wanderer by Melissa Solecki

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Melissa Solecki, Albuquerque
Member Since May 2017
Artist Statement My name is Melissa and I like to draw.

I am mom to a bunch of girls (four to be exact) and a wife to my wonderful pastor husband.

I home school.  I teach AWANA.  I drive a mini van.  I'm a modern day June Cleaver (except that I hate to cook and the only things I iron are my kids Perler bead creations).

If that was all I told you, you might be tempted to think that my life is neat, tidy and near perfection. But let me tell you, my life is messy.

2015 was probably the hardest year of our lives.  It left me scarred and wounded.

I was drowning in pain and hopelessness.  I cried out to the Lord to pull me out of the darkness that had swallowed me whole, and I heard Him whisper for me to pick up a pen and some paper, so I began to draw.

Over the past year the Lord has used art to bring much needed healing to my heart. Through it, I have been given a deeper intimacy with the Lord because He Himself is creative!  As I draw, I get to spend time meditating on the Lord and His word.  While I draw I get to spend time in prayer. It is quiet time for my heart and mind.

Drawing started out as an escape for me, then turned into a hobby, and has now become a passion.

My prayer is that God can use these random doodles and thoughts to encourage you and revive your
heart.

Life is messy, but our God is good.