August 28

Posted on August 28, 2021 by vondadrees Posted in 7 Years of WonderTagged anti-racism, courage, deep, heart, How to Be An Antiracist, Ibram X. Kendi, impulse, infinity, interconnectedness, interrelatedness, journey, light, listening, love, presence, promise, rainbow, whisper

Love whispers, “Come near.”

Jesus hugs me through Jim’s arms

at just the right time.

2014

2015

2018

2020

“…probably cancer. ‘Okay, if it is, we will deal with it,’ Ma said. I looked up into her eyes, holding back tears. ‘We will deal with it,’ she said again. I knew she was serious. ‘Yes, we will,’ Sadiqa said, snatching my eyes. Yes, we will, I said to myself, absorbing their courage.” —Ibram X. Kendi, How To Be An Antiracist, p. 234

“Seven Years of Wonder” is a daily look back at my creative journaling posts since 2014. I began this journey on Feb. 11, 2021, and hope to continue through Feb. 10, 2022. What am I learning about my art and faith journey thus far? What has remained constant? Where have I been changed? How is this impacting present and future art-making?

A deep bow of gratitude to you for keeping me company on this journey.