While holding my own newborn baby, I received news that a dear friend had just lost her full term baby at birth. Staring at the sunset that evening, I was trying to make sense of this tragedy and hoping that her little babe was somehow watching over her. As I was pondering how close heaven is, the colors of the sunset turned to soft pinks and blues, with hints of deep grey and purple. Like puffs of cotton candy. It felt like a warm hug, and I prayed that she could feel that same warmth. Not knowing how to cope with the grief, I turned to my paint and brushes. I painted that sunset from the day that her baby boy returned to heaven. I was unsure how or if I would ever present this painting to her. Once finished, I shared this painting on social media, however, I did not share the meaning behind the painting. On the year anniversary of her baby's passing, her sisters asked if they could have a copy of this painting to give to her. They said that she had found comfort and felt close to her baby through the sunsets and sky. It was only then that I shared the meaning behind the painting with her sisters. I realized that this painting was for her all along. Cotton Candy Dreams, for me, represents the love of God for each of us, even in incredibly low moments. Holding on to the faith that He is close, and His love and warmth surround us daily.