I am Joe`s youngest sister. Our oldest sister, Vera and I is the last of Joe`s immediate family. We are forever thankful for the help and assistance that the Orange Art Center and it`s staff has provided Joe. Having the space to paint, to be able to express himself through his painting has help him to deal with who he is and to know that he is not just a mental ill person,but he is an Artist that just happen to have mental illness. He can still be focous, live his dream and control his mental illness just as any other other illness.
Joe is more outgoing, and when he chooses he have a lot to say. We have been very blessed to have Joe with us. We have learn a lot from him.
My prayer is that you keep supporting The Orange Art Center so that they can continue to help people like Joe.
Peace, Love and Joy.
Mary Simms Burton
I am Joe`s youngest sister. Our oldest sister, Vera and I is the last of Joe`s immediate family. We are forever thankful for the help and assistance that the Orange Art Center and it`s staff has provided Joe. Having the space to paint, to be able to express himself through his painting has help him to deal with who he is and to know that he is not just a mental ill person,but he is an Artist that just happen to have mental illness. He can still be focous, live his dream and control his mental illness just as any other other illness.
Joe is more outgoing, and when he chooses he have a lot to say. We have been very blessed to have Joe with us. We have learn a lot from him.
My prayer is that you keep supporting The Orange Art Center so that they can continue to help people like Joe.
Peace, Love and Joy.
Mary Simms Burton