An Open Letter to John
Dear John,
I wanted to share how grateful I am for you and your life and all that you bring. I could always count on you to be on my side and encourage me to keep going. You were always willing to do the difficult things in hard times and help your family with whatever they needed. You have never complained or felt too big to do the small things no one else wanted to do. Your humility and support show your kind and loving heart.
I’m grateful for our years in marriage together full of beautiful memories and fulfilling adventures. Although it might not have been your first choice, you were always willing to go with me to the ends of the earth. You made me laugh when I wanted to cry and cheered me up whenever I felt down.
You were devoted to your children every single day, lovingly caring for them, and always showing up 100%. You cuddled them, played with them, and were everyone’s favorite dad on the street. I appreciate your dedication and unwavering active love you brought as a parent.
Our years of collaborating in art have meant the world to me, and I am grateful for the deep, profound, quiet moments of discovery and breakthrough we experienced together. You are an incredible artist, and your lovely soul shines through in every brushstroke or elegant line you create.
I’m thankful for the years we excelled as artists together and were able to see what we created go all over the world. I believe what we had was rare and precious and will always stand out as a profound chapter in my life, of healing and transformation.
As this chapter together closes and we move forward into the unknown apart, my heart is full of gratitude and also great anticipation of new levels of fulfillment and purpose for each of us. Although our marriage is ending, you will always be family to me, and as your friend and huge supporter and cheerleader, I will delight in watching you thrive and grow and become your very best self, becoming all that God intended for you.
I know that your greatest works of art are still in front of you, and your best days are just ahead. You are a kind and loving soul, and so many find comfort and acceptance in your presence. Thank you for who you are and all that you shared with me.
Love you,
Elli
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Hi Elli and John, I just want both of you to know that I have come to love you both. I am sorry you have found it necessary to close this chapter. You are both such lovely people and have definitely changed my outlook on life. Because of you all I am in the Mastery Program and find so much joy in painting. I hope each step you take brings you joy.
Love Donna Thompson – you are both Life and World Changers!
Dear Elli and John,
There is usually something unpleasant between a couple who separates, that nobody else knows. Privacy and respect – important.
However, LOVE is so present in your letter that I wonder whether what looks definite now, will remain so. Impermanence is very factual. And if that conclusion comes to you both, no justification should be expected, rather simply move forward and restart another phase of your life jointly.
Either way, I wish you both and your lovely Family, a deeply appreciated day-by-day, full of steady health, abundance of goodness, creativity, compassion and shared joy.
GOD ALWAYS BLESS ALL YOUR FAMILY🙏🤗🪷🌟
Warm hug,
Anabela Sobrinho
I can understand the weight of this news as I’m on the cusp of the same path. Thank you for generously and courageously sharing your personal life, as others (like me!) find strength to move forward. God bless you!
God bless you and your family and your path. ♥️
such wonderful photos of John…
congratulations at your courage to choose differently. compromise is overrated, and in fact should never be. whatever happens can only unfold with greater potential, and no matter what, your grand history of having been committed to each other have had you both living a life of your best dreams while raising your beloved children together. well done to everything you’ve accomplished. you’ve obviously lived a full life together and that continues on as you live it individually from here on. i cal this a happy ending! 🥳
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Elli Milan Art replied:
I couldn’t agree more!!! Thank you!!!
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