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waiting for the dark-
ness to pass. Six years spot on WCCO Tv sharing my involvement
ago, I went through a with Artibility and promoting our show and
2 year period of deep sale. What a privilege.
depression. If it had Thanks be to God. I’m more than my illness.
not been for God, a I’m the child of a loving God, an artist, daugh-
loving family and ter, sister, a mother, a grandmother, a loved
dedicated friends pull- one of a wonderful man, an aunty, activist,
ing me through I friend, a fighter, survivor, and so much more.
know I would have
ended my life. During Thank you Lord for your healing and showing
me the way.
that frightening time, I only did two colored
pencil drawings. I moved to Saint Paul nearly
four years ago from Ely. I had lived in Ely for
many years seeking solace and shelter from
life’s over stimulation. The isolation was very
difficult at time. My mother who was 88 had
asked me to move to be closer and to help her.
With my family support I came. My mental
health was in crisis the first year. The stress of
the city and new responsibility after a peaceful
quiet life in the Northwoods was overwhelming.
Once again, God’s stepped in with a rescue
remedy! My art! I found a resource in people
incorporated. They provide a multitude of ser-
vices for people with mental illness. The past
three plus years I’ve taken art classes and
shown my work in their annual art show and
sale through their program Artibility. Once
again, my art has been my saving grace on this
road of recovery. Last year I sold my first paint-
ing at their show, this year I sold three of my
paintings! I was amazed! In addition, I was in-
terviewed by Pioneer Press and participated in a

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