where it all started…

The morning after our last major storm I walked outside and saw a broken branch from one of our trees laying on the ground in our front yard. There was a nest fully intact in that branch and although the branch was broken, it looked like it had been completely untouched by the storm. I was sad at first for the mama that worked so hard to build her nest, but then I studied the nest a little closer and I was so touched and impressed by all of the different materials she used to make her nest….sticks, weeds, and some scraps of trash all woven together to make this safe home for her babies. Her labor of love made it possible that her nest was untouched by the storm.

It made me realize that no matter how big or small the storm may be, every mama in their own way is always preparing, protecting, building, nurturing, and loving their way through each and every storm. The efforts we take to build our nest for our families don’t go unnoticed, and is definitely something worth celebrating.

I was so touched by this experience it inspired me to create this abstract nest painting. The nest represents love, dedication, compassion and the commitment to building a happy home. It is a reminder of our efforts to make our home a safe place filled with love, laughter, and a place where family members thrive.