By PATRICK FILBIN
Gillette News Record 

Artistic efforts help families deal with their grief

 


GILLETTE, Wyo. (AP) — Kalli and Camie Bowman lost their grandmother just hours after they painted their heart-shaped worry stones.

Their mother, Jennifer, took them down to Hands on Pottery to take their minds off things. A hospice center isn't the most nurturing place for 11 and 9-year-old girls.

It was a difficult time for the whole family.

Camie picked out a cross to paint for her grandmother along with the worry stone. She painted it a shade of light purple, a color that reminded her of her grandmother.

Kalli chose an angel, to represent her grandmother who would watch over her as she grew...



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