The Cheerful Ballerina

Title: The Cheerful Ballerina
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 3 x 3 feet
Artist: betsisanders 2011

Amidst conflict and chaos, surrounded by the noise of life and living with uncertainty, the ballerina sits, is cheerful, content, blessed and secure.

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Living in a chaotic world, in the middle of uncertain times and raging storms in life, I have learned to cope with the unhappiness that surrounds me. I have no major health issues at the moment. I have learned to deal with diabetes, chronic pain syndrome, cervical spondylosis, degenerative disc disease, chronic gastritis. Have been in pain management for the past five years and a diabetic for twenty two years.

I have learned to cope, to not complain, to suffer in silence and to count my blessings instead of sulking and crying all the time. I am beyond playing the victim, the suffering patient. I have learned to alleviate the pain, to transform my pain into paintings, prose and cakes. I have learned to be quiet, not bother those around me with my troubles...and by doing so, I have lessened the load that I carried. I thought .... "if life hands me lemons, I will make lemonade."

It was my 25th wedding anniversary last August 17, and I spent it with my two boys. A quiet day with them and dinner. I was happy... and prayed that my days would always be this way, dearly loved by my husband and my son, these two beautiful people whom I live for.

A few good people greeted me in Facebook, sent me emails and texts, some of them do not even know Boyet personally, yet they were happy for us. They are good friends who share our triumphs, who appreciate and are generous with praise, such loving individuals. Thank you =]

LOL... Live on Love... betsisanders 2011