Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Todays painting


I painted this goose, quickly, maybe 10 minutes. He is standing in a field of snow, next to and icy stream, looking off into the distance. Sometimes that reflects how we all feel and how I felt today. Alone, cold, looking out over a monotoned landscape. Unable to find any color, unable to see the beauty of things. Again, we had a hearing about Jennifer's benefits. Medi-cal terminates her health care monthly and we have been fighting to keep it. It a long story, and I wont burden you with details but I feel bad for the many people who,like Jennifer, are unable to fight their own battles and lose. They don't have an advocate and so, in their weakened state fall victim to the constant abuse, threats and finally termination by the government of their benefits. You always hear about the people who abuse the system and rip off the government and take money that isn't owed to them. I think this sets the stage for the way they deal with the rest of us, who are doing it the honest and right way. I thought this was all settled in 2005! I am just now seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. It does change a person, how could it not. It makes you cynical, critical, mad, frustrated and the constant stress takes its toll on our health and well being. I guess I will fight for her until I can fight no more and then pray someone will step up to the plate and take my place. Today I had a voice, I got to share my concerns with a judge, on record with the case workers present. I don't know if it will do any good, I don't know if it will make a difference, I have to wait and see. For now the fight continues.
Sidenote: In todays news there was a report of a 93 year old man who froze to death because the electric company turned off his power. They found him wrapped up in blankets wearing 4 sweaters. It was reported that there were icycles in his sinks. How can they do that in the middle of winter. Another story of no one to fight for the weak and sick, its just so sad.

5 comments:

caseytoussaint said...

It's a gorgeous painting, Desiree. I'm so sorry that you're having to go through such an awful fight for Jennifer's basic rights. It's truly outrageous. What makes you sick is to know people that really are abusing the system. You'd think they could tell the difference!
We're having a similar battle with the French tax system right now, and it's awful, knowing you're right, but being in front of someone who won't listen. Like you, we're seeing a glimmer of light, but the stress continues until you get it in writing!
Hugs from France!

Joan said...

I'm sorry to hear about your constant battles for Jennifer's benefits and rights. She's so lucky to have you to fight for her. There are so many people who have nobody to stand up for them.

On a better note, I love the goose! Although they are a severe problem to have around, they are such pretty creatures. You really got him/her down perfectly in just a few minutes!!!

Andrea said...

I adore the simplicity, the beautifully balanced composition and the bold colours you used for the snow. It feels just perfect!

r garriott said...

Breathtaking watercolor. Sometimes the quick ones are the best.

laura said...

What a world. It's infuriating that people use the excuse of abuse of the system to curtail benefits (and assuage their conscience)--and why does everything have to be so complicated and confusing?!
I wish you well.
Beautiful painting today, BTW!!

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