After 2 years in a memory care facility, my beloved husband finally is at peace. I have been grieving for a long time, so now I hope I will start painting again soon and sharing with any who have been wondering what happened. When we read the story of Hannah from the Tanach (Jewish Bible) 1 Samuel (1:1-2:10), the words she used in Hebrew were "Marat Nefesh" because she did not have a child. Translated usually as broken hearted. I felt that heart break and the literal translation Marat is bitter, Nefesh is soul. I felt a bitterness of my soul as well as my broken spirit. Many of my friends have comforted me and it's good to know that as a lifetime introvert, I have made friends as I've gotten older. I had a birthday celebration in April when I turned 80 so officially I am definitely old.
I wrote a long obituary with my delightful granddaughter's help in editing and adding to my words. She found a site online to post it with photos.
The Jewish new year starts this weekend (Sept 11, 2026). I did not design a new card this year. May we all have a year filled with peace, good health and some creativity too.
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