[Kimberly Dow]

You go girl.

My mother-in-law was a very talented artist. I say was because she stopped painting many times during her life because her husband was very demanding of her attention. She was raised in a different time where she believed you should always do what your husband wanted - even if it was not necessary. She would go to work with him, because he asked...just to keep him company. She raised 5 children. She worked in many different businesses with her husband over the years as well. Even if she wasn't needed - she went there because he wanted her to. Even if it was killing her, she went. He was extremely jealous of her art - HE wanted all of her attention. She hasn't painted now in over 12 years. She is still going to work with him and they are both very healthy and vibrant 84-year-olds. She had a real talent that she could have devloped to be outstanding. She doesn't seem overly bitter about it, but there is definitly regret there. I respect both of these folks more than I can say...but her life is my worst nightmare! She is also one of my biggest fans. No one wants to complain about the time I spend painting around her - she understands and is a great defender of mine. I've heard her lecturing family members who were taking up my time needlessly by dropping by and expecting me to drop what Im doing and cook for them....saying "For Kim, this is a CAREER!" Nothing like having a little 4'9" powehouse in your corner.