Friday's Special Moment of Gratitude

2/2/2012

When I painted this picture I was thinking of the times my husband and I went skiing. I began skiing at 50 and to say the least it was a painful process. But it was so worth all the effort! We both have so many wonderful memories of the times we spent together on the slopes. And that is what I am most grateful for this week. I am very grateful for the opportunities and memories that I have. They help me to remember that it is never too late to meet new people, to learn new things, and to begin new adventures. There are still so many things I want to do with my life. When I look at this painting I remember that if I can learn to ski at 50, I can do anything once I put my mind to it.
What are you most grateful for this week?

Once again, I would like to thank Eva and Kirstin for hosting Paint Party Friday. It has been so inspiring meeting all of the artists who share their work each Friday.

14 Comments

Annette G

2/2/2012 10:18:31 pm

To document your holidays in this way is terrific. Happy PPF, Annette x

Gina link

2/3/2012 12:13:35 am

A charming painting, Ginny! It's never too late to try new things, is it? I am grateful for a sweet and supportive husband. Happy weekend!

Carolyn Dube link

2/3/2012 01:07:52 am

so true about learning new things!!!! I have found such freedom since I turned 40-right now I in Seattle on a spur of the moment adventure to take an art class to learn something I have never been able to do-drawing faces and other things.

Debbie link

2/3/2012 03:12:57 am

Thank you for this lovely post. I think it's easy to put limits on ourselves as we get older, but it's great to keep learning new things.

Lisa WrightStuff link

2/3/2012 03:44:12 am

What an inspiration you are!

Sara link

2/3/2012 04:35:29 am

I am grateful for the chance to play again. I find the blogosphere and all the wonderfully creative people I've met, like you, have returned joy to me -- I am learning how to be a child again, even as I grow older. I am grateful for this:~)

Have a good weekend, Ginny. I love your paintings, your photographs and always your thoughtful words. You are swimming in your own creativity and I'm pleased to be a small part of it. Enjoy it:~)

EVA link

2/3/2012 05:58:50 am

What a wonderful painting to bring out such feelings and inspiration.

Faye link

2/3/2012 07:12:14 am

Wonderful picture of some happy times. We haven't had any snow on the ground this winter, but then we still have a couple of months to go. The daffodils are budding and will be out in a day or two. Unusual.

Serena link

2/3/2012 07:41:32 am

Congratulations on learning to ski at 50, Ginny! What a great idea to log those happy memories via you art. Yes, it's certainly never too late to learn new things. xo

Mary C. Nasser link

2/3/2012 10:41:24 am

Very sweet painting!
Love that you captured such a wonderful memory!
Your post is super-inspiring...that you learned to ski at 50 and know you can do anything you put your mind to! :)
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
<a href="http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html">Mixed-Media Map Art</a>

carlarey link

2/4/2012 02:57:46 am

What a terrific thought to keep in mind. This painting really captures the feeling of a beautiful day spent enjoying winter at it's best.

Anne link

2/4/2012 09:50:23 am

Love this painting. So very sweet & the history behind it, too.

Happy PPF!

geckostone link

2/4/2012 10:47:15 pm

Wonderful painting Ginny! Jeff is always trying to talk me into learning to ski and I'm 54. Maybe there's hope! I think the thing I'm most grateful for this week is looking at all the wonderful posts for PPF!!! Its a great break after a bit of a chaotic work week,lol!

Melisa link

2/4/2012 11:08:19 pm

You're a brave lady, to take on something like learning to ski! Beautiful memories and a beautiful painting, too.

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