NEXT GENERATION

And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord, according to all that his father Amaziah did. 
2 Chronicles 26:4

The above verse tells of the influence of a parent on the next generation.  We influence our children in many ways whether for good or not so good.  Many times they are influenced more by what we do than by what we say.  Little did we know that our daughter, Christiane, had such an interest in pursuing art as a hobby.  Of course, her mother has been knee deep in the art world for many years.  In the past few years Christiane has picked up a brush and begun putting oils to canvas.  Her style is totally different than Gail's, but it has a uniqueness of its own.

Christiane is ready to paint.

This past weekend the two of them decided to do some painting together.  Paul put together four large panels for her to paint on as she likes to paint big.  She flew in Saturday morning and by mid-Saturday afternoon they were beginning to do their thing.  They spent the rest of Saturday, all day Monday and most of Tuesday painting together.  Obviously this was a great mother-daughter time as they painted and chatted the whole time.  This also gave Gail an opportunity to share some of the tricks of the trade with Christiane, which she made their time together very valuable and meaningful.  By the end of the day on Tuesday Christiane had completed a painting that was 76" x 80".

Christiane just beginning her creation.

Doing things together, such as creating with mother and daughter, will foster memories that will last a lifetime.  They can't wait for the next opportunity to paint together.

Blessings and Encouragement,

Paul, Gail, Patsy and Penny