Painting Your Memories
November 15, 2007 by Anna Farmery
Filed under Building Memorials
I just read the most wonderful way of bringing good to the death of a loved one at The Herts Advertiser
“THE tragic death of her son in the Afghan conflict has prompted Trish Quinlan to take up painting seriously.Not only has her work proved cathartic but she is also using it to raise money in memory of her son which will support several cancer charities including Grove House, the St Albans day hospice. 
She added: “James is never far from our thoughts and last weekend we wore our poppies with pride as we remembered James and all the young men and women who have lost their lives fighting for their country.”
Nothing will ever bring back a loved one, but I love it when we find a way of honouring the memory, easing our pain and also using our grief for the good of others…have you any stories like this you want to share with us all?
Thanks for reminding all of us that our imaginations are unlimited and can soothe grief.
One thing I think is that unless we find a way of using that imagination positively, it can slowly play tricks on us. So painting is a wonderful outlet for those thoughts…