Thank you for your message about how you used to help your patients. I am at a point in my life where I am through with medical intervention (many surgeries, PT, and various doctors over the past several years). I am not taking really good care of myself, and I've had to come to the acceptance that, for now at least, is okay. I've fought hard for more years than I can remember to take care of myself, and this last surgery has been so hard to come back from. I am 68 years old and never want another surgery (unless it's a life and death situation) again, at least for now. I had planned to have at least 2 more, but I've taken those off the plate. At first I was afraid that life finally got the best of me and that it won. But after reflection, I realize that this is just a quiet time in my life. It's okay to set boundaries for myself, even with my medical team. I can no longer fight hard, but i can do one thing for myself every day. I can take baby steps towards my own well-being. And those baby steps can be (and are different) every day. The most important thing for me is to keep up my art practice. I've pulled away from professional work and am now doing whatever my heart needs to do. Today, the one thing I've done for myself turned into 2 - a gentle water fitness class at the gym and a trip through the grocery store to get some veggies and other food to help me transition beyond the prepared stuff. I am allowing my PCP to do my yearly check-up tomorrow, and allowed the image tech to take a mamo yesterday. How much in the way of success I feel I am going to be? Fairly sure - about 90% I regularly connect with my grandchildren, we adopted 2 kittens last year and have been training them to come on camping trips with us. I say 90% because I now that life changes rapidy, and sometimes behone my contrl. I've connected online with others who have chronic conditions and have turned to their art. Sorry that this is a novel. I just wanted to let you know that your words were important to me today and really validated that I am on my own path I take it one day at a time - one decision at a time.
This is a beautiful message (novel, I love it!) to wake up to and clearly it has impacted others before I've even seen it. Thankyou for watching, and sharing, and encouraging me through your story of your health and personal journey and most importantly following your heart. Your words have an impact too - thank you Tracie. xx
Allison, I always listen to your every word. It has inspired me to create art as I transition to a “retiree” life! Lol This particular video was extra special for my well being today. Thank you.
I love the small art pieces! I have enjoyed doing some small paintings and drawings as of late. I’m going to have to try to incorporate some collage. You always inspire me to try new things. 🧡
I love your little creations at the beginning of the video. Your art poetry is gorgeous at any size! 🩷 I was thinking just the other day about the birds and that it is time for me to paint some more. 😊
Thank you for your message about how you used to help your patients. I am at a point in my life where I am through with medical intervention (many surgeries, PT, and various doctors over the past several years). I am not taking really good care of myself, and I've had to come to the acceptance that, for now at least, is okay. I've fought hard for more years than I can remember to take care of myself, and this last surgery has been so hard to come back from. I am 68 years old and never want another surgery (unless it's a life and death situation) again, at least for now. I had planned to have at least 2 more, but I've taken those off the plate. At first I was afraid that life finally got the best of me and that it won. But after reflection, I realize that this is just a quiet time in my life. It's okay to set boundaries for myself, even with my medical team. I can no longer fight hard, but i can do one thing for myself every day. I can take baby steps towards my own well-being. And those baby steps can be (and are different) every day. The most important thing for me is to keep up my art practice. I've pulled away from professional work and am now doing whatever my heart needs to do. Today, the one thing I've done for myself turned into 2 - a gentle water fitness class at the gym and a trip through the grocery store to get some veggies and other food to help me transition beyond the prepared stuff. I am allowing my PCP to do my yearly check-up tomorrow, and allowed the image tech to take a mamo yesterday. How much in the way of success I feel I am going to be? Fairly sure - about 90% I regularly connect with my grandchildren, we adopted 2 kittens last year and have been training them to come on camping trips with us. I say 90% because I now that life changes rapidy, and sometimes behone my contrl. I've connected online with others who have chronic conditions and have turned to their art. Sorry that this is a novel. I just wanted to let you know that your words were important to me today and really validated that I am on my own path I take it one day at a time - one decision at a time.
This is a beautiful message (novel, I love it!) to wake up to and clearly it has impacted others before I've even seen it. Thankyou for watching, and sharing, and encouraging me through your story of your health and personal journey and most importantly following your heart. Your words have an impact too - thank you Tracie. xx
Wow! These are all gorgeous! Thank you for inspiring us! My creative muse is in heaven! 🙏🏼💕
Thankyou so much! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Happy creating!
Thanks for sharing 🙂👍 and thanks for caring about Animals. We recently rescued many of them after the Jasper fires.
Always a Joy watching your inspiring videos 🥰
Thank you for watching!
Allison, I always listen to your every word. It has inspired me to create art as I transition to a “retiree” life! Lol
This particular video was extra special for my well being today. Thank you.
@@DeborahMcDonald-id2kc thanks for sharing and congrats on your retirement.
I deeply love the art you share at the beginning. It sings to me.
Thank you Karen
You always inspire me Allison. I love listening to your videos.
That means a lot to me. Thank you for watching!
I love the small art pieces! I have enjoyed doing some small paintings and drawings as of late. I’m going to have to try to incorporate some collage. You always inspire me to try new things. 🧡
I’m so glad you’re trying new things and thanks for watching!
I love your little creations at the beginning of the video. Your art poetry is gorgeous at any size! 🩷 I was thinking just the other day about the birds and that it is time for me to paint some more. 😊
Thanks! I've missed these videos and seeing your name pop up! I appreciate you Cathy.
I went and ordered my Artist Almanac. I’m so excited to get one this year!
I'm so glad you could get one! They sell out so fast.
Lovely 😊
Thank you!
Hello hello beautiful stuff going on. Nice seeing you!!
Hello!! So nice to see you here :) What breed are you? (cute pup as your profile photo!).
@allisondawrant heehee olde english bulldog. The paintings are lovely. Gunner.
To buy and receive the wonderful Almanach 2025 in France, I would have to pay 60 dollars. I can’t 😢.
Is that because of the shipping cost?
@@allisondawrant yes it is