A lot of people come from Toledo, Ohio and I am one of them, my parents the most loving on earth, taught me was not so important where we lived but that we love, that we love one another. My dad and I watched Danny Thomas on tv over the years, and we knew about his being a part of Toledo,OH too, we won’t hold that against him either, or wherever you are from either.

What does that have to do with ” “faith of our fathers”  and Danny Thomas’s daughter Marlo Thomas? The faith of our fathers, going back to the early days, comes to each of us as children when we are young and is a key to what shapes us all the days of our lives and never leaves us. I happen to believe that children are going to save us from doing things not so kind and generous and to keep us connected to ” faith of our fathers ” holy faith. I have been blessed with 3 of my own children and 6 grandchildren, that is a gift from God, directly to me to never forget.

So Marlo, keep the faith and know that in times like these all things are possible and that your golden heart and faith of our fathers lives on, this story is true, and is based upon our holy scripture written in our Holy Bible, the foundation of our very existence.

I have 3 paintings to share with you Marlo, and somehow I am going to send this to you, the electronic age is upon all of us just learning how to connect is very challenging, but persistence helps too.

Actually 4 paintings these are small 5″ x 7″ original oil paintings on behalf of our Webster, WI boy Mason Getts’s who has a dream to see a new playground built for our Webster Elementary School. Being an artist and a creative sort of painter, I went to work and anyone donating $25 received a small original wildlife oil painting. We collected $750 and last night I just finished painting the last painting, in this series, called, ” Faith Of Our Fathers, Holy Faith ” you see Mason is only a 9 year old boy and he has a great view on life at this early age, and is already is making a huge difference in our community. ” Dream Big, and Never Stop!”

The 4 paintings Marlo for you to see and to witness and to share the hope of all our children( big people are children too, they just think they are big, this is our secret too)!!!

1. ” the love of a sow”   black bear

2.” mom’s love”  sandhill crane with young newborn chick

3.” I will fear no evil ” gray wolves Luna and Boltz from IWC in Ely,MN

4. “the number 3 ” sandhill crane family

We dream very big, we’re only a small town in NW WI about 600 here, but we love your work Marlo, and being from Toledo is very special, keeps me mindful of ” Faith Of Our Fathers, Holy Faith.” Peace be yours and may God always bless and keep all of you until that day there is no sun and moon and only his light shinning brightly.

With great love,

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Every spring the sandhill crane  returns to Crex Meadows and they have their offspring usually one on a few occasions two chicks. In this painting the chick is very happy to sit under momma’s wing as they enjoy the sight of each other. Birds connect by sight and also thinking that starts at a very young age.

Animals, like humans love intensely and this is worth remembering before animals are taken or possible mistreated. Think first.

This original oil painting is called, ” a chick’s delight ”

Jimmy Springett Wildlife Painter

In today’s blog this is an original oil painting of a drake and hen common goldeneye at Crex Meadows in 2011 on Phantom Lake. This was painted on a True Gesso Panel and I used a new medium and new oil pigments from M. Graham.

Have a great day and God Bless.

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Everyone knows that mother’s love and very deeply, they are the reason we are here(our dads count too) in this blog I am speaking about a mother’s love and just yesterday I sent dear friends a thank you card for all the blessings they have bestowed upon on me over the years. They know who they are, and yes it does matter, God is awesome and his love embraces each of us, his plan is awesome don’t stop believing and keep God in your heart and soul..

In this original oil painting the cub is just out of view and she is watching over him and this is on a 5″ x 7″ True Gesso Panel.

Good friends of ours, Craig and Stacey, their sons Mason and Dylan are all working hard, praying for their grandparents who are experiencing health issues. It is one of the most difficult things to experience seeing our mom and dad suffer in their senior,and golden years. Please pray together for each of our families one to an another we are the only hope to pray for each other. Only love will heal and carry the day nothing else. This is a special prayer to share with everyone, and goes something like this,” God grant me thy will be done, while the world struggles, bring me peace, happiness and most of all your healing love, in your loving name, we call you Jesus, Our Savior, and we dedicate our lives to Glorify You.”

Peace and to the Glory of Our King, Forever, Amen!

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Sometimes during the busy day I get

Our Bird KIngdom

away from what has drawn me close to why we moved to Webster, WI in the first place. Marge, my wife, and I left a corporate world to come North to this beautiful and holy spot on earth, near Crex Meadows in Grantsburg, WI My wife Marge and I are nature lovers and we express our love and gratitude to God in our works, Marge with nature photography and writing books and I am a wildlife oil painter, and love to paint the duck stamps each year.  WE love all that is good and only want more good not only for us but our friends, neighbors and especially all the animals that habitat the earth with all of us.

In this work today I am expressing my gratitude for the Lord’s Kingdom and all that he made. Please know that my work is an expression of what he created and my expression of love for our wildlife.

Visit my blog when you want to relax and just enjoy and I’ll share with everyone my passion for all life here and now on earth. If you have favorite birds or other animals please send your comments and I’ll write about on future blo posts.

May God grant you all that you need and know that no matter what is happening you are in his grand plan for your life, I remember in my marriage to Marge, in sickness and health, sort of let me know we are going to have great times and times when we are sick, but God sees us through every trial and tribulation and you are never alone, not once in your life have you ever been forgotten by God. Peace and love to you and your family, friends and neighbors.

Jimmy Springett-wildlife painter

Jesus and The Lamb