ANZAC DAY

Thank you @LostAngel 🙏

My late husband was a returned serviceman, a Vietnam Vet. And I have many acquaintances, through him, who are ex and current servicemen and women.

I did not attend the Anzac service this year, the first time in a long time. I went last year, only days after my husbands death and I wore his medals in his honour. This year I couldnt go, as I am in hospital. I did paint a picture of poppies though, in watercolour. I will see if I can take a photo and upload it here a little later.

Here is the poppy picture I painted for ANZAC day. Hmmm, I cant get it to turn around on my phone.

Turned it round for you @Emelia8 💐 it's beautiful, so delicate, well done!. I love poppies. Sorry about ya hubby, these aniversaries are so hard. My late dad was a war vet, Korea, I've been thinking of him strongly too 😢 The Vets have a strength in them that I don't see anywhere else, a dignity. and depth. Miss 'em hey 😞

How come you're in hospital? Sorry, to hear it. I've not been the forums much lately 🍂

Ahhh much better, thank you @Rosemary4 . 🙏💖 Thanks too for your kinds works about my artistic pursuit around my poppies. I was actually fairly happy with how it turned out .. surprising for me.

I started out in hospital for spinal surgery back in early Feb. Was in hospital for recovery, then rehab. Then got trfd to MH coz it coincided with trauma anniverary and I was having nightmares. They had a psychiatrist assessment done on me and recommended a few weeks in psych ward where I could also continue my rehab. So I had 6 weeks all up in hospital Feb/Mar. Then I had two weeks back home, was not doing well and was threatened with having an ambo called unless I sought another admission. So I have been back in MH ward for 3 weeks now, but going home this Friday. Had meds changed and, unlike last time, I now have support lined up for when I get out. So I should be right.

Yes I agree, the war vets are often a unique bunch. There are several here at present and I have had some interesting conversations with them. Respects to your late Dad. 🌹

Emelia

What a beautiful painting and tribute to those who have served @Emelia8. Poppies are some of my favourite flowers, I love the depth you've captured here...can almost feel their delicate, crinkly papery petals 💜