One of the wonderful things about being close to someone with artistic inclinations is that sometimes you find yourself on the receiving end of some of the most touching gifts.

I was going through a rough spot, a few months back, and after arriving home at the end of an intensely emotionally challenging evening, I found this waiting for me in my email, along with a message that bolstered my spirit like I can't even describe.

The message and the context are both fairly personal, but I've wanted to share the art for quite some time. And here it is!

Drawn by the lovely and talented vahnfox.