Wishing all things good

Sharon asked me to make a card.

For a mutual friend.

Stipulation?

Must have a "fire" theme.

You see, our friend works

for the Euless Fire Department.

The friend's name is Ken.

Ken has been battling some major health issues.

After three surgeries in just 24 hours,

he's back home

after being hospitalized for something

like 16 days

and working on some rehabilitation.

I'm sure he'll be up and "running"

in no time at all.

He's determined, has a great attitude

and will do it!

Back to the card.

With a "fire" theme.

Ken is looking forward to drumming with his son,
hence the music sheet under the fire.
Hopefully, he'll still be able to recognize the notes
and drum out the tune.

The background was created

using some inks.

The red is 'fired brick'

and the black is 'black soot'

and the yellow is 'fossilized amber.'

How much more "fire" can you get?

The white specks?

Why it's the foam, of course.

The paper under the image

is probably something like the paperwork

Ken, the fire investigator,

uses on the job.

This bicycle probably isn't used much any more

in today's fire services.

But since Ken doesn't actually put out the fires

and since riding a bike will probably

be part of his rehab, I thought it to be perfect.

Of course, efd is in the corner of the image,

surrounded by all the black soot.

The stitches?

Not sure if he's got any yet,

but something tells me he'll be needing some

before this whole ordeal is put to bed.

The stars?

Ken's the shining star over at Fire Admin

and his presence is missed.

Heal quickly, Ken!