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Post by grammadee on Nov 3, 2016 0:09:34 GMT
Part of who we are is where we have come from and the people who have shared our journey. Prompt for Day Three is: MEMORIES
For those who decide to take on this prompt, I urge you to celebrate the memories you have of those near and dear to you, whether those people are still alive and part of your life or not. They say that those who forget their history continue to make the same mistakes over and over. What did you learn from these people? How has that shaped your life today?
We lost my brother to cancer in October. I was away when he passed, and although I was able to rearrange flights and get back for his funeral, I missed all the family time leading up to that funeral: reminiscing about his life, laughing and crying together, writing the eulogy. When I started this project, I realized that although I am very saddened by the loss, I am also very thankful for the times I got to share with my brother. This was a hard page to put together, and I cried a lot while doing it. On the other hand, my journaling flowed because what I feel about him is genuine gratitude. I love the photo they chose for the handout at the funeral, and I used it on my page.
These prompts are just that: prompts. If they are useful, use them. If you have your own agenda for any day--or all of them--go ahead, dance to your own drummer. If you can create something to express a response to this prompt--or to your own--wonderful! If you get to do some pen & paper or electronic journaling, great! If you manage to simply think about something you are grateful for today, that is enough. If you want to share your thoughts &/or your creations &/or your words, please do. If not, no pressure. Attachments:
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Post by Deleted on Nov 3, 2016 1:38:25 GMT
Part of who we are is where we have come from and the people who have shared our journey. Prompt for Day Three is: MEMORIES
For those who decide to take on this prompt, I urge you to celebrate the memories you have of those near and dear to you, whether those people are still alive and part of your life or not. They say that those who forget their history continue to make the same mistakes over and over. What did you learn from these people? How has that shaped your life today?
We lost my brother to cancer in October. I was away when he passed, and although I was able to rearrange flights and get back for his funeral, I missed all the family time leading up to that funeral: reminiscing about his life, laughing and crying together, writing the eulogy. When I started this project, I realized that although I am very saddened by the loss, I am also very thankful for the times I got to share with my brother. This was a hard page to put together, and I cried a lot while doing it. On the other hand, my journaling flowed because what I feel about him is genuine gratitude. I love the photo they chose for the handout at the funeral, and I used it on my page.
These prompts are just that: prompts. If they are useful, use them. If you have your own agenda for any day--or all of them--go ahead, dance to your own drummer. If you can create something to express a response to this prompt--or to your own--wonderful! If you get to do some pen & paper or electronic journaling, great! If you manage to simply think about something you are grateful for today, that is enough. If you want to share your thoughts &/or your creations &/or your words, please do. If not, no pressure. Oh that is such a sweet topic. Thank you for sharing your memory with us. I'm going to think about this one a little bit. |
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Post by maribeth on Nov 3, 2016 10:52:51 GMT
OH my. So many memories, not all of them are ones to be Thankful for. But I have to say that I am thankful I can remember so many things (right now) as there is Alzheimer's in my family and I fear for the loss of my own memory.
I think preserving memories is my entire reason for scrapbooking. Not only my own memories, but those of others, and Historical things as well.
So memories are really the center of my world currently, and I do have many memories to be very very thankful for.
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Post by grammadee on Nov 3, 2016 20:51:05 GMT
I wasn't ready to tackle this prompt. So I focused on home. Below is my item for today. I got an instax camera a while back and still learning to use it, but I am in a mode to use what I have and take things as they are. This is a cool page. I like the banners & the bow that add so much interest. And I love your sentiment about taking things as they are. Now THAT is an attitude to be grateful for. |
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Post by iheartpaper on Nov 3, 2016 21:00:05 GMT
Part of who we are is where we have come from and the people who have shared our journey. Prompt for Day Three is: MEMORIES
For those who decide to take on this prompt, I urge you to celebrate the memories you have of those near and dear to you, whether those people are still alive and part of your life or not. They say that those who forget their history continue to make the same mistakes over and over. What did you learn from these people? How has that shaped your life today?
We lost my brother to cancer in October. I was away when he passed, and although I was able to rearrange flights and get back for his funeral, I missed all the family time leading up to that funeral: reminiscing about his life, laughing and crying together, writing the eulogy. When I started this project, I realized that although I am very saddened by the loss, I am also very thankful for the times I got to share with my brother. This was a hard page to put together, and I cried a lot while doing it. On the other hand, my journaling flowed because what I feel about him is genuine gratitude. I love the photo they chose for the handout at the funeral, and I used it on my page.
These prompts are just that: prompts. If they are useful, use them. If you have your own agenda for any day--or all of them--go ahead, dance to your own drummer. If you can create something to express a response to this prompt--or to your own--wonderful! If you get to do some pen & paper or electronic journaling, great! If you manage to simply think about something you are grateful for today, that is enough. If you want to share your thoughts &/or your creations &/or your words, please do. If not, no pressure. Sorry for your loss! Scrapbooking about lost love ones can be so cathartic. |
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Post by iheartpaper on Nov 3, 2016 21:17:13 GMT
Because my sisters kids sent me soooo many pictures from Halloween, I'm going to use that today. I am grateful that they were raised together (except DS29 was the loner until age ten). I have wonderful memories of them through the years and I'm so thankful to be part of their lives. There's not a rotten one in the bunch of our six combined kiddos...they are amazing young adults!
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 5, 2016 0:34:30 GMT
Very fitting topic! I watched the 50th CMA awards on Wednesday and missed my dad terribly! That was the only music he'd listen to and they honored and featured the great musicians he loved. Of course they had to honor Merle Haggard at the very beginning. Isn't it dumb how we can tear up at songs that aren't meant to be sad?  |
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Post by grammadee on Nov 5, 2016 2:57:49 GMT
Very fitting topic! I watched the 50th CMA awards on Wednesday and missed my dad terribly! That was the only music he'd listen to and they honored and featured the great musicians he loved. Of course they had to honor Merle Haggard at the very beginning. Isn't it dumb how we can tear up at songs that aren't meant to be sad? Grief can hit us at the strangest times, and music is often one of the cues. ((((hugs)))) My brother was a musician, and there are a lot of songs I know I will hear that will bring on the tears. Hoping that some of them call forth a smile or two as well. |
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Post by maurchclt on Nov 5, 2016 15:28:29 GMT
My final moments with my dad.... memories I will never forget. I made a 2 page spread, included hospital picture and then hid the journaling. This was 5 years ago and it's still as fresh as yesterday, reading about your brother,brought back all the memories. I'm sorry for your loss,
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Post by grammadee on Nov 5, 2016 15:56:52 GMT
My final moments with my dad.... memories I will never forget. I made a 2 page spread, included hospital picture and then hid the journaling. This was 5 years ago and it's still as fresh as yesterday, reading about your brother,brought back all the memories. I'm sorry for your loss, Thank you for your kind thoughts. I am glad you could scrap the memories, good and sad. However we express ourselves, or how much we cry when doing it, I believe that is good for us. |
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Post by lovinlife on Nov 6, 2016 4:07:37 GMT
This year 2 of my kids moved out and I have 1 at home that is never home. So my first real taste of being an empty nester. My journal today is about the changes we are going through and being grateful about this new chapter of life starting where I can focus on myself.
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