24 January – Fill Your Pocket
Jar: Chapter 1 Chalk It Up from Etc by Danyale
https://the-lilypad.com/store/Chapter-1-Chalk-it-Up.html
(paper on pocket backs is background paper lightened)
Main Kit: Beginnings from Etc by Danyale
https://the-lilypad.com/store/Beginnings-Kit.html
(paper on pocket backs is background paper lightened)
Other elements
Truck, banjo, chicken wire, orange flower top left, black flower, banner: Shabby Fair from Etc by Danyale
https://the-lilypad.com/store/Shabby-Fair-Bundle.html
Love brad, lace Boho Soul from Etc by Danyale
https://the-lilypad.com/store/Boho-Soul-Bundle.html
Beginnings from Etc by Danyale
https://the-lilypad.com/store/Beginnings-Kit.html
Black gingham bow: Sit A Spell from Etc by Danyale
https://the-lilypad.com/store/Sit-A-Spell-June-2018-BYOC-Bundle.html
Anchor: Chapter 3 Being Me from Etc by Danyale
http://the-lilypad.com/store/Chapter-3-Being-Me.html
Fonts: On bottles John Lennon. At bottom Master of Break. 2018 Stamp Act
Journaling:
February 2018
In the worst pain of my life, I wind up in a wheel chair and on a walker for 3 months. The diagnosis is bulging disks. The pain subsides but does not disappear and rears its ugly head without warning. It is apparent more is going on.
March 2018
Pop is terminal with lung cancer. We are devastated
July 2108
When we lost Pop, the light went out in Grammy’s life. Married less than two years, they were soul mates, and these were the happiest years of her life. They were a blessing. Losing Pop was not. We sure miss him.
August 2018
The doctor told Grammy she has a problem with her heart valve, and it will have to be replaced. A new procedure avoids open heart surgery, but it will be some time yet to see if she is a candidate for it.
August 2018
Jason is unable to attend his third semester of college. He has a severe case of mono, very sick and contagious. His professors are wonderful and work with him to do his work on line and allow me to bring in his assignments.
October 2018
Grammy comes to live with us, and we have a long string of ambulance rides and emergency room visits. The doctors feel like it is anxiety from all that has happened. It makes adjusting to another member of the household difficult for everyone.
November 2018
Daddy calls to say he has skin cancer on his back. Surgery is scheduled for January.
I get the news that I have a herniated disk. It may be treatable and repairable with physical therapy and medication. Fingers crossed!
Nov 2018
The doctors still can’t figure out why Justin’s headaches have returned. The Chiari surgery was successful, and he had none for 8 blessed months. The pain is constant. He’s only 25. My heart breaks for him.
December 2018
A much-needed breather. MSU closes entirely for the holidays and I have almost three weeks off. PT helps some with the pain and I’m walking better. Jason is finally better and will be able to go to class in January.
January 2019
Daddy’s surgery was successful, and all the caner was removed. It was basal cell not melanoma. Thank you, Lord!
January 2019
The year started out hopeful but took a sad turn. Justin’s fiancé, Amber, has been diagnosed with MS. It’s not the aggressive, progressive one that destroys your mind, so there is great hope it can be put into remission.
It’s me again, Lord. I’m so tired. Please help - there’s only one of me and five I must take care of and provide for. I know you know, but you tell us to ask. So I am - can we please have a better 2019?
