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Sunday, April 23, 2006

I'm leaving in the morning...

All the responses to this post have just re-affirmed what I knew all along...the Digital community is simply the best and kindest group of people - Someone asked why there were so many NSBR (not scrapbook related) threads on the 2Peas Digital Scrapping board and this is why. Part of scrapbooking is sharing little pieces of our lives...both happy and sad. Even though most of us have never met, I feel like I know so many of you through the 2Peas site, looking at all the beautiful LO pages, and by visiting blogs. I do nothave many friends IRL, the few I do have are close but I am a private person and do not easily talk about things when my heart is heavy. I find it easier to compose my thoughts through writing.
I have just finished reading all of the comments, replies and peamails, and Iwant to thank each and everyone of you for the kindness, stories and prayers. So many of you havebeen through similar situations, and know what kind of pain I am going through. It must have been dificult both then and now, to tell about your experiences, and I really appreciate all the encouragement.
I have decided that I will take the trip to see my Dad. I know it will be painful, but I don't wantto ever regret that I had the chance to see him and did not go. I hope our time together is special and that he will understand my decision to see him even if he does not want me there, I know he loves me very much and deep down he will be glad to see me. I will try to be a witnessand tell him the news about Jesus being there for him, since I am not good with words, I pray the Lord will send hi spirit to help me with this. I know I cannot force my beliefs on anyone but maybehe will listen and be comforted by the news that he does not ever need to be alone.
I'm leaving in the morning, I may be MIA for a while, since I am not sure if I'll have internet access,but I did not want to leave without a note of gratitude to so many wonderful and caring individuals.

Donna

Saturday, April 22, 2006

Sad-urday

First of all I wanted to say thank you to everyone who downloaded the kit and left me a comment...especially to Renee who made me *blush* with her kind words.

The reason I'm so sad is that my Dad is sick with lung cancer and has gotten so much worse over the past week. He only found out he had it last October and already he only has maybe a few weeks left, as his right lung keeps filling with fluid. He lives in Missouri and I am in Massachsetts, so I am torn as to whether I should fly down to see him. He really does not want anyone to see him in his deteriorated condition, but it may be my last chance.
If anyone has been through this I would like to hear about any regrets about either going or not going. I guess I would rather remember him as I last saw him a year before he got sick. I can't even talk to him right now, because he has such shortness of breath.

He will be going home from the hospital next week with a portable drainage tube in his lung, and hospice nurses to make sure he is comfortable. His loving companion of 8 years, Evelyn, is an ex-nurse and absolute angel so I know he is in good hands. She e-mails me every couple of days with an update of his condition, and will let me know when he is home and able to talk better so I can call him next week. He's only 69 years old.

I am not sure what his beliefs are with respect to God, he has never been very religious. But I am a christian, and would like to ask for prayers that God will be kind and merciful for whatever time he has left. If anyone has comments you can leave a comment on my blog or peamail me.

I may or may not answer anytime soon.
Donna

Friday, April 21, 2006

New Link #18

Guess this link was bad so here's another:

http://s58.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=158B5XQWUJUV3396GJNZO9GUEL

Have a great Friday!

Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Here are the last two links...

http://beta.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=BBBA99DC15975210


and

http://s37.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3HFFUE8RBXWZR3F1KZPWCDQUL1

Thanks for stopping by...don't forget to come back for another visit. I don't have much time for designing but I may have occasional freebie links again later on!

Donna

Just more links...

cause I gotta go to work :( I'd rather stay home and scrap! I'll post the last two links tonight though!!

http://beta.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=A4C1F30607180615


and


http://s64.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0EQ8ANOP0RXE12H6MUJWCO984C

Have a nice day! :)

Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Another Easter Flower Photo

I just love spring flowers! So fresh and colorful after the long winter. Love being able to get out in the garden and play in the dirt...warm sun...green grass...wonderful blessings.

Here are some more links:
http://s65.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2H5J6GK3IJ3KK30M0CVDJMSTJ2
and
http://s65.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=0LL4AOB51QY0D2FD9OOHUB604O

OK I am SO tired... long day at work today. I am going to make us all veggie omelets for supper and then relax with May CK magazine and watch American Idol. Have a wonderful night!
Donna

Tuesday aka American Idol day!

Good Morning! Here's a page I made using the kit. The "sweet" font is by Taran Conyers...available at the Shabby Princess Shoppe. I hope you are all having fun! I may post another link or two tonight if I can get to it before American Idol comes on. I'm not too thrilled with Rod Stewart but it will be interesting to see what Chris will sing. He's already won in my book and I am just waiting for the CD!! Have a great Tuesday!

Link:http://s41.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=3OK8M97ZPI9BF36MOLA0P6OLH8

Monday, April 17, 2006

I took this photo of my Easter lily in the window yesterday.. I just LOVE the way they smell. It's in the living room next to where I sit and play on my laptop...MMMmmm!

Here are some more links!!
http://s58.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KNRBW7M4NZAR24707CV2U7V05

and

http://s58.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=36VI3IPEUBD8U1VDV4XA9HG5MW

OK I am off to do some scrapping! Have a great night! ~Donna

Monday so Soon?

Our Easter was very nice yesterday...we went to my MOL house, after church. We brought a ham and veggies, cooked for her and then cleaned up. Just me, Hank and Brian, it was quiet but nice.
Hope everyone has their taxes done! Anyway here is the reason for visiting...more kit links!!
Enjoy!
and

Sunday, April 16, 2006

Happy Easter and two more links!!

Saturday, April 15, 2006

DandyLion Kit ~Preview and Link 1~

Here is the preview: The kit has 19 parts and a total of 14 links. I will *try* to post a link every day. I am using Yousendit so the links will be good for 7 days. Happy Spring!
Here we go with Link #1
Be Nice! Leave a comment! *And I would LOVE a link to anything you make using the kit! Thanks for visiting my Blog. ~~~Donna

Sunday, April 02, 2006

NEW!!

I have a new slider with some of my favorite digital pages.
And tht's all I have to say about that.