Adaptability Key When Life Brings Loss
Jane King was beaming when she opened the door to her apartment. She’d been eager for me to see her new retirement home, and to share a recent purchase—a piece of art, freshly hung in her small sitting room. Across from the entry the framed portrait of a pensive woman gazed with calm eyes and openness at all who entered. Not a large piece, but strong. An image of graceful, quiet reflection. The portrait, Jane explained, is part of a series known as “Georgie’s Girls,” by Portl