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Monday, March 25, 2013

I still remember the day when our precious daughter, Yana, joined our family. She was scared, and shy, yet also a little bit wild and crazy, all rolled into one package. The one thing that calmed our little girl's fears during this transition-time was drawing. We discovered quite quickly that she especially loved to draw pictures of Jesus. David and I were a part of an Orthodox community, and Yana, being Russian/Ukrainian was famliar with Orthodoxy, as well. Thus, began her journey writing icons. From the time that she was eight years old, she has had a special love for religious art and icons became a part of her drawing (or writing) repretoire. Throughout the years, she has created many beautiful images, including this one, which I believe was the first real icon that she "wrote" at 8 years old:


Yana's most recent icon was "commissioned" by a neighbor and friend. It is Pacomious, meeting an angel of the Lord. Yana spent many evenings, working on this painting. I think that it turned out beautifully and I can sense the love that Pacomious has for the instruction of our precious Lord, as he leans in to hear the angel's words.


As Yana grows, I pray that her love for this beautiful writing of God informs and penetrates her heart more and more. May these images lead her into a deeper relationship with our precious Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May she sense His great love and kindness as she continues to learn to use this gift for His glory and honor.

9 comments:

Nikki said...

WOW!!! Yana is SO talented!!!! WOW!!

Sally-Girl! said...

Simply amazing!!!! What a talent she has been blessed with!!! Incredible!!!

No Greater Love said...

Oh my word, that is incredible. I love it!!!!!!!

Cheri said...

I am so impressed. I'd love to hear the story of each of your adoptions if you are willing to share. I love seeing Gods hand in all of it.

Peter and Nancy said...

Incredible -- what an artist, and for a glorious purpose too.
Nancy

Sarah said...

Beautiful!

Rebecca said...

Wow!!! Incredibly talented!!! So beautiful!!!

Aus said...

WOW - simply outstanding - I can't help but believe that there is some "Inspired Guidance" involved in that work!

hugs - aus and co.

Aus said...

WOW - simply outstanding - I can't help but believe that there is some "Inspired Guidance" involved in that work!

hugs - aus and co.

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