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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Just hug her, a few minutes longer. . .

I have been wanting to blog for the longest time! Sorry I couldn't make it here sooner. Those on my facebook will already know this - my mom was operated on last Friday. Thank you guys for your prayers, kind thoughts and comforting words.

We were all there for her by the time she got out of the OT, that, I'm thankful for. That and a lot more, actually. I'm thankful that so many people love my mom. Never-ending visitors, hugs and kisses and baskets of flowers and fruits and soups. Thanks guys, really. I might have been annoyed with some people (outside of the family circle), some of the time, but all is good now. . :D
She is home now, recovering well. I hope she will be back to 100% real soon.

I was done with this page a couple of days before she was admitted, but the photo taking got delayed until this morning. Just a simple one, that title, though, loaded with love. My mom, she just loves and loves and keeps on loving everyone. She is strict at work and when we were young.. but if she was not, then I won't be here. The amount of heartache I gave her when I was growing up, wow.. I can't even imagine.

I don't wish I can turn back time and be a good girl, because.. DUH, that won't be possible, we have to be realistic, no? I am just gonna hug her that few minutes longer from now on. And let her know I appreciate everything that she has done for me, doing for me and will be doing for me. Sorry for the sappy-ness overloaded, ok.. now the layout.

Tied to her heartstrings

When i looked at this pic, this layout is kinda similar to my Night Owl layout, don't you think? :) Alike, but so different.

close up 1

Stampin' Up Scallop Edge Punch and ric rac, again.

close up 2

You can't find Hambly Dandelions paper in that purplish color, because I learnt from Dina (thank you, gorgeous) and sprayed glimmer mist on the Kraft Dandelions paper and then wiped it off to bring out the silver.

close up 3

Then because I can't leave the layout alone, I punched some holes and tied red thread into what looks like bow, i hope. :D I'm hopeless with bow-tying. I don't even buy clothes with bows for my girls. Sham does.. and we only put it on when Daddy's around. LOL.

Okay.. what else. Oh yeah.. some links :)

Hambly's Earth Day giveaway. While you're there, scroll down a teeny bit and check out our amazing guest designer, Debee Campos, and also beautiful creations by Tulip Girls!

Are you a twitter-er? LOL that's a mouthful. Follow Hambly Studios! And not forgetting the Hambly Contest running at TwoPeas right now.

Saturday, I'll be in the company of amazing ladies at Creative Escape "Works of Heart" 2009, helping Kah Mei, Tia Bennet and Donna Downey teach their classes. Excited? LOL.. Are you kidding me? I'm beyond excited..! *grins*

So yeah, that's about it. I think I wanna scrap today, but I have mountains of laundry to fold. Oh well, they won't scream for attention, so I'll be okay, me thinks. :)

Thanks for stickin' with me this far out.. *hugs*

57 comments :

Carla said...

Sorry about your Mom...hope she feels better soon. What a great LO to celebrate her. Really love how you sprayed the flowers...I don't own glimmer mist but now that I've seen examples of it, it makes me want to try it. I just saw one sprayed over a stencil. How cool is that?

Denise said...

Sending you my prayers Sasha, hoping your mom has a speedy recovery! Your layout is absolutely beautiful!

Yep hug her a few minutes longer,,,that is too sweet!

Have fun scrapping!!!

Sue Lui said...

I'll be at Creative Escape... learning. :) You can come teach me. :D See you there!

Haberdawoman said...

So sorry about your mom but glad to hear she is on the road to recovery. When I lost my Dad on 12/31/06 I learned that time is precious and that I need to appreciate my mom even more than I already do and to make sure that I tell her how much I love her daily because that is the one thing I regret about not doing with my dad. So YES, hug her longer, tell her how much you love her (they can never get boared of hearing that) and spend as much time together as you can. Be blessed and I will keep you both in my prayers.

Benga said...

My prayers for your Mom for her full recovery, yep give her that power hug, wish I can do that to my Mama everyday.
Have fun on the escape, tell us stories yah!
Take care and happy folding ;) (hate that too LOL)

Sophia said...

Oh my...I'm sorry to hear about your mom's op! Here's to wishing her a speedy recovery Sasha! That's a really really precious layout for her! Love the touch of the red thread!

Wati Basri said...

sha hope your mom will be fully recovered real soon!precious LO there..and i love it :) hugs babe!

Blue Banana said...

Oh dear! Sorry to hear about your mom. Hope your mama a speedy recovery! And what a gorgeous layout! Your mama is indeed a superwoman! :)

Unknown said...

so glad she is recovering.
Love the layout!
Have a super cool time at Creative Escape, will be thinking of you!!

Anonymous said...

ooh.... How I wish I could be there~

Jess said...

I hope your beautiful mom has a speedy recovery..I love that pic of her!
Your layout is so inspiring...I just love how you mix your papers and embellishments.

Denise said...

so glad your mom is on the mend! Love the layout-and wish I was going to creative escape-hope you have a fabulous time!!

MelB said...

Sorry about your mom but glad that she seemed to be doing ok. The lo is gorgeous, you are so creative and I love how vibrante and colorful your layouts are. Really stunning work!

Anonymous said...

big hugs to you!! Wow girl your stuff is amazing, always!

Cathy Pascual said...

What a gorgeous page! I hope your mom recovers soon! Love, cAthy

Melonie said...

Another gorgeous LO! Hope your Mom is feeling better soon. Sending (((HUGS))) and prayers your way.

Kim Sonksen said...

I am so glad your mom got out of the OT allright. I keep her in my thoughts for a very speedy recovery.

Virtual hugs to you my friend x

dannigirl said...

glad to hear your mom is doing good. those are such sweet words you said about her. amazing lo too girl.
~danni

Edleen said...

hope your Mom recovers fully *hugs*

see you Saturday, bright & early! :)

Unknown said...

So glad to hear your mum was ok. Sorry didn't get round to sending you some hugs earlier during the worst part of it. And hey, your layout and the description made my hair stand - in a good way lah. Lots of hugs to you as you hug your mum lots..

Staci Taylor said...

Sasha, I am SO glad your mom is ok! Reading what you wrote reminded me of me and my mom - us girls sure need our mama's, don't we? Your layout is gorgeous - I can't stop staring at those flowers! I just bought some new hambly transparencies at my LSS... can't wait to dig in! Have a great time at CE, sounds like a blast!

Liesbeth said...

I hope your mom is doing a little better by now... and that each day she will improve a little bit. I love the layout you created for her - the title is PERFECT with that little string-bow on the side... love your style!

eMeLiNe Seet said...

well wishes to your mom and hope she'll have a speedy recovery ...!

Brenda Hurd said...

sorry about your mom - i hope she's feeling better!! The layout is beautiful and so is your mother!!

Karmele said...

Sorry about your mom,I hope your mom recovers soon!
Gorgeous LO!

Vicki Chrisman said...

Oh Sasha.. hope your mom is much better very soon! I'll be thinking of her and keeping her in my prayers.
I always love looking at all the little details in your work... alway have!! Beautiful!

scrappermimi said...

Hugs and good thoughts coming to you and your Mom! Hope she is recovering well!

Beautiful LO!

Ingrid said...

Oh Sasha, feel sorry about your Mom ! Hope she feels better soon ! Love your layout, so inspiring ! Love the big flowers next to the picture !

Christine said...

Oh, I hope your mum recovers quickly, mums are so precious. Your layout is stunning, I'll bet she loves it :)
That gorgeous necklace my little sister gave me, it came from here http://www.annanova.com.au/
It's so pretty hey!

AbbieTorroll said...

your mom is gorgeous!!! I hope she recovers soon. And your page is AMAZING!! I LOVE how crisp and colorful your pages are! they just make me happy to look at!!!{{hugs}}

coravre said...

I hope your mom will be better soon.
I love your LO and specialy your flowers.
Thanks for your coming on my french little blog, I really appreciate.

vtpuggirl said...

Ignore the laundry girl! Love that layout, thinking of my mum today too, it's her b-day. I hope your mom gets better soon!

Birgit said...

What a wonderful LO! glad to hear your mom is doing ok!! and hugging her a few minutes longer is such a great idea! :)

Michele H. said...

Oh Sasha! So happy to hear your mom is recovering okay! I've missed your posts immensely!!! Love the layout of your mom!! Simply beautiful!! :) Take Care!

kerry lynn said...

sending love & hugs :)
xoxo

Brenda Roggeveen said...

Hi Sascha
I hope your mother is alright and feeling a bit better after surgery...

Find the LO about her wonderfull...

I really love your work. It gives me inspiration and energy.

Wishful Thinking said...

Hey Sasha - lovely to meet you on Saturday :-) Thanks SOOOO much for helping our table heheeee
Sorry to hear about your Mum. Hope she's on the mend.
hugs
Rachel

Emilie said...

Love your LO! Gorgeous!Answer to your photo question on my blog...

CK Chai said...

Sorry to hear about your mom, SaSha dearie... Hope she have a speedy recovery and pls take care *hugz*

melissa deakin said...

your work is so amazing.
wowzers!
you are so incredibly talented!

melissa deakin said...

i was interrupted by the baby, but wanted to say that your mom will be in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

I am glad to hear that your mom is home :) Lovely layout and touching post. Aw. Mom's are the best! Bises, D

AnnaMarie said...

Your LO is absolutely beautiful girl! Continuing to keep your mom in my prayers - so relieved that she is on the road to recovery! Big HUGS to you too!

Jeni Boisvert said...

That layout is BEAUTIFUL! love it Sasha! Sending positive thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery for you mom. ((hugs))

Davinie Fiero said...

I hope your mama feels better soon!
This post ties into what I wanted to say about your last post on my blog. It was like you were reading my mind, because I feel the same way, but I also hope my girls feel about me the same way you feel about your mom.
Crossing my fingers for us all! :)

doris sander said...

sending healthy thoughts to your mom.

Ania said...

LOVE this layout - it's so beautiful :) Hope you had great FUN this weekend!!! *hugs* catch you soon!!! painkillers kickin in yayyyyyyyy :p

Louisa May said...

hey dearie,
sorry to hear about mommy .... hang in there ya, she'll be fine in no time - u're in our hearts and prayers ... lots of hugs, L

Jana Eubank said...

What a beautiful tribute to your mom! And I love your bow, it's perfect! ;)

jaz lee said...

Hope you mom is doing fine Sasha. A gorgeous page for mom there ;)-jaz

Audrey Pettit said...

Hugs, Sasha! Hope your mom is doing well. I can feel how important she is to you. You are lucky to have her. Love your gorgeous page. Those Hambly dandelions are awesome....so cool sprayed with the glimmer mist.

Jessy Christopher said...

Hey girl! Just wanna tell u that ur mum will be fine. That is one gorgeous layout! Hugs

Mandi Johnson said...

This is really precious, my dear. :) I'm going to hug my mom today.

Anonymous said...

That's a beautiful layout, hope your mum is better now??

CalleLillyCafe said...

Sending well wishes to your mom.

Love the glimmer mist flowers! I bought 2 bottles yesterday,can't wait to play!

Ton Hay said...

Love the tip with glimmer mist on the dandylions! they came out very retro looking! Happy NSD!

Nicole said...

Your mother is beautiful as is your layout! Wonderful work!

((hugs)) and continued thoughts and prayers for your mom's recovery!

My mother was admitted to the hospital a couple of weeks ago for a week after discovering blood clots in her lungs. SO VERY TERRIFYING. She will recover, thank goodness. I can relate to your feelings and thoughts re: mother. ((hugs))