I know some incredible women.
It is one of those women’s birthday today.
Some people just blow you away. Laura inspires me daily. She is an artist, a wife, a mother, a sister, a daughter, a friend. A leader. A teacher. An activist. A community contributor. An active citizen.
She lost her 20 year old brother to suicide in 2000. Rather than fall into despair, she has used her grief to create, educate, help and heal.
Read about one of her creations, Arts & Dreams, and the incredible work they do here.
Enjoy her art work here.
Laura reminds me to live creatively, lovingly, with ample doses of self-forgiveness.
I am so lucky she was born and that I know her.
She Is
Scarlet lips
Piercing chocolate eyes
Portals who see your soul
Lives in brush strokes
Of love and thoughtful heart
Colors rich with knowing
Midwife of self-love
Earth angel saving
wretched alone-hearts
One mantra at a time
Life On The Skinny Branches 
I am so grateful to you Margaret. Thank you for your beautiful words. I feel so seen! And so celebrated! Love you
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