"Selfless One"

She spent her life raising 7 children with her husband. They were both wonderful parents and always put their children first. Even as the kids became adults the parents did everything with their family in mind. As grandparents they were equally giving.



As years went by she lost many loved ones-her father, her mother (who she took care of until she passed), all of her siblings, then her husband. That changed her. Her and her husband were high school sweethearts and did everything together. A few years later she tragically lost her oldest child. She has since not been the same.



This woman had a lot of love in her life and a lot of loss. She worked full time until she was 75, taking care of children at a day care. Along with my own mother, she is one of the most giving people I know. This person is my grandmother.



This painting is one of many in a series (The Alzheimer's Series) that is dedicated to her. She was recently diagnosed with this disease. I dedicate this painting to her, who dedicated her life to her family.