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redplaid3
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Registered: September 2007
Posts: 2,008
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Thanks, Dona, for your personal reflections here. They are touching and something I relate to. I like your use of autumn as the time of your life as well. I like the reflection in the title. I like your willingness to share your personal feelings and to reflect the growth that comes with time.
P.S. I love family history work, too!
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SkrapperDigitals
theStudio Designer
Registered: August 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 5,368
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Wed June 22, 2011 03:51
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Absolutely Beautiful, and touching story Donakat! (hugs) Alzheimer's is such a cruel disease, stealing from it's victims the most precious things they have, their beloved memories. I'm so sorry for your loss, and can relate, my Grandmother suffers from Alzheimer's as well. A fact we didn't realize fully (because she is such a quiet and hospitable woman to complete strangers and close family alike.) until my Grandfather's funeral last year. We all realized almost simultaneously that we had 'lost' both grandparents at the same time and were devastated to see how quickly and silently she had been 'slipping away' before our very eyes. I applaud you for taking the initiative to record your family's history in such a beautiful way. You are such a talented layout artist, what a tremendous gift your scrapbooks will be to all the members of your family for decades to come! I often wish that I were able to find out more about my descendants but unfortunately alot of their history passed with them. :-( It's a huge undertaking to be the family historian, as you are, but realize that your family for years to come will be so blessed and fascinated by the beauty of your hard work and efforts today. ((hugs))
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mrscarol_1
theStudio Picasso
Registered: March 2008
Posts: 1,456
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I love the journaling about your father as I am going through the same thing with my mom with Alzheimer's only she is living with me. I can identify with you as your story could easily be mine with the retirement, travel, scrapbooking and genealogy. Well written story.
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trickletime
theStudio Monet
Registered: January 2010
Location: Trinidad & Tobago
Posts: 2,386
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fantastic title work and composition. love the cut-out border. superb layout.
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“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” ~ Audrey Hepburn
Families are forever because love never melts.
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Renee
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Registered: June 2009
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 5,734
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Beautiful journaling and I so much love your layout. Growing older is not always easy, but I do believe it is worth while!
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sparkysgirl
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Registered: September 2010
Posts: 719
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Wed June 22, 2011 11:38
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Terrific journaling, Dona! So sad about your Dad ... Alzheimer's is such a sad process and disease. It seems to extend the grief process out to much longer than it should be. I love the blended photos and the clustering. The "reflected" title is a perfect touch.
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MemoryKeeper
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Registered: August 2007
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 1,184
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Wed June 22, 2011 11:43
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You've truly shared your heart and inspiration in this precious layout! I loved that you were able to turn the sadness into a positive. I think scrapbooking does that for me too! You've shared such insight and wisdom in the retelling of your story. How exciting to teach (I love teaching) others about how to capture and share their life stories through genealogy classes. What a gift!
Your layout is very beautiful. I love the faded images of your and your father at each corner, most opposite, yet most complimentary. The floating center background is very creative and I would like to learn how you did that. I love how you layered the papers giving the layout texture and depth. i also love the clusters as they add the perfect touch. I hope you print this one for the ages, it should be cherished.
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johnsonrj@q.com
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Registered: September 2009
Location: MN
Posts: 2,230
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Gorgeous layout and all the symbols of reflections. I am sorry for your lose, but truly amazing how you have learned from it and grown. Blessings to you!
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ladyofthethorns
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Registered: March 2008
Location: New Hampshire, USA
Posts: 1,742
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Your layout is beautiful! I love the simple and delicate clusters in the corners and the reflected title, it's so creative. The whole layout is nicely done! Your journaling is poignant and I can relate to so very much of it myself. Thank goodness we have this hobby, this creative outlet, this way of carrying ourselves into the next phases of your lives. Thank you for sharing!
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Lori11941
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Registered: August 2007
Posts: 1,907
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Your layout is beautiful on so many levels. The composition, the placement of the elements, the gorgeously blended elements. But then the journaling puts it over the top. It's so reflective, thoughtful and personal. It's just lovely.
As an aside, we thought my grandfather had Alzheimers, but he went downhill so rapidly. Then we found out he actually had cancer and it was affecting his kidneys and his brain. Still, to see someone you love become someone else is the hardest thing. He called the police and told them my (87 year old) grandmother was turning tricks in the basement. I told her to look on the bright side, he obviously still thought she was hot.
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donakat
theStudio Picasso
Registered: February 2009
Location: San Diego
Posts: 1,174
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OMG, Lori, that's so right on. We went through similar things with my dad, and humor kept us going and getting us through. Though the situation is not funny, sometimes a little dark humor can keep the bad stuff from being overwhelming.
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Monika
theStudio Designer
Registered: December 2007
Posts: 2,914
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I love to see the strength that shines through your journaling.
Beautiful layout, especially like the "reflection" for the title 
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Maurine Stettler
theStudio Designer
Registered: September 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 4,332
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Fri June 24, 2011 08:54
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What a wonderful page and layout design! I love the balance with the pictures in opposite corners and the personal, heartwarming story you shared in between. It's important to recognize loss, too, and that it isn't always about another person, but often pieces of who we are. Your words on retirement really struck home to me, because our work life and friends are often a big part of who we are, and leaving that behind can leave a big hole. Really wonderful job on this!
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Ayla1964
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Registered: February 2011
Location: Michigan
Posts: 184
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I wish it was easier to post from my phone, because there is so much I love about this. I'll leave it with....this is awesome!
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