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Hi all...this is Mary, Jay's oldest daughter, 2nd child. I have hijacked my dad's blog because I think the whole computer thing overwhelms him. So, I am going to try to bring all of you up to date on the life and times of Jay Swint!
First and foremost, his health is up and down. He has good days and bad. For having a heart that by all accounts is "shot" he keeps on ticking and keeps his sense of humor while doing it. We (all 4 kids) are amazed that he is still alive. Either he is very stubborn, or simply hasn't finished what he is here to do...Maybe a bit of both:) I have him drinking MonaVie everyday and, if nothing else, by doing so he is getting 7-9 servings of fruit everyday. So that's a good thing.
For me, the most exciting thing is watching him paint. He has painted some truly beautiful paintings (oil) and they are all places that either he has personally visited, or places that family members have visited. Currently, he is working on a piece for my husband and me. It is a picture of the gates and driveway to George Harrison's home, "Friar Park" in Henley-on-Thames aboout 40 minutes outside of London. It is a glorious place and has a magical feel when you visit. I gave him 2 different views of the entrance (I'm still not privy to entering and seeing his 25,000 sq. ft home...can you imagine??) I have left it up to him which one he paints. I am so excited to see his interpretation of the photos and will most definately post the final result when it's completed.
Views of "Friar Park"
I am so proud of my dad. He is an amazing man and is now taking advantage of his last days on earth. He is developing a talent that has always been there. He has decided to peel away the layers and work on something that will be a meaningful reminder of his, up-to-now, hidden talent.
I may have hijacked this Blog (and probably will again) but please feel free to leave your comments and I will see to it that he reads every one.
