November 9, 2025

If I’ve Done My Work

Tonight I had a long talk with Lauren. We laughed, shared how our weekends had both felt heavy, and it reminded me how much a simple conversation can lift the weight off a tired heart. She and the girls came to church and sat with me this morning — and just having them there made the day feel a little brighter.

I was telling Lauren and Melissa that I wish I could order enough calendars to give everyone one. I sell them just to cover the cost, and the truth is, I’d gladly give my prints away if someone said they liked them. It’s not about the money — it’s about knowing that something I saw, something I felt, meant enough to someone else that they’d want to hang it in their home.

I may not know how others manage to sell their work, but that’s not really the point, is it? Tonight, I reminded myself that if I can make someone think, smile, laugh, or maybe even question — then I’ve done my work.

And maybe that’s what art is really for — not to be sold, but to be shared.