“Have to post a HUGE thank you to the brilliant Artist, Leah Guzman, for this amazing piece of pure love that she created for us. It was intended as a gift for my hubby for our 19th wedding anniversary but in reality, it is a gift for all of us. As most of you know, heaven gained an angel when my mother-in-law, “Mamuchi”, passed away 2 years ago. While we still grieve her loss daily, it helps us when we notice little “messengers” she sends our way. I can’t tell you how many elephant messengers we notice everywhere we go…when we travel, walk into stores, look up and see elephant-shaped clouds in the sky…we know it’s her way of telling us she is with us still ❤ So, when I spoke to Leah about my gift idea, she asked me about all the symbols that are sacred to me and my family. The tree of life, the labyrinth(or life’s journey), the lotus, dragonflies, the two doves and of course, the elephants. We all had a good cry together tonight when we surprised my hubby with his gift and I shared what all the symbols in the painting represented. The large elephant not only represents God but also, Mamuchi watching over us all as we make our way through life❤️ The fact that Leah chose the Royal Poinciana, native to Florida, to represent our Tree of Life confirmed how connected she was to the intention of this piece. I shared with Leah yesterday that at her memorial, we spread Mamuchi’s ashes under her favorite tree in my sister-in-law’s backyard… a HUGE Royal Poinciana tree☺️ Leah, you definitely are divinely guided! It has already brought so much healing and joy to us. I know we will enjoy gazing upon and keeping this painting in our family forever🙏🏻” ~~Marilyn R.