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We invite you to experience Constance Drake's paintings as part of Gratitude: Stories of the Heart, now on display at the LIH&W Resource Center, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM–Noon.

Afghan by Pamela Wifler Some forms of gratitude are stitched slowly over time. For island artist Pam Wifler, inspiration arrived unexpectedly while browsing the “free” books at the library. There, she recognized a blanket pattern once made by her mother, a familiar design that immediately stirred memories of evenings spent together after long workdays, her mother keeping busy with her hands while home settled quietly around them. Those ordinary moments became extraordinary in

Sea Dragon by Pam Miller Artist Spotlight: Pam Miller "I'm grateful for my 86 trips around the sun. Being alive has given me the ability to observe and interpret the beauty of Mother Nature." There is a quiet wisdom woven throughout Pamela Miller's work, a deep appreciation for the extraordinary details in the natural world, and a gratitude for the opportunity to keep creating. For Pam, inspiration begins with the sea and her garden. The intricate beauty of plant and marine l

Meditation on the Sea by Nancy Uding Some people look at the sea. Others listen to it. For artist Nancy Uding, the Salish Sea, is both companion and inspiration, a living presence that continually draws her back to the shores. Her piece, Meditation on the Sea emerged from countless quiet moments spent watching light move across the water, studying the shifting colors and depths that never appear the same twice. Nancy describes herself as “enchanted” by the sea, and that encha

Living on Lummi Island for more than 50 years has taught me something important: island life is built on neighbors supporting neighbors.

Some art begins with a moment so ordinary it almost slips by… until it doesn’t. For Julie Anderson, inspiration arrived one evening while looking at a beloved tree she sees often along the shores of Lummi Island...familiar, grounding, and always present. But on this particular night, something shifted. The sky lit up with soft pink clouds at sunset, and in that pairing of tree and sky, it was magical. A photograph was born, but more than that, a sense of awe was captured. Jul

Gratitude is more than a simple “thank you.” It is a shared sense of appreciation for benefits received and experiences lived together.

By Kellie Shepherd Moeller For generations, we’ve bought into a quiet story about aging. It goes something like this: “As the years pass, our bodies slow down, our minds dim. Loss and decline is simply part of the deal.” But what if that story isn’t just incomplete… what if it’s wrong? A recent study, “ Aging Redefined: Cognitive and Physical Improvement with Positive Age Beliefs ,” challenges this deeply held assumption in a powerful way. Researchers found that nearly 45%

The Many Offerings at Lummi Island Health & Wellness There’s something special about living on Lummi Island. Maybe it’s the rhythm of the tides, the ferry rides that separate us from the mainland, or the quiet understanding that we look out for one another here. It’s a place where neighbors matter, and where being heard matters just as much. From the very beginning, listening has been at the heart of Lummi Island Health & Wellness (LIH&W). Before any programs were launched or

More than a yoga instructor, Jennifer Martin is a connector, leader, and steady presence in our wellness community. Read why her classes mean so much to islanders