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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We may never meet this side of heaven, dear Elli and John. I have only been following you since november last year, when taking an online class and have watched years and years of your lives and outstanding artist. My heart sunk down to the floor when reading your mail, because you both, have been in my living room daily since. I wish you so much love and abundance of peace from the Lord Jesus your way, and I offer my ignorant but empatic sadness as fuel for prayer, as I have been praying for you both many times through out the day. The Lord has the last word. I ask the Lord surrounds you with an enormous hug of Love to you, John, Dimitra and all of your children and grandkids. This is a family we have learned to love and we stand with you in prayer.
To John and Eli,
I really hate to learn that your time together has ended. You both have created your best creations in the beautiful, and loving family the two of you created together.
I wish you both and your family the best, and I hope to continue being able to follow you both in yours and your family’s creative journeys and adventures.
G Scott
This makes me profoundly sad. I’ve been in the mastery program for three years, and over those three years I feel like all of you have become a part of my family. Funny how that happens just watching hundreds of hours of videos. I wish you all the best but boy it’s heartbreaking.
All the best to you both. So much grace in your letter, so much love. It is very true that the life path will take us where it will, the brave take the harder, less easy path, the path that is the right one. Walk in faith, campion of the tender hearted artists of the world.
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