Moorefield resident Hannah Veld’s creative talents have extended past the art studio and into the community.
Veld has created a painting titled Embrace The Moment that she donated to the Alzheimer Society of Perth County.
Veld’s husband, Bernie was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Inspiration for her painting came from an art reference book. She painted the original painting from the book but wanted to make the painting more personal. During a summer vacation at a cottage in the Haliburton region, Veld was inspired to paint an original painting, dedicated to her husband.
The painting features a butterfly perched on a small finger.
“The butterfly on a child’s hand is a rare happening. In a moment the butterfly is gone and it’s truly a moment to embrace. Embracing all the moments, big and small, in our lives is important. The forget-me-not flowers are the symbol for memory loss, which is one symptom of Alzheimer’s disease.”
Pastor Dave Tiessen’s Oct. 3 Reflections column in the Community News inspired Veld to capture the moment in a different way. Tiessen mentions Ann Voskamp’s book One Thousand Gifts, in which Voskamp encourages everyone to embrace everyday blessings by writing them down. Veld has taken this advice and is capturing moments she experiences with her husband Bernie, in a journal.
Thankful for all the help and support she and Bernie have received from the Alzheimer Society, Veld wanted to give back. She presented her painting, Capture the Moment, to the leader of her support group at the society to help inspire others. The organization is now using Veld’s painting on the front cover of their information booklet Help for Today.
Veld’s painting can also be found on the society’s brochure explaining the services available to area residents.
“It’s important to take the lighter side of this disease. I am blessed in my life and thankful to the society for all their help. I hope my painting will bring an awareness to the community about Alzheimer’s,” Veld said.
For more information contact the Alzheimer’s Society of Perth County at 1-888-797-1882 or info@alzheimerperthcounty.com
