Surgery, running to my strong tower

Tomorrow I will undergo my 4th surgery this summer to finally remove mesh from my stomach. The process is somewhat risky somewhat complicated and a whole lot painful. I would have kicked the bucket a long time ago if it were not for Christ my strong tower. I have surrendered this endeavor to him and have peace with the process. Say a prayer for me though as prayer and God's mercy are the only reason this chunk of clay seems to work sometimes. See you when I see you! - J

Man this song just captures it all for me. Every time I return to the coast I find a little more of me. The person I was the person I am and the person I want to become. I have always loved the coast. The rhythmic sounds of the waves the soft warmth of the wind and my toes dug deep in the oceans sands. The first time I heard this song my heart just jumped and I thought "Kenny you said everything brother." Each line of this song echoes things I have thought or done. I have my own chair on the coast. I sit and lazily watch the days drift by making new friends and sharing stories with those who show interest. Life is so simple here. No self inflicted complications. Just the winds the waves and the soul of the coast. A kindred soul it is. Someone once said " I can learn more from a walk in the woods than from a thousand books." I say I can learn more from a walk on the beach than a thousand books but hey to each his own. So I will sit here in my own little piece of the world living the life many refuse to. I am sure sometime in the future I will move to the coast for good and find my own piece of heaven. I will make my art on the oceans shoreline in deep connection with my maker. God and I are always so close here on the oceans shoreline. I get a sense of just how little I really am and it's so awesome. So if you ever see me on the coast sittin in my blue chair stop and visit awhile. See you all soon! Peace and prayers my friends! - J

Gone but not forgotten

Hey there group I hope all is well in your world. I just wanted to write and let all know I will be away for a few day, weeks months whatever. In August I will undergo my 4th surgery this summer (yeah Im so freakin overjoyed!) and i will be headin to the coast for an escape before my ordeal. However that is not the main reason for my absence. I am on the edge of developing a new style for myself. A style that has always been inside me but until recently I haven't felt the freedom to express it. It is a little digital a little traditional and a lot me. I need time away to sort it out and get some art on canvas and screen. I will return in time and check in as often as I can but for the time being my art is going to remain just that... my art. It will be underwraps until I feel a certain level has been reached. I will let all know when I return until then peace and prayers my friends! I posted Linkin Parks new tune as it seems to speak to me in my current state enjoy!