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Embraced by Love

Done for Week 2 Art Journal Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/october-art-journaling-challenge-week-2-embrace.40627/

Embrace /ĕm-brās′/ intransitive verb
To clasp or hold close with the arms, usually as an expression of affection. To surround or enclose. To include or contain as part of something broader.
(The American Heritage® Dictionary)

I always said that I would probably never marry again if anything happened to Tim. But, little did I know, God had other plans. When Mark and I had our first date the day before Father’s Day, I didn’t want to tell the kids since their dad had been gone less than a year. When I did finally tell them, the two older kids were fine with it, but the younger two, not so much. But, it didn’t take long for them to warm up to Mark and now they are quite OK with their step-dad! And the grandkids are fine with their step-grandpa, too! It doesn’t mean that we don’t miss Tim, but everyone has embraced Mark with love! Even the in-laws have embraced Mark…Tim’s mom told me that she believed Tim would be just fine with knowing Mark was taking good care of me!

FYI - this is a photo of my deceased husband and my current husband. Tim died of melanoma. He had to wear an eye patch because the cancer had gotten into his brain and was affecting his eye sight causing double vision. Tim was my pastor husband and Mark loved his pastor as shown in this photo.
Credits list
Mystery Dream Kit by Xuxper Designs
Mystery Dream Overlays by Xuxper Designs
Mystery Dream Accents by Xuxper Designs
Photo is mine
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  1. Xuxper Designs
Oh my goodness, Vicky. Talk about heart warming. This is such a wonderful layout and an equally wonderful story. Sounds about right - real life changes can be hard especially for some kids. I'm so thankful that it all worked out for you two and that the kids and grandkids all love their new extended family. This gives me hope that life will go on. Thanks so much for playing along with our AJ this month.
 
So beautiful, Vicky, in every way. I remember so well all that you went through. I'm so glad everything has worked out for you and Mark, and for your family too. You have been truly blessed. ♥
 
So beautiful, Vicky, in every way. I remember so well all that you went through. I'm so glad everything has worked out for you and Mark, and for your family too. You have been truly blessed. ♥
Yes I have, Betty Jo!
 
What a beautiful layout. I love how you embraced what God planned for you and took the step to go on that date. Such a beautiful AJ page. I love the large purple heart and the flowers you added.
 

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