I woke up sad today. Most of you are aware that I lost my baby grandson in March. He would be 10 months old today. There has been so much heartache in my life the past few months, some days I'm not sure how I can possibly bear it. I am never a negative person, ever, and this is an awful feeling for me. So this morning when I went to do my blog post, I realized the card I wanted to share today is one with a message that I needed to hear. Happiness depends on ourselves. I need to read that over and over. It's crazy how each day can feel so different when you're experiencing grief like this. I made this card just 2 days ago and I was feeling happy. I woke up today feeling like I'll never be happy again. But I know I will. And writing, sharing my feelings, it helps me. I've started journaling again, it's cathartic.
Anyway. I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:
Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes/Optional Feminine
Let's Craft & Create #219 - Anything Goes/Optional No Patterned Paper
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
Paper Funday - Anything Goes/Optional Something New
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I created my background by using the ink smooshing technique along with some Gold Mica Spray Stain. I printed the adorable fairy from Javier Origin (IG @javierorigin) and spot-colored her with Copics. I fussy cut her and attached with foam dimensional tape. Added some gemstone stickers and a sentiment from a Tim Holtz sticker book. Peace.
I can't begin to imagine how much you hurt, and I have no words except to say you're in my prayers and take it one day at a time. Your card and message are exceptionally sweet, focus on getting through this day, worry about tomorrow when it comes. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenge, we enjoy seeing everyone's creativity and appreciate the support.
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Beautiful Blossoms Challenge
Thank you Donna. I appreciate your thoughts and prayers so much. 💜
DeleteOh, Jenn, my heart is with you. Grief is a tricky emotion; just when one feels they're on the other side, sadness rushes in like a wave. Keep embracing the sadness knowing, like you said, you will feel happiness again. Thank you for sharing your feelings and sweet card with us at Path of Positivity! I'm sure your words of hope will be a light to those walking in a similar place! Katrina
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much. You have no idea how much I appreciate your comment. Xo
DeleteJenn, I am so sorry for your loss, and for the pain you are feeling. Your post carries so much emotion... but also carries several profound truths when you wrote, "It's crazy how each day can feel so different when you're experiencing grief like this. I made this card just 2 days ago and I was feeling happy. I woke up today feeling like I'll never be happy again." I had tears in my eyes after reading those few sentences especially when I read the the short next sentence, " But I know I will." Jenn, you WILL make it through. Hold onto that truth. You will make it through this with the love and prayers of friends and family (and readers of your blog!) and also with the self-care of crafting and journaling that you are doing. Please continue to take care... and know that it is okay to reach out to others for support during this difficult time. You are not alone!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much, my friend. I burst into tears when I read your comment - but in a good way. I appreciate you. xoxo
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