Touch is our first sensation, and also our last.
Dorothy's hands, ballpoint pen on paper 8 x 9 inches Patrick Gracewood ©2011
Dorothy had rheumatoid arthritis as a young woman. It was extremely painful and made her self conscious about her hands, but it didn't stop her. She worked until she was in her late 70s' taking care of children.
Dorothy's hands were a perfect expression of her strength and vulnerability.
Towards the end, her hands were the only way she could express herself: pushing away our hands offering food or liquids, grasping, holding and touching our hands as we held her.
Wednesday evening Dorothy Mae let go.
Dorothy's hands were a perfect expression of her strength and vulnerability.
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| Dorothy's hands, ballpoint pen on paper 8 x 9 inches Patrick Gracewood ©2011 |
Wednesday evening Dorothy Mae let go.
2 comments:
Hang in there Patrick.
I’m so sorry for your loss.
dear Patrick,
a very beautiful tribute.
thank You for sharing.
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