Life has a way of humbling us and reminding us what is really important. My baby girl Makenna Lee Brown taught me this. She lived for 47 days and each day was a blessing.
It has now been 3 years since my sweet baby girl, Makenna Lee, was born. Her life and her passing has taught me so much and through my grief I have gained a deepening appreciation and gratitude for life, the people I love, and the beauty of the world around me. I enjoy sharing our story with others because it not only helps me to keep her close and real, but I hope to inspire and help people. I feel that Makenna and I still have a mission together.
The 3rd Annual "Painting for Makenna" Auction:
This year on May 2, I will be posting a painting for auction on my Facebook Page and the Auction will be through my Daily Paintworks Site. The auction will end on May 5 at 8:00 pm (EST). Free shipping to anywhere! All of the proceeds will be donated to The Trisomy 18 Foundation. The Trisomy 18 Foundation is a non-profit organization that helps support and educates families that have children born with Trisomy 18. I want to use my talent and experiences I had with Makenna to help others going through similar hard times.
Each year I have chosen a spring image because of when her birthday is. Also, when she was born, the Red Bud trees were in full bloom and that pink color reminds me of her. Pink never used to be a favorite color of mine, but that has changed.
Spring Showers, Watercolor, 14" x 10" - Starting Bid $100
SOLD
A Second Painting Available:
I am excited to announce that this year a friend of mine, Mick McAndrews, has kindly donated one of his fantastic original watercolor paintings for Makenna's Auction. So, there are two paintings available and all proceeds from both painting sales will be donated to the Trisomy 18 Foundation. I want to especially thank Mick for his generous donation. I have met so many great friends that have helped me on my journey through grief...
Peonies Plus, Watercolor, 14" x 10" - Starting bid $100
SOLD
I am so grateful to everyone who has helped me through the grief of loosing my baby girl. Even though the pain is not gone, I have found ways to deal with it and turn that awful experience into something positive. This yearly auction is one of the ways that helps me deal with my loss. The auction is something that I feel Makenna and I can do together. She has inspired me and through these auctions I not only can help inspire others but I can feel her close to me. That is worth more than I can explain!
If you are interested in bidding, please click the "Click to Bid" button on the right...
Thank you for your help!
God Bless You!
Love from,
Brienne and Makenna and Mick
Thank you for your help!
God Bless You!
Love from,
Brienne and Makenna and Mick
