Persevere

I find solace in observing the gentle flow of water downstream. It’s calming and relaxing to watch. It's a serene experience, witnessing an elemental waltz around the obstacles in its path, dancing around rocks, sticks, trash, and so much more. Living in Greeley, the presence of the Poudre River is impossible to ignore, a reassuring reminder that, among the chaos, life persists. You may feel swallowed by the suffocating world, but like boiling water parting to create a passage, there's an innate instinct to protect oneself and embrace a newfound sense of resilience.

This painting now belongs to the women at the shelter who seek strength and inspiration.