Manuelito's Story

In 1998 in Southern Mexico and Central America, there were terrible storms, that brought dangerous mudslides. Thousands lost their lives and most were never found.
In the News Broadcasts I saw an image of a man that was seared into my memory, this is not an accurate image of that man but it is the one that has remained in my mind.
A man, standing alone, shaking, unspeaking, arms folded in defiance of the fact that he has lost his whole family to these storms. The weariness showing in his face, the un-stoppable tears, the wind blowing his hair and beard, eyes that are empty, and lost, only fear showing, the lines of horror etched forever into his face, mud caked on his body and clothes. Lets remember to keep these in our prayers, they are not lost, but life has crushed them down.
God Bless
Jim

Detail of Manuelito's Face

"Manuelito" 16x20 Oil on Canvas

"Sunday Afternoon" 8x10 Oil on Canvas