I'm back from an unexpected break on Recolor. To my friends in this community, I'm sorry I disappeared like that, but I was having one illness after another! I'm getting ready to surround myself in bubble wrap at this point. I'm still dealing with a couple of health issues, but I have missed the Recolor community very much as well as creating art & seeing yours! Today is my mother's first birthday since we lost her to cancer last year. I'm grateful she's no longer in pain, but I miss her terribly. The loss of a mom before old age leaves such a gaping hole. I wish she could have been here as I fell deeply in love with Lee. I wish I could have told her I'm engaged! I wish she could be at the wedding. I wish I could have her advice in all of these big life moments. All I can think is that she watches over it all from just a different perspective now. But she's there in some way. She lives on in my heart, I carry her with me everywhere. All my 💖 those who have also lost a loved one to cancer. It's a b****. We need that cure many yesterdays ago. 🌈❤

Very beautiful 😍

Beautiful picture. I'm glad you made it back. You've had a rough year, but it does get better, eventually. I lost both of my parents to cancer years ago. It is frustrating to see how slow the research goes to get to a cure, but they are making progress. My brother is being treated for leukemia right now, and they were able to use DNA to tailor his chemo cocktail to him. And yes, your mom is absolutely with you!❤️❤️❤️

I’m glad you’re back! This is gorgeous, and an amazing ode to your mother. I’m so sorry she’s missed so many moments in your life, but I’m glad you still carry her with you through life’s sorrows and pleasures. I know it gets better, the grieving process. While you will always miss her, eventually it’ll get easier. Your mom is certainly watching over you in heaven too :)

Very moving and beautiful🙏🏻🙏🏻

Glad to see you back❤️beautiful you will always miss your Mom but you will hurt less as time goes on . She will always be in your heart , I talk to my mom sometimes and she has been gone for years

So sorry about your sweet mama and also your illness. Pray for your good health to return. Beautiful tribute to your mom.❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹🌹🌹🌹

Beautiful 🙏🏻😍

Beautifully written and beautifully colored! My prayers are with you!🙏😊❤️

Beautiful 💕💕

A beautiful dedication to your mother with your colouring and your words. I believe she lives on in your heart too. I also like to believe that somewhere is a spiritual realm where loved ones gather to give us strength in difficult times. Different religions use different terminology but the essence of the message of love is consistent. Take care. Debra xx

Beautiful

Truly glad that you are back, but very sorry for all those health problems 🌸🌸🌸 And so sorry for this sad anniversary ❤️‍🩹 I went through this 3 weeks ago. Found it very hard… the whole month of January, I remembered every day what was going on last year. I was glad, as you are, to share my sadness with all those amazing friends here. Their concern and prayers helped me through the days around my mam’s anniversary. I hope that you will feel the warmth and friendship here too, dear Andria. 💞💞💞

Your tribute to your mam is splendid! Be sure that she is with you, with every step that you take in your further life… they continue to watch over their kids, as they always have done 💝

Always good to see you ... and she hears you!! She is with you!! The cures for cancer are likely in reach depending on the types ... but sadly, there is too much money to be made in not having a cure. It is also a complicated disease. I always am infuriated when I hear studies that determine if dolphins have orgasms or if snails fart ... such a waste of funding. We spend all this money to create AI technology while leaving actual people to suffer. You need to believe you deserve to be

healthy and happy ... and figure out if you are punishing yourself for something that you need not punish yourself for. You deserve all the love and happiness you can handle. Treat yourself well, and love yourself as much as Lee does ... she loves you and I am happy to hear you are engaged! Get married while it's still legal. You have always been so kind and beautiful ... you deserve the best, so go kick a** and rock it!!❤❤❤

Hello my dear and Precious Andria ❤️I’m so sorry to hear you are sick darling ☹️ I know what it feels like. I’m sick every day too and in Excruciating pain. Taking care of my sick mom and handicap Sister in-law! I love them so much and will do my best to care for them. But it’s extremely hard. This is a Beautiful Tribute to your mom. I’m so sorry sweetheart 💔 I’m sure you miss her Terribly! But she does live in your heart darling ❤️Congrats on your engagement darling! You deserve all the happiness

In the world! Sending Prayers and Positive vibes your way. 🙏Feel Better Sweetheart ❤️‍🩹This is Absolutely Beautiful and Fabulous 🌺🌸🌺🌸

Such a beautiful tribute to your mom 💖 She lives on in your heart. I wish she could’ve been here with you longer. 😢

A beautiful tribute to your Mom my dear Andria, prayers and warm comfy hugs to comfort you on the anniversary of your Mom’s passing, sounds like you have been going through a lot health wise and then happy news regarding you and Lee…my prayers are there for you for everything you have been experiencing…AND….Welcome back my dear friend, you have been missed…love, blessings, prayers & plenty of warm comfy hugs ❤️🙏🏻✝️🤗