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Friday, October 14, 2011

Unity's FWF 10/14 - Be Jolly, By Golly

And I'm trying, I'm really trying to be jolly. Angela's post yesterday about taking your health for granted really struck a chord with me. My nephew, age 8, just had surgery on his kidneys. He overcame prostate cancer at age 3. Most of his short life he has dealt with doctors and hospitals and surgeries and tests.  And this past week, my adorable daughter, who's five, was diagnosed with epilepsy.














That is the face of epilepsy.

So I have learned not to take good health for granted. Our tiny, little "home away from home" parish always says a prayer for the sick before Mass begins. It reminds me to be compassionate to others, and we are trying to be jolly even in the midst of uncertainty. Life goes on and we should live it to the fullest.
Here is my card for today:















I was going to enter it in the KOM sketch, but I just realized I didn't use KOM stamps. Oh well. I think it's cute anyhow. Those snowmen make me happy!

(Basic Grey Jovial collection, sentiment from Unity Stamp Co/Jillibean Christmas Eve Chowder, Twinery Twine)

Be sure to stop back at the Unity blog to check out everyone's projects and the Friday $5 Feature!

Jen
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Very cheerful card. Snowmen also bring a smile to my face and inside me. Keep you chin up and things will be a lot easier. God Bless You all.

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  2. Rachel BOctober 14, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Absolutely adorable! I love that fabulous snowman paper!

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  3. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    The snowman paper is great and how you layered it is even better!

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  4. Jen W.October 14, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Thanks for the reminder to be more grateful for seemingly simple things.

    And I love the snowmen and cheery sentiment!

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  5. JingleOctober 14, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Very cute card! I hope you and your family are able to adjust to your daughter's diagnosis with ease. She is a cutie!

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  6. JPScrapsOctober 14, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Thank you for sharing. Love the card.

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  7. Joni MOctober 14, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I have this sketch waiting for me on my craft table! I love how you did your background! Great card, TFS!

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  8. GwenOctober 14, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Saying a prayer for you &the yours. Love that paper for that sketch! Great jolly card!

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  9. RubyOctober 14, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    This is a cute card.

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  10. LindaOctober 14, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    that is too cute and very sweet.

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  11. Jocelyn OlsonOctober 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Eek! So cute! I love the layout of the card and of course the cute snowmen. I read your earlier post about your daughter, and I'm glad you're getting help at school, too. Good luck with the adjustment-- *hugs*

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  12. ddazzled71October 14, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Its a great take on the KOTM Sketch, and I just love the cute snowman paper. My thoughts go out to you during this time of adjustment given the recent diagnosis regarding your daughters health.

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  13. jennifer mittenOctober 14, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    This is adorable and thanks for reminding us not to take life for granted!

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  14. Emily KeatonOctober 14, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    What a super sweet take on the sketch! I've always loved that patterned paper. Thanks for the reminder to not take health for granted. Wishing you and the daughter all the best.

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  15. RoslynOctober 14, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I love how you cut the paper for the sketch. hugs to you and your daughter and nephew and hope all goes well for you.

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  16. angie/shuggyOctober 15, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    what a cute face!! sweet card.

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  17. KaryOctober 15, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    Hi Jen! Such a cute card!! Love the sentiment too. Your daughter is so sweet! Prayers for your family & nephew too. Take good care. {{Hugs}}

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  18. sharon gOctober 15, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    I LOVE this card. The paper is adorable, and I love how you made the pattern continue.

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  19. Glenda JOctober 16, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Wonderful card - love the paper.
    Sorry to hear about your daughter and nephew. Sending you strength and hugs during this difficult time.

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  20. LindseyOctober 16, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Great message in your post. And what a sweet card! Love the snowman paper.

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  21. Anne TussingOctober 16, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Prayers going your way for your daughter and nephew! So HARD!! Wonderful card! I love it that someone besides me forgets to use KOM stamps in the challenge:)

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  22. PrynOctober 16, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Adorable card! The paper is perfectfor your sentiment!
    Keeping both your nephew and your sweet little one in my prayers. Sending you giant hugs of comfort!

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