It has been a while since I have done an Illustration Friday or I should say since I’ve actually shared something. I drew this last Friday right when I saw the topic. I wasn’t going to post this because I wasn’t happy with it.

But I’ve been feeling melancholy with the news of James Kim. I broke into tears when I heard he was found and did not survive. They’ve been in my thoughts these past couple of days as I fall asleep and when I awaken. The family’s story really got to me, so much that Alan noticed and asked why this family affected me so much. I don’t know. I didn’t have an answer. My heart goes out to the family. I wish them peace.

And today thinking about them I decided to post this after all, this image of sweet Isabelle asleep. I think about how terrified I was of childbirth and how I am so proud that I gave birth to her. I think about how she makes me feel so strong, how I would do anything for her. I’m sure I write it often enough, how very much I love her but I wanted her to also know how much strength she gives me, how powerful she makes me feel, how I would walk into uncertain danger for her.

Hug your loved ones, tell them and show them how much you love them, and cherish all the small moments.