Everyone has a story — Jeanne Webber writes hers in colorful images sprawled over dozens of intricately designed Ukrainian eggs. After teaching a lesson about the ancient Ukrainian egg-adorning art form called Pysanky, Webber, the director of youth Christian education at St. John’s Episcopal Church, purchased a kit online, out of curiosity. At the urging of her hairdresser, Webber began entering her decorated eggs in State Fair of Texas competitions three years ago. Last year, both eggs she entered won first place in their categories. But the eggs represent more than blue ribbons to her. “Decorating becomes a prayer form for me,” Webber says. “I tell the story of Christ’s passion through the symbols on the eggs.” She doesn’t sell the eggs; instead, she keeps a basket-full in her office to give away. “Every egg has something wrong with it. Perfection doesn’t exist in this craft. That’s the way life is, too.” Webber knows only too well the unexpected events in life. She picked up the hobby after her sister’s death. Decorating eggs quickly became a form of grief therapy. From the fragile eggs, she recognized the fragility of life. “You always have to know they could be lost,” Webber says. “I know which way the house tilts because I’ve left them on the table, and they’ve rolled off. It’s like life — it turns on a dime. You learn to let go in a moment.” Webber says the creative process has taught her to live happier and appreciate each day. “Enjoy the journey, because you’re never sure of the final product.” —LAURI VALERIO