Aelia's Home
This page is for my dear sister Aelia. It is to help her and others realise that, though there are some really awful people in this world, and online, there are some wonderful people that love sharing their lives. I, for one, would be less of a person if I had never met her, and want her to know that I shall always be her true friend, and love her.
Here are some sentiments from her friends:
"A ray of light to shine upon some darkened souls, her paintings brings happiness to those who are attracted to her beauty and grace, for this she is loved." Sundance
"She is the kindest, most giving person I have ever met, online or off. I am lucky to know her and even more lucky that she loves me." Danae
"She's my big sis and I love her! *S*" SoftHeather
"Friends are never earned.....They are a gift to be treasured. They are precious beyond human evaluation. You dare not take them for granted, or they will drift away like smoke and vanish before your eyes. Friends know no bounds or limits, they care without question and love without asking. Jan you are my friend beyond compare. You are talented and giving and fun to know. Stay as you are, you are loved by many just because you are you. Always your friend, BECCA" Rebecca
"Aelia has the kindest and gentlest heart of anyone I know. I treasure her as my big sis, and as my friend." Annie
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons. Speak your truth quietly and clearly; and listen to others, even the dull and ignorant; they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons. They are vexations to the spirit. If you compare yourself with others, you may become vain and bitter; for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself. Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble; it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time. Exercise caution in your business affairs; for the world is full of trickery. But let this not blind you to what virtue there is; many persons strive for high ideals; and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially, do not feign affection. Neither be cynical about love; for in the face of all aridity & disenchantment it is perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years, gracefully surrendering the things of youth. Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe, no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here. And whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. Therefore, be at peace with God, whatever you conceive Him to be, and whatever you labors and aspirations, in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy.
LoneStar AV Painting
