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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2019 19:41:42 GMT
If anyone here ever questions the purpose of their scrapbooking, or worries that nobody will appreciate it, I want to share a quick story with you.
I started out in crafting as a scrapbooker, had a youtube channel, blog and everything. I stopped scrapping a few years ago and moved to card making and mixed media. I am rethinking the notion of not scrapbooking anymore now and let me tell you why.
My mom is in hospice for Parkinsons, she can no longer eat or drink or speak or even move anything on her own. She is in a hospital bed in the living room with around the clock care. She cannot communicate with us in any way (can't even blink on command) but today my brother and I held the scrapbook I made of her from birth to high school graduation and flipped through it to show her the pictures and she LAUGHED several times and just had so much joy in her eyes! Man am I glad I made that scrapbook, just for that moment alone, not to mention the other family members who are enjoying going through it.
Her pages are pretty and have lots of layers and embellishments but they all focus around the photos. I put the dates, the names of the people in the pics and sometimes a quick story when there was one to tell. We read them to her...
This is a moment in time that I hope I never forget and am grateful my brother and I were able to experience it with mom together. The first time in a long time I've seen joy in her eyes and heard her laugh. So remember when you are scrapbooking, these pages may someday mean a lot to someone so keep on scrapping!
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Post by quietgirl on Aug 17, 2019 20:38:08 GMT
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing your story.
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Post by cheezitgirl on Aug 17, 2019 22:44:15 GMT
What a touching story!
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Hugs and prayers to you and your family.
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Post by Elsabelle on Aug 17, 2019 22:46:28 GMT
Thanks for sharing this story with us. It’s wonderful to hear about this special time that you had enjoying the scrapbook with your mother.
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Post by Chinagirl828 on Aug 17, 2019 23:09:58 GMT
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Post by FurryP on Aug 17, 2019 23:33:33 GMT
So sorry about your mom Kat. What a beautiful story. Thank you for the reminder.
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Post by cristelina on Aug 17, 2019 23:33:58 GMT
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story.
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Post by stormsts on Aug 18, 2019 0:35:14 GMT
What a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Post by kikitwo on Aug 18, 2019 1:06:02 GMT
That is a lovely, motivating post. Scrapbooking is going to be my priority! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by nicolep on Aug 18, 2019 2:41:37 GMT
Thank you for sharing, Kat. ((hugs))
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Post by LisaDV on Aug 18, 2019 3:05:44 GMT
I’m sorry about your mom, but that is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by grammadee on Aug 18, 2019 3:13:29 GMT
(((((HUGS)))))to you all, @thekatsmeow and your family. So happy you got to share your mom's scrapbook with her and that it brought her joy.
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Post by karinec on Aug 18, 2019 4:24:35 GMT
What a wonderful story, this bright spot for your mom. Hugs.
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Post by patin on Aug 18, 2019 6:16:58 GMT
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. A moment & a memory you will treasure forever.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 18, 2019 13:45:57 GMT
TFS. I always say I will be in a one-br nursing home room w/my 75 scrapbooks.  I will be happy if I can have them to touch and look back on. |
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Post by mamagidget on Aug 18, 2019 13:50:08 GMT
Prayers for your family.
Thank you for sharing, what an incredible thing for you guys to experience together.
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Post by hutchfan on Aug 18, 2019 17:29:58 GMT
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. Prayers for your mom, sending hugs.
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 19, 2019 12:42:24 GMT
What a sweet story. I am sorry about your mom. I'm on that same path with my mom, but early stages.
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Post by scrapnnana on Aug 19, 2019 13:36:25 GMT
Thanks for sharing. I needed the reminder, and that was a beautiful, touching story.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2019 15:31:21 GMT
What a sweet story. I am sorry about your mom. I'm on that same path with my mom, but early stages. I'm so sorry to hear that. This disease took a long time to do this to my mom and she has the worst kind. She did not have the kind that makes you shake. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2019 15:33:03 GMT
I just wanted to thank you all for your kindness. |
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Post by Tammy Folk on Aug 19, 2019 23:35:30 GMT
Thanks for sharing your story Kat!
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 20, 2019 0:39:17 GMT
What a sweet story. I am sorry about your mom. I'm on that same path with my mom, but early stages. I'm so sorry to hear that. This disease took a long time to do this to my mom and she has the worst kind. She did not have the kind that makes you shake. My mom has early stage dementia. My dad has Parkinson's. It's been very slow progressing, but he has lost all his fine motor skills. He doesn't have a lot of shaking, mostly one hand and his jaw. Walking is a shuffle. Thank God he has his memory and no issues with hallucinations. It's so hard to watch our parents decline, isn't it? I hope you have more of those good days! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2019 2:28:19 GMT
I'm so sorry to hear that. This disease took a long time to do this to my mom and she has the worst kind. She did not have the kind that makes you shake. My mom has early stage dementia. My dad has Parkinson's. It's been very slow progressing, but he has lost all his fine motor skills. He doesn't have a lot of shaking, mostly one hand and his jaw. Walking is a shuffle. Thank God he has his memory and no issues with hallucinations. It's so hard to watch our parents decline, isn't it? I hope you have more of those good days! I wish only the best for your parents and that they have a lot more time with you. This is definitely a difficult stage in life. |
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Post by inkedup on Aug 21, 2019 4:50:54 GMT
My heart goes out to you and your family. Thank you for sharing this deeply special moment with us. What a beautiful gift you gave your mother - and she, to you, with her reaction.
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 23, 2019 15:32:42 GMT
What a beautiful story. I’m so glad you and your brother got to hear your mom laugh again.
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Post by disneyer on Aug 23, 2019 18:35:37 GMT
Thanks for sharing your story, it meant a lot to me.
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 23, 2019 22:31:03 GMT
My son has been dating a lovely girl for years. The ring is purchased. Today he texted that he wanted me to go check out places that he could propose. Number one on his list, he just found out doesn't allow any photography other than a tourist quick pic. So we drove around our city and found some beautiful trails and bridges. He wants me there when he proposes so I can take pictures of the event.
I am hoping when I am older, that I will be the one that the photographs help. It is funny how I remember taking the pictures almost as much as the event in the photos. I can remember the griping, the clowning around, and the kids moods and behaviors at the time.
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I will be happy if I can have them to touch and look back on. 
