By Guest writer Kathy Pluymert
Healing in Arts came from Pamela’s passion and desire to bring hope and healing to farther, wider, deeper, and higher places. I have known Pamela for many years. Her heart and her passion for hope and healing are inspiring. I’ve seen God use her in powerful ways through her art. Pamela is committed, hardworking, faithful, and generous. She has a beautiful talent and an even more beautiful heart that moves her, with God’s help, to use her art to bring restoration and light into challenging spaces.
My son is a recipient of the power of her healing work. Pamela did a project called Wing and a Prayer, which focused on people with special needs. My son has autism. He felt like he was different, alone—and ashamed. We went to see the exhibit when he was 10 years old. After seeing his portrait and story featured on the gallery wall with other portraits and stories, he realized he wasn’t alone. He felt celebrated, and he recognized everyone is different in their own way. Through Wing and a Prayer, I saw first-hand the transforming power of art.
Healing in Arts is important, because the interactive art speaks in ways that words can’t. As a HiA board member, I am excited to watch God continue to grow and use HiA in the lives of others.
