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Spread your Wings
A Monarch butterfly on a white buddleia is a beautiful symbol of hope and encouragement​

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Spread your Wings
by Ellen Rice


My aunt frequently told me in her latter years that when she died she wanted to come back as a beautiful butterfly and spread her wings.

When she passed we had a celebration of her life that included a monarch butterfly release on the beach she loved so much.

My aunt was born with scoliosis of her spine, but she worked very hard not to let that slow her down throughout her 80 some years. She spread her wings, became a dancer, a dance instructor, a radio host and above all the most wonderful, loving aunt in the world.

We both shared a favorite Bible verse:

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. -- Phillipians 4:8

This painting is dedicated to Aunt Eleanor and to all who are facing obstacles to happiness. May this butterfly be a reminder to 'think on' whatsoever things are lovely and spread your wings!

Ellen
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  • Home
  • Originals
    • Original oils and pastels
    • Commemorative Celebration Series
    • Paintings in Progress
    • Commissions
  • Strength of Women Series
    • About the Strength of Woman Series
    • Standing on the Rock Vol I
    • The Journey Vol II
    • No Way Out Vol III
    • Freedom Vol 4
    • The Narrow path Vol V
    • Reflection Vol VI
    • In God's Hands Vol VII
    • Whatsoever things are lovely Vol VIII
    • Crystal Block Series
    • Stretched Canvases
  • Celebration Series
  • Prints
    • Indian River Inlet
    • Seascapes and Beach
    • Bay and Marsh Paintings
    • Trees in the Landscape
    • Maps & Treasure Coast History
    • Lighthouses, Coast Guard Stations & Delaware's Watchtowers
    • Mountains & Waterfalls
    • Paintings Created to Uplift
    • Children
    • Dogs & Cats
    • Horses & Chincoteague Island Ponies
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pen, Ink & Watercolor
  • ELLEN'S SMALL GIFTS
    • New Strength Woman Crystal Block Series
    • Porcelain Ornaments featuring Ellen's paintings
    • Wall clocks featuring Ellen's paintings
    • Playing cards featuring shore paintings by Ellen Rice
    • Coasters featuring summertime coastal paintings by Ellen Rice
    • 15 oz. Ceramic Mugs featuring Ellen's paintings
    • Jewelry Keepsake Boxes featuring Ellen's paintings
    • Mousepads featuring Ellen's paintings
    • Bookmarks featuring Ellen's paintings
    • Journals featuring Ellen Rice paintings
  • News & Events
  • American Fine Craft
    • CL Whiting Leaf Leather >
      • Card Cases & Other Small Accessories
      • Classic Handbags
      • Coinpurse & Cosmetic
      • Leather-Edged Bags
      • Small Bags
      • Totes
      • Working Bags
      • Men's Wallets
      • Women's Wallets
    • RAKU - JDavis Inner Spirit Rattles
    • GLASS ART
    • JEWELRY BY THE SHORE >
      • Austin Cake's Sun Sea Sand Sea Glass Jewelry
      • Meg's Prism Sea Glass Jewelry
      • Kim Doughty-Cavagnaro
    • ORNAMENTS >
      • Peter & Robin Morris Copper Ornaments
    • Margie and Bill Lombard
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