.~Lia Lane, Cowgirl and Spirit.~

Painting By Lia Lane

Website: Lia's Beeswaxed
Read Lia's Artist Interview
 by Creative Apple Fine Art Photography

On November 30th, 2010 I was sitting at my kitchen table with Cowgirl at my feet.  While scratching her ears, I was soothing my soul by conversing with fellow artists in the Etsy Chat Room.  On this magical night, I met a most amazing artist by the name of Lia Lane. 

Her artwork immediately caught my heart.

I chatted to Lia about Cowgirl's challenges with cancer and  her upcoming operation. I let her know how precarious the next couple of days would be. Just as I was signing off, Lia caught me and told me that she wanted to gift me with a painting.  I was so amazed at her generosity.  I told her that I would so love to trade art for art.  She picked out Sweet Medicine and Passing Through.  I was thrilled.

On December 2nd, 2010, Cowgirl and I walked into the waiting room at the Mountain Vista Veternarian Clinic. As soon as we opened the door there was a most beautiful black cat named Spirit waiting for us. 

My mouth dropped as I immediatley flashbacked on Lia's painting. (By the way for those who do not know me, I have red hair like the girl in the painting.)

Sadly Cowgirl did not survie the operation.  Her cancer had taken her over.

But isn't this a most amazing story?

It depicts exactly how I feel right now about the loss of my Cowgirl.

And I think that Spirit the cat was there to help Cowgirl cross over.

Lia thank-you for your giving heart.

I will treasure this painting always.