school...I was supposed to illustrate the stories of my life inside the letters of my name. It was a good assignment cause when i looked over my life,looked at my childhood and how i got to where i am now i realized that God has blessed me so much!i realized i take it for granted...For i know a happy and carefree childhood is quite rare....I am so blessed.
I wasnt able to put as many memories in as i wished to...Some are just a little to hard to draw i guess...:D and there was only so much room...and i could hardly draw all the peoples faces who've been part of my life as much as i wanted to...
anyway twas a fun assignment
peace out<3
btw the assignment said we had to color it with pencil crayon....im not really a fan of them..but o well i guess painting it would have taken ever so much longer...

Followed a Star

 MeRrY ChRiStMaS!!!

Unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given

thank you Jesus for coming to this torn creation full of darkness, sadness and desprate madness to bring us Peace, Joy and Hope. Thank you! <3

May we all follow Jesus like the Wise men followed his Star

post inspired by Brandon Heath's song "The Night Before Christmas"

Love

Today i was once again shown Jesus' huge unimaginable love...
Me, my sisters and my friend went to an old invalid lady's house. This old lady is actually not that old, i later found out to my great amazement. She is around 45 to 50 but she looks like 80. She is slowly dying of cancer, spending all day and all night in her little bed, for years. She can't get out of her bed much less the house, all she can do is lay there. And the only person to help her is her husband who is unwell himself...and  who is often drunk.      
 We walked into the little house and i was hit with a overpowering stench. I gagged at the cloying smell of body waste, vodka, smoke and chickens. I prayed desperately that Id stop gagging so the couple wouldn't see and so i could sing. God answered that prayer quickly(thank you Jesus) and i was able to ignore the smell and say 'Good Day' to Luba(that's the lady's name). We all grouped around the tiny,shriveled, white haired lady and i could see she was not getting the care she should be, not even close. When we started to sing she burst into tears and hid her face beneath the ragged blanket.As our voices filled the room Jesus gave me a glimpse of how much He loved this little forgotten dying lady. Tears pricked the backs of my eyelids as i saw her through His eyes and felt His sorrow knowing she didn't belong to him.
  After the songs my friend sat down to talk to her. I couldn't understand everything she said since im not very advanced in Ukrainian but i got the drift that she was telling her about God's grace and how Jesus loved her so much he died for her. And if she wanted to be His all she had to do was pray that He forgive her sins. My tears spilled over as Luba prayed and became one of His own. I saw peace flood her watery blue eyes and i smiled through my tears. She asked for another song so we sang one more and then left with the promise to come again.
 It made me feel so small to be part of something so big. The experience left me humbled. It is my prayer that i can be the hands and feet for Jesus.

p.s. As you can see i didnt post a piece of art...i havent had time lately to create anything...although i am working on two paintings, they are not near done yet...so yep no artwork for this post i guess...hope that's okay.. peace<3

While we sing

yet another picture made for school...i was surprised that colouring with pencil crayons actually worked as well as it did...i had many doubts! i just like using paints better but yeah anyway it was okay:)
anyway here are some lyrics for a song that was a huge inspiration for me lately!

I’ve sat by far too long

And I’ve watched the hurting suffer on their own

I have chances everyday

To live like You, die to myself

Give Your love away

And I wonder why I feel so empty inside

(chorus)While I sing la la la la la la la la la

As the hungry roam the streets

La la la la la la la la la

As the broken are on their knees

La la la la la la la la la

I keep singing

We are frozen, we are still

But we’re called to be a city on a hill

And as our melodies resound

We cannot hear the silent cry

This world is screaming out

And we wonder why we feel so empty inside

(to chorus)

Remember salvation’s day

When Jesus washed our sins away

The lost are crying out to be saved

While we sing la la la la la la la la la

As the hungry roam the streets

La la la la la la la la la

As the broken are on their knees

La la la la la la la la la

We keep singing

But just a song won't heal

The bleeding wound

Church wake up

We’re sleeping in an empty tomb

Church arise, arise and shine

Shake yourself from the dust

God is calling us to go

When i heard this song it hit me hard that while people are crying out for help i sit in my happy little life and sing...yes they may be songs of praise to God ,which is all good, but he is calling me to help his lost lambs.And just a song won't heal. How can i just sit and sing while the hungry roam the streets,wounded and bleeding, yearning for something more!How can i sit in my little comfortable circle and do nothing...how can i not be screaming it out for the world to hear that the Jesus i serve is the wonderful-est best-est friend ever and that he'll be their friend to! God has given me so much and i needa share it with everyone! i need to arise and go and tell them of His incredible love! So my resolve is to stop being so selfish, to give of myself,to follow His call wherever He leads as scary as it may be. And with this resolve comes a great peace and happiness! i can't wait to shake myself from the dust and go:) Thank you Jesus for your great love and patience!! 

btw you can hear this song down in the little doobleedo...widget..watever you call it..

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