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Birth had way fewer tears than this layout did. Every day ordinary gratitude was the challenge. I knew it needed to be something like this but couldn't get it to fully cement. Too many other things happening. Tonight, she came alive. I used Never Forget for the background paper and it was so fitting. I added Automobiles. Then I used some retired products from Anna Aspnes recent sale, Burned Paperie and Hands of Time No1.
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MariJ
AK_Tracy said:
I like yours better! His smile is burned into my memory but his voice, its burned away. I cant recall it. But I have videos so its not totally lost I just haven't been able to watch the videos.
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I know what you mean, Tracy. I was just thinking the other day that I could not recall my Mom's voice in my head. If I watched a video, but...... My Dad is gone so long I don't recall at all. But I believe they are imprinted in our beings, viscerally. Sending hugs to you, dear friend.... :beatingheart: :heartpumppink: :heartpumpred: :hug4:
 
Cherylndesigns
I'm almost overcome with emotion right now, Tracy. First of all, the palette you chose to use is perfection - you said you weren't sure about it at first, but it's absolute perfection for what you are trying to convey. I'm guessing you're talking about your dad. It's too bad you didn't have any recordings of his voice. That's the first memory to go (IF you're talking about him - it doesn't matter, because the voice memory goes so fast.) I love the "feel" that you were able to put on your page. SO many beautiful memories are tied up in this, I can tell. Finally, CONGRATULATIONS on the well-deserved GSO!!!
 
AK_Tracy
Cherylndesigns said:
I'm almost overcome with emotion right now, Tracy. First of all, the palette you chose to use is perfection - you said you weren't sure about it at first, but it's absolute perfection for what you are trying to convey. I'm guessing you're talking about your dad. It's too bad you didn't have any recordings of his voice. That's the first memory to go (IF you're talking about him - it doesn't matter, because the voice memory goes so fast.) I love the "feel" that you were able to put on your page. SO many beautiful memories are tied up in this, I can tell. Finally, CONGRATULATIONS on the well-deserved GSO!!!
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Yep, all about my dad. I do have a few recordings of his voice but not many. They're also VHS and I had one digitally converted but its hard to watch. Almost everyone in the video is gone. Grandparents and dad and great aunts. You see the memories so well. So many memories. Thank you for the congrats. Its an honor to be picked.
 
Cherylndesigns
AK_Tracy said:
Yep, all about my dad. I do have a few recordings of his voice but not many. They're also VHS and I had one digitally converted but its hard to watch. Almost everyone in the video is gone. Grandparents and dad and great aunts. You see the memories so well. So many memories. Thank you for the congrats. Its an honor to be picked.
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It's so well-deserved. You've embraced AJ from the start and I'm so happy that you have. It's such a wonderful way to work through your memories and get them on a page. I'm just starting to get my grief journal pages printed and I know they are a huge part of the healing process. :hug3::hug3::hug4:
 
char8182
Tracy I just saw your layout and it is so raw with emotion. I could feel it as I was reading the words you wrote. I like the light and dark in the layout; the dark is where we stay when we're not ready; the light is the hope that it will change for the better. I think someday might be here. I think you are ready to watch the videos. There have been several times in my life when I've had to face situations that were fearful to me. Someone told me once to imagine that God and I were holding hands as we walked into the situation, and while I doubted it would help, I was amazed that it actually did. You've come a long way with your Dad these past few months. If you watch the videos, watch with Gratitude for all they gave to you, good or not so good.

There are two acronyms for FEAR that I like; one positive and one negative. Face Everything and Recover and F*** Everything and Run.
 
AK_Tracy
char8182 said:
Tracy I just saw your layout and it is so raw with emotion. I could feel it as I was reading the words you wrote. I like the light and dark in the layout; the dark is where we stay when we're not ready; the light is the hope that it will change for the better. I think someday might be here. I think you are ready to watch the videos. There have been several times in my life when I've had to face situations that were fearful to me. Someone told me once to imagine that God and I were holding hands as we walked into the situation, and while I doubted it would help, I was amazed that it actually did. You've come a long way with your Dad these past few months. If you watch the videos, watch with Gratitude for all they gave to you, good or not so good.

There are two acronyms for FEAR that I like; one positive and one negative. Face Everything and Recover and F*** Everything and Run.
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Oh my gosh! You have me in tears. :heartpumppink: I dont feel ready to watch but oh if I hold God's hand to do so I might be ready. I miss his voice so much. Thank you for this and your insight. :heartpumppink: Maybe soon I'll watch the videos. Thank you so much! I love your acronyms. They are so both spot on!
 

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