I would like to share with you a story. My son, Andrew, has a severe brain injury and is a quadriplegic. He has lived in a nursing facility for 13 years. Last year a wonderful woman named Terry Rosiak started visiting him. Terry is a Master Mneme Therapist and belongs to an organization named Art Without Boundaries. You can get more information about this organization at their web site http://www.artwithoutboundaries.org.
Terry works with Andrew by doing what I call Art Therapy. The results are very amazing –
This is an oil painting that he was able to do with her direction and assistance. The painting is, I am sure you would agree, very beautiful. The fact that Andrew was able to paint anything at all is astonishing, but the look of enjoyment on his face (the staff took several pictures) is absolutely priceless.
I celebrate this week Terry and Art Without Boundaries Association. Terry has brought joy and creativity to Andrew and many other residents at this facility. She is a very special person.
Wishing you an opportunity to meet special people,
Bernadette
Beautiful!
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Wow! That is gorgeous! And I am sure your son loves having this creative outlet! I agree with you- thank heaven for people who share their gifts and time with the world so generously!
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Andrew’s painting is beautiful and the joy that it must bring to him even more beautiful. Blessings to you and your son and Terry. Art is a gift.
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Wow. I celebrate with you and with your son and his art. Amazing.
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Without volunteers a lot of organizations… and our hospitals.. and nursing homes would be sadly lacking. The fact that they see ‘beyond the disabilities’ and see the person inside, is wonderful… Diane
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That is so beautiful! So glad people are bringing blessings into you and your son’s life. Makes me think of how I might be a blessing to others. Thank you for sharing.
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Wow! The painting is gorgeous! This story gives me goose bumps.
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You wrote a very moving post. You are right -Terry and Art Without Boundaries Association needs o be thanked and celebrated. I am so glad they are bringing joy to your son’s life.
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Andrew certainly has a lot of talent there. I would love to see more! Jude xx
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What an amazing story. I loved hearing how your son found such joy through his art therapist. The painting is marvelous and more so because of the story behind it. I was just telling my friend last night that I was interested in becoming an art therapist and even worked with children and adults in an institution as a volunteer to see if the field was for me. In the end I decided that being a reading specialst was the right choice but still remember the joy I felt each time I used art to help learners create.
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Thank you for your kind words Bernadette. I am blessed because I get more from those I paint with then they ever get from me. It is pure joy to see someone’s reaction when they see that they have and can go beyond perceived expectations. I want to thank EVERYONE who puts smiles on someone’s face and laughter in their hearts. Hats off to all of you!
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This is absolutely beautiful and your son is so talented to be able to channel his energy into such a creative form! I am glad art is helping him bring a smile on his face! God Bless. Tx
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