The Murals of Ludington

I wonder if the values of a community are reflected in their public art. Murals of Medal of Honor recipients, beloved clergy, an historical figure, community celebration and life at leisure. These paintings cover a wide range of history and experience here in Ludington, Michigan. I don't know who coordinates which images are approved but It seems they tell a story of where we have been, and the best of who we are.
I would, however, suggest a third movement in this continuum: a vision of where we want to be. I would suggest an image of the struggles of the past (or present) and how they were (or are being) overcome.

When we come to the end of our earthly life, all the choices and decisions we have made will be the path that brought us to that moment. It may be a time of peace and acceptance or it may be a time of regret and anguish. As we continue through the Easter season we should remember that Jesus chose the way of the cross. He chose to be a servant. He chose to give himself for those whom he loved (all of us), and not just those who loved him.
If Jesus' family had a camera, I am sure there would be no pictures of the crucifixion in the family photo album. The crucifixion of Jesus is, however one of the most significant events in human history.
So the murals in Ludington depict the happy, the honorable and the humble. Perhaps I am the only one that would like to see a mural of the not-so-pretty side of life. But if we are going to tell the story of our life, we should make it as complete as possible.