Good morning!
If you are still a visitor here, I am truly grateful. I mentioned a couple of months ago that life has been a bit messy and emotional and just plain 'ole tough. My MIL was placed in memory care and has had a difficult time transitioning. My FIL moved in with us, but shortly after moving in, got COVID pneumonia. He was in the hospital and then rehab. He has now been back home for a couple of months and it has been quite the transition for us empty nesters. Giving up our master bedroom and bath on the main floor, worrying about what he is going to eat, therapists coming in and out of our house, and just having an extra person in the home. My husband is an only child, so there is no one else. Just us. All the while, trying to sell his parents' house, work our regular jobs, still see Cortney, worrying about Kyle who is currently deployed, and me throwing my back out. (MRI pending)
But through all this, we did celebrate 32 years together, Cortney selling her first painting at Artist in All, me finishing my 30th year of teaching, and the start of summer break.
I guess that's life huh?
The good, the bad, the ugly. ;)
I am not complaining, as I have learned a long time ago that everything is fleeting and enjoy even these tough moments. So we have resolved to make this time with his dad the best we can for him. Make some memories while he is with us.
Anyway, on to my card..... which is really why you stopped!
This bearded dragon is so cute peeking out around this wall! Another adorable set from Whimsy Stamps! I used the brick stencil to create the wall. I had some left over leaf and flower die cuts in my stash and used them here for the top right corner. I added a bit of hand stitching, which on hind sight probably didn't need. (Since it IS hidden! LOL) but.....it's there! A bit of twine and a small clothes pin finished off the card.
Thank you for being patient with me and still checking up on me!
4 comments:
fun card!
Hang in there!
OH My, you have your hands full. My mother passed last year at 96, I took care of her for 9 years, she no longer could walk, and her mind was a little loopy, I had to work full time, take care of her and my son who was in the military that came down with cancer. He is doing well now, but I had all of them in my home and I slept in the living room, gave my room with bath to my mom, my son had the other room with bath. And in all of this I was single. I did not make cards during this time and just got back into it. If it wasn't for my faith in Christ and good Christian friends, I do not know how I
would have made it. I am retired now, living alone and making cards. Not as wonderful as this one, which is just awesome, great design and coloring.
I always enjoy your cards. I first saw your cardmaking on Crafty Secrets so many years ago. I often marveled at how you were able to design cards, teach, and raise a family. I am now retired but taught 6th grade for 31 years. Hang in there! Just try to find a little time for yourself. Your cards are always so interesting. Love all the little extra details you always include.
So glad you are able to take life's curves and roll with them. You always bring us the best card inspiration. Take care and I hope you are able to continue to craft for your wellbeing.
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