my dear sister
I lost my biggest fan, protector, confidant and inappropriate out-burst'er today... My dear sister, Ellen. She passed away an hour and a half ago, in a hospital in New Jersey. She had suffered long and hard, but you would never have known it by her ability to find joy in every little thing.
I visited her in the Intensive Care Unit earlier this week, and we all had hope for her recovery, but the evidence showed the opposite. I drew her portrait in the hospital, while she was hooked up to the respirator, and intravenous tubes to various parts of her body. Even with those indignities, she looked peaceful and contented.
I sat with her and drew a portrait of her as a young girl of 13 years old, sneaking out into the garden in the wee hours of a summer's night. This piece is called "Ellen Among the Iris". She began her struggles at this age, and I wanted to show her in the un-bound joy she would so easily muster.
Tonight, I painted, cried and painted some more. She was a genuine love of my life... my dear sister. I miss you so...
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I think to draw your sister in the night is a great memory...
It's nice of you to remember her as a happy child.
My condolences to you and all your family.
sincerely,
Emmanuelle
most sincerely,
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You and your family is in my prayers.
Peace brother
Sometimes creating helps to cope with reality. It's good that she will continue to live through your art.