FORT PIERCE INLET
acrylic/masonite
For the past four years my husband and I have been fortunate enough to spend
winters in Fort Pierce, Florida. I have been equally lucky to have met some
local plein air painters. Lori McNamara, a Fort Pierce resident has introduced
me and others to many beautiful Florida locales. I have enjoyed painting at
these places in the mild, sunny weather. However, the seven paintings I did this
winter may be the last of my on-site Florida works. We will not be returning to
Fort Pierce next year. Our son, Kenneth, who resided in Lake Worth, near here,
died suddenly and unexpectedly December 9, 2012. He was only 42 years old The
autopsy revealed that he died of arterial disease. We had already arranged to
spend the winter in Florida and we needed to pick up his car and other things.
So, we made the trip; but our time spent there was very difficult. We missed not
having dinners Ken, going to Mass with him on Sundays, and my husband missed the
time they shared playing golf. All around us were reminders. Though the weather
had been so spectacular, we found that these reminders were too painful. So, for
now, we will say good-bye to Florida, grateful for the chance to experience its
wonderful weather and friendly residents.
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Ken in nursery school
Ken, with family after Camp Hill's State Football Championship
Ken ,enjoying a party with fFlorida friends
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