"When Dreams Come True" is a painting in support of cancer research. Look closely for the message of hope. The three shooting stars in the sky remind us of those hopes, dreams and wishes that someday soon we will find the cure.

The medical symbol on the wreath, the "Race for the Cure" tennis shoes on the little girl's shoulder, and the twelve symbols of different cancer research organizations represent the combined commitment of many to find the cure for this terrible disease.

Through these efforts we can see that the cure is near. Three stars represent this: Santa is reaching for the first star draped with a pink ribbon and the little girl is catching the bright star for the children. The angel is holding a star that represents the goal of us all - the day when we hold the cure in our hands and the dream has come true.

The Bible is open to the 23rd Psalm, giving us comfort in knowing that we are not walking alone.

The distant stars are in honor of the many lives that have been touched by this disease.

The most important item...the pink heart on the package in the foreground is in honor of all who have been touched by this disease. It can be personalized with someone's name or a word like "Hope", "Love" or "Believe". Thank you and...

Dreams do come true.