Brandon Moon

A little while ago my wife wrote an adorable post about the influence I’ve had in her life. She submitted the writing to a project by Cassandra Barney called “What Saved Me”. Turns out the artist selected my wife’s post, and turned it into this painting. She depicts my hand outstretched, holding up a miniature version of my wife in the palm of my hand.

What I love about this work is the look on my wife’s face. She appears calm, peaceful, and not at all out of place on my hand. Her arms are folded serenely over her lap, and although there is darkness around, she shines bright.

When I first met my wife, I had an experience that is very hard to describe. In short, I was given a vision of her potential. I can’t adequately describe how it happened. I remember I was looking at her, trying not to be noticed (we were only just becoming friends), and somehow… I saw past who she was that day. I saw who she could become. It was a profound experience; one I know I’ll never forget. I saw a beauty in her that is indescribable. I saw her inner light. And it left me completely dazzled. I think that was the moment I started falling in love with her.

I know now that it is my responsibility to help her reach that potential. And I will do everything I can to help her make that happen.

This is what this picture means to me.