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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I wish you love, strength, and encouragement in the upcoming years. After my 25 year marriage, we – my former spouse and father of my children – had become different individuals moving in separate directions. I still cared for him, and, for my sons and grandchild, I worked to keep him in my life. It took time, but we are all the richer for it. I wish this for you and your family, too.
Having been where you are, ending a 28 year marriage, I pray for both of you to see the love, guidance, strength, faith and dependence on God that grew from my new beginning. And, in leaving, He opened a path for me that I could never have dreamed possible.
From what I know of you and John, I know your hearts hurt. I know your childrens hearts hurt. Praying God wraps you all in His everlasting, ever loving arms.
Elli this is such a beautiful tribute to someone who you shared so much of life with, so full of grace and gratitude and I know you will both continue to cheer each other on in your separate endeavours. Sending you both love, peace and light ❤️
So many thoughts and feeling stir in me from my own life as I read this. Although we haven’t met in person, I feel like I know you, at least the parts of you that you have graciously shared through your book and MP/art content, and look up to you as both an art mentor and a maternal figure. Sending you, John, and the family my best wishes and prayers as you enter this new chapter.
I am very sorry to hear the sad news. Even though I do not know you personally, I haven gotten a good sense of you from your paintings. I wish you and your family God’s speed. Kitty
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