oaksong
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Post by oaksong on May 7, 2018 21:18:32 GMT
For those of you who don't get over to the NSBR, donna hasn't been recovering well from her latest procedure. Here is the link from jenjie if you want to catch up. She was so hoping to get her boys' scrapbooks caught up before things got too bad, and was very optimistic about it until her latest set back. Hoping and praying for your recovery, Donna! I hope you are comfortable and able to have some peaceful time with your family. * Update 5/9/18* Here is a link with info to send cards or layout pages: Donna Update.
* Update 5/11* Great news from jenjie and donna herself: Woohoo!! Fantastic update from Donna! Added to OP "I had a good night last night. The surgeon and my oncologist are very pleased with how things are going so far. I may be in the hospital as long as 2 weeks. I told my oncologist this morning how the GI doctor on Friday basically had me dying any day now. Oncologist said that doctors who don’t deal with cancer on a daily basis are very negative. This surgery is buying me more time. We don’t know how much though. I am still pretty weak, but getting better. Thank you for keeping the peas updated. When I am a little stronger I will post on Peas myself. Much love!" |
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Post by myboysnme on May 7, 2018 21:26:52 GMT
I wish there was a way to send her completed pages to put her boys pictures on, but I wouldn't even know where to start. I don't even know how much time she has and she's in so much pain. But if anyone knows if she would like something from us, I'm right there. I feel like she went south so fast, and now with hospice I know there's no false hope.
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Post by jenjie on May 7, 2018 21:27:19 GMT
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Post by jenjie on May 7, 2018 21:28:17 GMT
I wish there was a way to send her completed pages to put her boys pictures on, but I wouldn't even know where to start. I don't even know how much time she has and she's in so much pain. But if anyone knows if she would like something from us, I'm right there. I feel like she went south so fast, and now with hospice I know there's no false hope. Do you want me to ask if she would like that, and if she would feel comfortable giving her address? |
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Post by oaksong on May 7, 2018 21:30:46 GMT
Thanks, fixed it. I hate it when that happens! |
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 7, 2018 21:35:51 GMT
I followed her story from afar but did notice she had returned to the General board very recently (a week or two back) and mentioned wanting to get working on her boys' albums. I'm so sorry to hear things have worsened all of a sudden. I think it's such a nice thing to do to offer pre-finished pages, myboysnme . Not sure how she feels about spending her time now or whether she wants to focus on those albums but it'd be nice to at least let her know it's a possibility and genuine offer. Thinking of her and her family. |
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Post by grammadee on May 7, 2018 21:39:50 GMT
I wish there was a way to send her completed pages to put her boys pictures on, but I wouldn't even know where to start. I don't even know how much time she has and she's in so much pain. But if anyone knows if she would like something from us, I'm right there. I feel like she went south so fast, and now with hospice I know there's no false hope. Do you want me to ask if she would like that, and if she would feel comfortable giving her address? If we knew the format/size of page and the activities she had hoped to include, I am sure we could get some pages to her family that the photos could be glued to. Is is collecting the pages something you would be able to do? Might be easier on the family than receiving random scrapbook pages from all over? |
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Post by oaksong on May 7, 2018 21:41:16 GMT
I wish there was a way to send her completed pages to put her boys pictures on, but I wouldn't even know where to start. I don't even know how much time she has and she's in so much pain. But if anyone knows if she would like something from us, I'm right there. I feel like she went south so fast, and now with hospice I know there's no false hope. I asked at one point if I could help, but she really thought she would have more time. This is probably the last thing anyone is thinking about right now. Maybe at a later date there will be something we can do for Donna and her family. |
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Post by jenjie on May 7, 2018 21:44:09 GMT
Do you want me to ask if she would like that, and if she would feel comfortable giving her address? If we knew the format/size of page and the activities she had hoped to include, I am sure we could get some pages to her family that the photos could be glued to. Is is collecting the pages something you would be able to do? Might be easier on the family than receiving random scrapbook pages from all over? I can’t. If someone else is willing, I could get her address and give it to that one person. |
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Post by mom on May 7, 2018 22:01:02 GMT
I wish there was a way to send her completed pages to put her boys pictures on, but I wouldn't even know where to start. I don't even know how much time she has and she's in so much pain. But if anyone knows if she would like something from us, I'm right there. I feel like she went south so fast, and now with hospice I know there's no false hope. Do you want me to ask if she would like that, and if she would feel comfortable giving her address? I would like to send her a card, if you get her address. |
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Post by myboysnme on May 7, 2018 22:02:50 GMT
I would collect them and get then to her. But we would need her to tell us what she wants size and theme, or at least colors. If she can even deal with that. I know the generous scrappeas would love to do this. Whatever she wants or can deal with.
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Post by grammadee on May 7, 2018 22:13:55 GMT
Count me in, myboysnme, to construct some pages once we know page size and theme. jenjie, do you think you could get information from Donna &/or her family? If you PM it to myboysnme, then she can can set up a group PM where the pages can be divided up among the people who volunteer to help, and she can pass on her address to participants. Page size. The boys' names. List of activities for each boy. Maybe age range for each activity? School &/or team colours. |
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Post by Elsabelle on May 7, 2018 22:50:41 GMT
I sent her two layouts a couple of months ago. She said she scraps 12x12. One page layouts for one or two horizontal pictures or two page layouts with maybe 4 or 5 horizontal pictures. I think it would be a good idea to check with her first, though. If they're talking hospice care then this may not be useful right now. I don't know.
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Post by FurryP on May 7, 2018 23:04:06 GMT
Not news I wanted to read.  |
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Post by LisaDV on May 7, 2018 23:29:20 GMT
Thanks oaksong. I just had a pm about this today, since I've been away from NSBR for the last week. I'm saddened that things aren't going well. myboysnme, I would be willing to make pages and/or a card for Donna too. |
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Post by Linda on May 7, 2018 23:52:58 GMT
praying for Donna  |
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Post by dald222 on May 8, 2018 0:10:29 GMT
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Post by dald222 on May 8, 2018 0:25:33 GMT
I would post a new thread here stating anyone to help Donna scrap her photos I would start a thread in the NSBR too  |
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Post by stinkerbelle on May 8, 2018 0:41:42 GMT
oh no  very sad news. |
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Post by dald222 on May 8, 2018 0:44:32 GMT
I went ahead & started a new thread scrapping for Donna in the scrap side & NSBR too so people will see it
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Post by destined2bmom on May 8, 2018 1:50:19 GMT
I would love to help if she approves it.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on May 8, 2018 4:09:55 GMT
Not news I wanted to read. me either... all waaaay too fast.  |
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Post by kiwigirl on May 8, 2018 7:36:06 GMT
Poor Donna, I am thinking about her loads and sending love for her and her family xXx
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Post by jenjie on May 8, 2018 14:03:23 GMT
oaksong and myboysnme, Donna says scrapbook pages would be such a nice idea! She’ll get back to me with details.
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Post by grammadee on May 8, 2018 14:17:40 GMT
oaksong and myboysnme , Donna says scrapbook pages would be such a nice idea! She’ll get back to me with details. Awesome! And besides the people who have responded here to say they are willing to contribute, dald222 has had several offers on her threads here and on the NSBR board. |
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Post by myboysnme on May 8, 2018 14:28:49 GMT
I'm thinking we would need a short turn around on these so after we get the details I'm thinking I'd like to get them on the way to her in about a week - 10 days so she can put the pictures on them as her health allows.
jenjie - is she willing for the peas to send them directly or would she prefer all in one batch?
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Post by jenjie on May 8, 2018 15:02:09 GMT
I'm thinking we would need a short turn around on these so after we get the details I'm thinking I'd like to get them on the way to her in about a week - 10 days so she can put the pictures on them as her health allows.
jenjie - is she willing for the peas to send them directly or would she prefer all in one batch?
I’ll ask when she gets back to me. I guess it will come down to a matter of privacy (everyone having her address) or expediency/efficiency (time). |
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Post by sleepingbooty on May 8, 2018 15:10:44 GMT
I'm thinking I'd like to get them on the way to her in about a week - 10 days That makes sense. There is some urgency here. Unfortunately, that means that I won't be participating (there is little chance I can get a layout delivered in the US in such a short amount of time even if I get it sent tomorrow). I wish there was something I could do to help. |
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Post by kiwigirl on May 8, 2018 15:19:57 GMT
I would love to do some LO's but I'm in the UK so it would probably take too long. But I feel like I could do some basic LO's without titles and send them, they just might take a little while longer to post.=?
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Post by oaksong on May 8, 2018 16:08:26 GMT
oaksong and myboysnme , Donna says scrapbook pages would be such a nice idea! She’ll get back to me with details. That's great to hear! We'll wait to hear more. I'm happy to coordinate in any way that I can. |
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we did the same thing for too many people 
very sad news.
