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I Am Not Broken!

The May Art Journaling challenge has been posted and our word prompt for May is FORTITUDE. On May 2nd, I had an unexpected experience that I just had to put on a page. I documented it with some photos, and used one of them as the background for my layout.

Journaling reads:
I don’t mind the quiet or the solitude. In fact, I rather like it. Yesterday was
difficult though. I walked out the door and the view hit melike a ton of bricks. All the memories came rushing at me and it was overwhelming. I had to dig deep for my continued fortitude that has gotten me thisfar. The view that Chuck loved somuch almost broke my heart again in it’s glory. He used to say we had “a million-dollar view” and indeed we do. The sky was a magnificent blue and it just took my breath away. May 2, 2025
Credits list
Echoes of Elsewhere by Joyce Paul: Echoes of Elsewhere - Bundle by Joyce Paul
Fonts: Bickham Script Pro Regular and Beachday Regular
Designer(s) Used:
  1. Joyce Paul Designs
Photo(s) Credit (REQUIRED field beginning Feb 1, 2025)
The photograph, used as the background, is mine and was taken on May 2, 2025.
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Reactions: Betty Jo
Oh, Cheryl... I understand your feeling so well when you stepped out and saw that beautiful view. I know Chuck loved it so much. Thanks for sharing some of your journey with us.
 
Yes, Cheryl, the memories can hit us out of the blue like a ton of bricks. Such a beautiful view, no wonder your precious husband loved it so. My late hubby and I used to travel a lot. On our return, there is a spot, coming down the mountain to our small town, where we can see out over a gorgeous mountain range, and when we got there he would always say, "We're home." Every time I come down that mountain, at that very spot, I hear him saying that, even after all these years. (((Big Hugs)))
 
You documented your feelings so perfectly. There are days you go through and everything is okay, then one day you are hit with memories that take you down an emotional road. Cherish the memories!
 

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