yaaaaaaaayyy!! i'm soooooooo glad you participated in the challenge!!! and girl... omg... this is a PERFECT example of my vision for this! no secrets necessary for this challenge!! just a heart... and that you have! i got chills when you said "i'm just starting to realize that you won't be here forever"... wow!! VERY well done!! i'm thrilled you jumped in... even if it is just for the present!! hehehe

First of all, gorgeous colors here!! Secondly, your journaling is so very heartfelt and incredible! TFS!!

CORA!! NO FAIR girlie ... you aren't supposed to make me weep uncontrollably at 9:30 in the morning!!! What's up with THAT?? Dang hun, this is incredible!! You nailed the essence of this challenge right on the head!! you are amazing!!!

What a wonderful tribute. I think you did a great job of being honest and open with your feelings.

Beautiful! This is awesome. Love the colors, the flower. Your journaling is so great.

Oh Cora! Wow! Have you shared this with your Opa? I sure hope you will! How he will love it! You are a remarkable young lady and you show a wisdom beyond your years! Great job on this layout!