Creation Continues

This is the first of many (I hope) Valentine's I will receive from my children. Divine's creative inspiration produced this little gem-simply made of craft styro-foam, tape, and a Necco heart. I love that about Divine. She is able to create without looking in a Martha Stewart Magazine. She takes what she has within her reach (no running to Michael's Craft store), and CREATES. Her creations will no doubt become more complex and sophisticated, but that doesn't mean there is any less creativity present. I love her confidence--something that the world will desire to suppress and eventually diminish, if she lets it. We all have this ability within, some a bit rusty from lack of use, but there nonetheless. I see the spectrum of creativity in my family--My parents, artists by trade, are constantly creating in everything they do. My dad not only creates artwork, but creates beauty with his green thumb. I've always thought that when he is able to create his own world, watch out! We will all want to visit his solar system! My mom's creativity is a perfect compliment to my dad's. Although she creates her own artwork of various forms, she creates a home where peace and love abound--something I try to REcreate each day in my own home. Ashley creates out of most anything put before her. We always laugh when she sees something not utilized and asks, "What can we do with this?....." Jordan creates with her words and her desire to beautify her surroundings. Read her blog and you'll enjoy the fruits of her creation: http://my-angle.blogspot.com. Jacob melds form and function in his creations of furniture and other useful products. Ann sews beautiful articles of clothing, but right now is doing more divine creating of planting gospel seeds in Ecuador. Ben loves to create culinary cravings, but he also has a very unique gift of creating calm. He is one of the gentlest souls I know. We've also been blessed to have Ryan join our family to share and teach his ability to create communication. I certainly needed him for that gift (among others, of course). Brian, Ashley's yang, creates a voice of reason and frugality (once again a very needed voice in a family so full of romantic minded people!) Craig is creating healthy souls among us, using his ability to heal. Megan, most recent of our new family members, creates awe inspiring clothing design to add to this mix.

What is your creative outlet?