I continue to hold out hope that Heather will show even the smallest spark of interest in creating art. I gather markers and paper, then sit beside her. I pass her a marker, but when she looks puzzled, I remove the cap and gently place it in her hand. Slowly, the tip of the marker touches the paper, and Heather watches with quiet fascination as marks begin to appear. Once she starts, she continues to make marks—sometimes returning to the same spot, layering the color over and over until the paper is nearly worn through. We cycle through three colors, with me passing her a new one now and then.
Forty minutes pass, and Heather remains absorbed in her work, making marks without any sign of frustration or boredom. This is unexpected. In the past, she would have lost interest after just a few minutes, setting the marker down and signaling that she was done with the activity.
Living one day at a time right on down to one minute at a time, reading this makes me realize how precious life is. Thank you John and Hetty.
Thank you Sallie. One minute at a time makes a lot of sense. Warm wishes. Hetty
I’m fascinated by Heather’s interest in markers and colour lengthening. Has to be a sign of enjoyment. Hetty, you and John always provide Heather with a myriad of wonderful things to do. Art, dancing, music, television and great food!
Thank you for your kind comment. Audrey. I was pleased when Heather showed interest in making marks on the paper I provided. The past months have been challenging because she seemed to have lost all interest in anything art related, but she had her spark back on Friday. I keep trying. Warm regards, Hetty
Very nice
How lovely to see Heather engaged in drawing. I wonder if really fat marker pens might be interesting too. Such a lot of paper would get covered!
Do you think she might finger paint ?
Hello Alison. These are good suggestions. Thank you! I will try some fatter markers.
We did finger painting about a year ago and Heather enjoyed it. Your message was a good reminder to try again.
I appreciate your message. Warm regards, Hetty
That’s an important discovery, that you never know when interest may return, even after a long “dry spell,” thus the reasonableness of continuing to offer the activity. It will be lovely if she likes large size markers, and maybe even finger painting 🙂
Thank you Debbi. I am anxious to try finger painting again. I will post the results here.
I appreciate your comment. Hetty