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I'm so glad to hear you resonated from the angle of fatherhood. Sometimes I want to direct it at both but feel I have no idea the perspective of dads and all that they carry. That's a very beautiful comparison and one I'm sure many parent's can relate to. Finding and searching for fulfillment in work, friend groups, and all the outer areas of life we can get praise from but until you have a baby the amount of love and meaning is almost impossible to describe. Thank you for your comment and sharing your perspective as a dad!

Please don't apologize. They are left up for a reason. I am so sorry to hear you have had to go through something similar but am grateful that you are able to connect with my story. My hope in sharing and putting it out there was to let other people know that they weren't alone in the pain and struggle of something so life altering, and it helped me remind myself that I wasn't alone in it either. It's beautiful and encouraging for me to hear a small piece of your story and to find it brought you closer to God. Having faith makes a profound difference. In all of the chaos I found so much peace in prayer and worship. It made me realize how resilient we are meant to be, and are capable of being, when we truly lean in through hard times. I really appreciate your encouragement and acknowledgement of a story in my life. I have made progress but also am not sure what to anticipate in the future. I do my best to take each day with a positive attitude, an opportunity for a fresh start, and give thanks. I wish you all the peace, love, and encouragement you can embrace each day. Stay in the presence, you're doing great.

@@JasmineFrances indeed, those moments where the future looms and it is hard to see through the fog, it can be difficult to know what to expect or to be at peace in that moment. Anticipation for the future can so easily sway to anxiety. Romans 11:33-36, Colossians 1:16-17 But it can be so comforting, in the midst of being overwhelmed, to close your eyes and remember who your God is. How much he loves you and your little ones and no matter what happens, He is good. I'll be praying for you and your family.

I wish you all the courage you can hold on your journey back to life!

That is funny! I have been going all over the place with this logo, but that will be in a video to come! Perhaps it's a peek into something! :D Yes, simplicity is loaded in its own way and something I think I struggle with a bit within my practice. I'm sorry you're tired! I hope you're able to get lots of rest this weekend!!

Thank you so much!! I liked them, too!! A little fun a little quirky. You've been such a fun addition to making these videos and such a positive and encouraging light. I truly appreciate you. Hmm, well I hope in the new year you're able to make the amount of art that brings you peace each week. Happy New Year to you!

Thank you! Fun to keep exploring new mediums, I hope you've had some time to create more work! Me too, I LOVE IT! Have a very Merry Christmas, @patrickmeyer3534 !

@margo-ej2xo thank you so much! It was so fun to watch come to life, I'm so happy you enjoyed it :)

Thank you so much!!

Thank you! The room has really come together and I surely have been enjoying it! It will be nice to have a space like this to create in, feel very grateful! ☺️

I actually really appreciate that feedback, thank you! I will keep that in mind moving forward.

Thank you so much for your kind response and for tuning in! 😃

Congratulations to you! It is such a wonderful time and any and all encouragement is so important. So happy I was able to give some of that to you! ❤️

That is such a powerful way of putting it, "going down in a void." Yes, I love getting creative with them and encouraging their creativity but it is for them when I am with them. It's a lot different when you can really tune in and get lost in whatever it is you choose to create. Thank you so much for sharing about yourself. (: Keep in mind you taking that time to make use of your creativity is so good for your family, too. Never stop!!

@JasmineFrances totally agree. If I'm actively creating I feel I'm a better mom and a better person in general. When I feel anxious and frustrated, I know what I'm lacking.

@@itsmerowena yes exactly! Do you ever find yourself procrastinating or putting "more important things" before creative time? Especially with all the rolling tasks that come with parenthood, sometimes I find myself reasoning why art can't happen in a day and I wonder if you can relate or if you have any tips about that?! lol

Hello!! So good to hear from you! :)

I am a Procurement Specialist for a company that decommissions retired oil rigs! And thank you (: Wow, I can only imagine how nice it is to get after some art after a shift for you. I love that you shared the creativity with your kids. I don't do that as often as I think about doing it and that's something I'd like to work on. My oldest who is 3 appreciates and gets excited about the art that I make, which fills me with so much joy, and I would love for him to get as excited about working on projects of his own/ us together. I love the stained glass idea! Especially as a gift for a grandparent or an ornament...will you please share how you did that?!

Thank you!!! 🤣 I thought it turned out very playful which is exactly what I was hoping for! So glad you enjoyed it, too!!

Ohhh loved your last line! So true, which is just a human thing to do with the internet these days, but that's part of why I ended up making the video the way that I did. So I'm SO HAPPY that you got something out of it and have so much encouragement- as usual! You're so kind Mr. Patrick. In the end the dang Dinosaur did grow on me a bit so that's a plus hahah.

Thank you for letting me be a part of your still-waking-up-breakfast-quiet-time-on-the-computer time! I'm so happy to hear what I shared was helpful, means so much! High fives back!

Bottoms Up!

@@JasmineFrances thats a good name for that painting. I have roughed out a sketch that I want to actually try watercolors on which you inspired by your floral paintings and use of the medium. And I'm completing a thought from the other thread of comments you don't need to apologize for not answering a comment. there is another comic book Idea I have which I am working on character designs, very slow process

Thank you, I liked it! Get out, that's amazing! If you care to share, what is the sketch of? Thanks for your understanding, I appreciate that! Oh that's very cool! I have started to gain some interest in learning more about character development and it definitely seems like a process. Very exciting though!

Thank you so much!!

Thank you so much! My sister was very happy with them, I was too! Ohhh that's a great comparison from the palette to the clouds. That's such a great idea and way to force yourself to see something in 'nothing' you know? I'm going to tuck that away as a warm up exercise or to use if I feel stuck! Glad we're on the same page with a pretty palette !!

This was so helpful because I was actually debating between the two logos! I love the first one but after getting some feedback I adjusted to the second and it just wasn't quite "it" for me. Perhaps I'll have to play with the first concept a bit more and then she'll be golden! Thank you for all of your encouragement, appreciate you! HAHA, well lucky for us all, we are all entitled to our own coffee drinking ways!

@JasmineFrances wait what do you mean everyone is entitled to theor own ways of drinking coffee??? Lol. Remember Jasmine always go with your gut. No matter what the masses say sometimes in art you need to just go with what you feel. No one can guide you, your art guides you. And i think you know why.

Ohhhh yes! Thank you for that, that was refreshing! I mean each person has the right to take their coffee the way they like! Nuked, iced, lukewarm! There's not judgement here! I also have mine with cream and honey so 🤷‍♀️

@@JasmineFrances I know, I was joking 🤣

You just never know these days hahaha

@hoppingwren thank you so much for your encouragement and kindness. Thankful for you.

Thank you!! 😊

Hey! Thanks for asking, if you want a bit more detail I would recommend watching this video, ua-cam.com/video/Mb1mCZ-2K8E/v-deo.html Overall I am going through a divorce, that video gives a decent picture of the situation. I plan to make a video sharing all of what happened but am letting the dust settle before doing so.

Hey, thank you for the encouragement. I did look at the scriptures and I will say, because I am not quite ready to make a video regarding all that is going on yet, 1 Corinthians 7:15-16 would be my case and therefore biblically, God want's peace for those who believe in him. That scripture alone says if the unbeliever is the one who walks away then there is no bondage for the one who believes, so why would I try to stay bonded? I don't know that I understand how one not allowing the other back and then the other working on the restoration of a marriage is possible because it takes two people in each and every relationship. Just like God won't restore a person if they are not pursuing him, in relationship with him, and trying to know and understand all he desires for his people. I believe that your heart is in a good place and I do appreciate you taking the time to share scripture with me. I suppose all I can say is that I trust that God is with me in all of this and my faith is in Him and he can and will do whatever it is that needs to be done. At this time all I am focused on is my mental health and being a wonderful mother for my boys. ❤️

Hi! Yes, that does make perfect sense. When I've watched the video back I can see how badly I am contemplating the "right" thing instead of considering that there isn't always a right or wrong. In my first video I share quite a bit about my feelings toward daycare. I understand its purpose but I was a stay at home mom for more reasons than just the cost of it. I believe in the benefit for the kids, wholeheartedly. I am still in I guess what could be considered the early stages of divorce so there is no steady money coming in just yet. The dynamic is fine, there will be adjustments but there is grace extended on both ends so I know we could make it work for an extended period of time if we needed to- which would probably be the best thing for the boys. This is one of those times where having a lot of societal noise makes it feel "embarrassing" instead of being happy and thankful for how it's all working out, you know what I mean? I do appreciate you taking the time to share and help me to articulate more what matters to me and what is most beneficial to my kids. Well maybe you don't need to! Something tells me you're probably doing better than you think! Thank you for the luck!

@@JasmineFrances ❤️

Thank you!! ❤️

Wow how crazy! I’m sorry to hear this and I hope you have settled in and have had all the support you need to heal and get through it. Yes, so thankful!

That’s a beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing! I hope it lends itself to more than just me. Relationship with Jesus can feel tricky or “imaginary” when you’re sort of just conforming or floating through it all. I grew up catholic and my sister and I talk about this a lot. Our lack of understanding and knowing. But it becomes so fun and interesting when you dive into the Bible and prayer. I always notice so much more awareness in my daily life and seeing all the connections that are made. Im in the middle of a great book all about the flesh and sin, it’s packed right now but I wonder if you’ve read it!

​@@JasmineFrancesI haven't Heard of it. So you mentioned you were raised Catholic. Are you still Catholic?

No, I would consider myself Christian. I’ve attended more nondenominational church’s than anything else in the last 5 years!

That is correct...I will make a video more in depth of all of this when the time is right. I don't think it's appropriate just because of all the feelings around everything. I would hate to put something out there before I was in a place to do it the right way. Thank you for your love and support and I will take all the prayers you're willing to pray- especially for my little guys. I also hate seeing families broken apart, it's heartbreaking, in all the heartbreak remaining hopeful is all I can think to do.

That sounds wise! ❤❤

Gosh, me too! Thank you for the love I'll be sending some right back your way.

Thank you for taking the time to leave some of your thoughts. My goal is to share my process and journey as honestly as I can, it’s funny you mention this because I plan on making another video diving into this specifically as I’ve realized as I walk through all of this there is a belief I’ve created. My hope is never to alienate anyone, but to express what I’m going through as rawly as possible in hopes it can speak to others hearts and bring us together.

​@@JasmineFrancesI'm afraid I'm not deep enough into your video to understand the situation, but I saw this comment and want to encourage you not to listen to the subtle deceiving/discouragement about wanting to stay at home with your children. I've been there. In college I had to write a paper about my upbringing and bias I need to identify, the feminist professor was constantly saying don't use terms like a broken home, I pushed back and was so glad I did, because she couldn't justify her position but I could. Anyways, sorry you're having a hard time whatever it is and may God restore and correct any problems your family is facing.

@@Shelb13v Thank you for this! I'm proud of you for doing that, I am sure it was hard and uncomfortable! It's interesting to me that verbiage like that would bother your professor. I think we do ourselves such a disservice when we aren't willing to share things we've been through. Of course not everyone will agree or understand but isn't part of human connection offering the willingness to love and listen anyway? Thank you for all your prayers, I receive all of them!

​@@JasmineFrancesso true! I think that the professor had an agenda to push feminism, and usually deducted points for things like that. And yes! It helps to be able to say what you're feeling and thinking and get good advice. We were definitely designed with the need to express ourselves. Hopefully you have a good friend to listen to you and give Godly advice in your hard situation. I'm a Christian and have been helped greatly (and seen amazing things happen for other women) by 1 Corinthians 7 and 1 peter 3. I'll definitely try to say a prayer if your situation comes into my mind.

Nah, you made a misstep in leaving such an ignorant and passive aggressive comment.

Thank you for being here ❤

Thank you so much ❤️ I am so hopeful of these outcomes. Your kind words are so appreciated.

You’re so right, the more I am willing to talk about things the more I learn how many other moms feel the same way. Thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement at a much needed time. Yes, let’s be friends! Just saw your channel, excited to check out your music, how awesome! ❤️

Thank you so much!

That touches me so much, thank you!

Nooo?! 🫣

@@JasmineFrances I only know 2 of them.

@@GetRumbleD which two are they?! The claymation may be a bit tricky because it is pretty old… but a classic nonetheless 😊

@@JasmineFrances Home alone and Grinch

@@GetRumbleD the others are Scrooge, Elf (the movie), Kris Kringle from Santa Claus is comin’ to town (an old claymation), and Charlie Brown!