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’m grieving for you… From the moment I first read your blog yesterday morning, my heart has been heavy. You don’t know me, but we artists know you! You’ve opened your heart, your life, and your home to us. You’ve taught us to discover the creative genius deep inside us, how to connect with our right brain, how to truly see and feel the world around us. You have been a tremendous influence and inspiration on our journey of self discovery. We feel like family!
That explains why I feel heavy and I have contemplated all day and night on your divorce. I even dreamt about it. 🥴 I grieve over the death of a marriage, a covenant, a partnership. My heart is heavy for you, John and the family.
My prayer is for quick healing of hearts and lives re-established in harmony. Divorce can be ugly when hurt hearts lash out. Praying yours will not be so.
Maybe in the future you will feel free to share more of your journey. For now, know we are all sharing the moment with you!
A beautiful separation may you both continue to grow in Art in spirit and in love for life
With an open heart and tears I read your beautiful shared letter and I feel some heartache also the presence of loving spiritual guidance. Blessings to the two of you in this difficult transition 🙏 ✨️
Dear Elli, dear John … yes, it’s sad; every ending is sad, but we have our own path in life and our soul contract; sometimes we simply strayed from it out of love, because love was stronger—or because of responsibility. I always enjoyed seeing photos of the two of you and hoped that love would prevail. But over the years, many little remarks were made that showed you two have very different personalities, and despite these differences, you found something that could harmonize them. But the soul contract has obviously called… stay in love and walk your path alone and together… with that, you have come full circle… with love for Elli and John and their family… Christina
… and to everyone: Never forget that the most important thing in this life is love, not material things
Beautiful letter written with great emotions and respect. At times people need to separate in order to grow. Would like to wish you both much strength and courage during this time.
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