I’m on a heart monitor for a while. The device connected to my chest delivers data to the cardiologist, and fingers crossed, will help us find the reason for my first heart attack a month ago. To donate to my medical fund: https://ift.tt/2KYOe9i View on Instagram.

I had the honor of being one of Unsilenced’s featured artists this weekend at the Art Institute of Chicago’s block party. Visitors got to learn about my story, take pictures, and see my process in action. I’m amazed at the way years of secret suffering have been transformed into pure light and appreciation. I’ve gotten…

Recovering from this heart attack has been exhausting in itself. I’m on new heart meds that seem to be helping, I am well on the way thru my disability application, and I’m still furiosly sewing. I dream of gun fights, and many shots fired when my heart is hurting. I’m learning what it means to…

The warm weather here in Chicago brought many life changes with it for me. I began walking with a cane. I worked myself to exhaustion this spring, and on the first day of summer I had a heart attack. My wounded center woke me up to just how big my needs are. I’m finally asking…