Creation of the Master Artist

[304 words] I came across this article in the book, Grandma Says by Chrissy Lynn. “As a child, I watched my grandmother create magnificent quilts out of scraps. She was from a different time – almost a different culture. The Great Depression taught her to use what she had and to not waste anything. Her appreciation of beauty taught her to create wonderful designs. One winter’s day, when I was 11, I took the time to really look at all the quilts she had made. Each one was different – each was an artistic masterpiece. I commented on this. With a wink, Grandma said: “I’ll show you something much better.” “We then bundled up and went out into the frozen back yard to watch the snowflakes. After a few moments, Grandma said, ‘You know that each snow flake is completely different. Each was designed by the Master Artist.’ “Today, children…