Painting a future… together!

The phone rings. Oh its that nice, talented “Artist” Tony Ricardo, who I’ve been aquainted with for years professionally as a fellow “Letterhead”, (thats what they call us old Sign Painters) ….he’s asking if i’d like to meet him at Jax. beach for the monthly ART WALK! “YES!”… “I’ve been dying to go!” I remember hanging up and thinking is this a date or a business meeting??? What should I wear?? Warm summer day , very little notice…so sandals and a skort for an “ART WALK evening” We met, we walked, WE TALKED….about everything. TIME stood still, but the hours passed and we decided, we would try working together, painting on gym floors. Ever since that night we have shared a common love of God, deliberate work, dedication, creativity, traveling and exploring new places together. Somewhere along the way a deeper friendship and mutual respect grew into LOVE! THE ONLY PLACE in August of 2021, we didnt go together, was St. Vincent’s Hospital for the longest 28 days and nights, in history, thanks to Covid. But thanks to our Lord and savior, he survived, was released and 4 days later, still on oxygen, he proposed and I accepted! WE have decided to boldly paint ourselves a beautiful future TOGETHER! We will do it in all the colors of happiness, in shades of forever. We’ll use the tints and hues that suit US. It will represent the love we share for GOD, our families and friends. A picture of true LOVE and COMMITMENT to each other, because TOGETHER is so much better!