"Let the river flow"

I have just finished "Let the River flow" which I have painted for some friends of mine. I had this picture in my head when I was in church one day. The start of it was featured in my last blog post. The second one, of Giraffes is still a work in progress. I'm still trying to decide if I like it as it is, but I have this voice in the back of my head telling me it still needs a bit of work.

Today I want to dedicate my blog post to those who died in the tragic Villagio Mall fire, here in Doha. I want honor those who died, and I pray for the families and loved ones left behind. My heart goes out to the parents of the 13 little children who died. I am reminded of the verse in Romans 12 which says "rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn". To the brave fire-fighters (two of whom paid the ultimate price) and to the amazing paramedics and civil defense personal, thank you for commitment to saving lives.

I'd like to end this post with a verse from a song I wrote for my father when he suddenly passed away two years ago:
"And now you're safe in His arms
free from all live's harms,
with the King by your side
you're walking, walking
on streets of gold"