Please don't go.
I need you to be here for me.
Don't you? Don't you want your parents to live forever? I mean, I know it's impossible. Trust me, this is a hard one to scrap, but I want to remember what I thought when I hugged my dad that morning.
I hesitate scrapping this photo because it's hard to stick your neck out and bare yourself to the masses like this, but I want to be able to scrap the not so pleasant thoughts as well as the nice sunshine-y, lollipop sweet memories. If you're anything like me, you'll feel much better.
And oh, please don't judge me for wanting my parents to live forever. I'm not that naive. I know how the world works. I promise. *phewwwww - that was not easy*
I have a challenge up on the Studio Calico blog with this layout. You wanna check that out for a chance to win a $5 GC to the Studio Calico Shop!
I used bits and pieces from Napa Valley and also On The Easel. I adore that alpha stamps from Napa Valley! Also some mists and rub ons.
And I leave you with. . .
crappy photos, made into a collage. Crappy photos from my phone *i didn't bring my dslr*, but wonderful memories with these girls. 10k, a wonderful morning, a blind date with the super cheerful and talented Pooi Pooi from American Crafts and MWL! I picked the girls up from my SIL's house, went home and crashed. Crashed hard. LOL.
See you soon!
35 comments :
It's beautiful. The sentiment and the layout.
My dad has Parkinson's and it has progressed very rapidly the last couple of months. My feelings are all over the place. I miss my daddy. Miss the moments that I always took for granted. He's here and I'm grateful. He's not the same. But then neither am I.
I think maybe I need to scrap that. Thanks for the encouragement.
beautiful page you made again.
byebye,lean
This LO gives me chills and teary eyes, but it's fantastic nontheless. Maybe even more fantastic because of it? It's so heartfelt and honest, not to mention gorgeous.
And know what? I feel that way about my dad all the time. I get angry because my mom's not with me anymore. I need them. I know it's sort of impossible and that I'm selfish but I indulge in that little selfishness. I'm worth being selfish, too, sometimes. So are you.
Love you!
This is BEYOND touching Sasha and sooooooo amazingly beautiful! tfs this touching photo of you and your dad! :):):):):):):):):)
What a beautiful layout, Sasha!
i cant help but be ,moved and think of my own father. i rmb my last days with him, that was what my heart whispered.
I was moved by your LO. Thanks sweetheart for sticking ur neck out.
Beautiful LO Sasha. Yeah it is hard to scrap things like that ... but it's special to look back on and it does make you feel good that you've done it (well it does me) !! ;-)
I have scrapped a few pages of the kids in their not so good moods hahaa ... I haven't blogged them though! But I want them to know that they sure weren't angels! ha
That is a lovely alpha stamp set too ... can I justify it ... I wonder how many alpha stamp sets I have already :-)
Woohoo!
You finished the GE 10km after the sickness you went through.
Well done kak!
What's the next one?
Anyway sorry I can't offer much comment on ur scrapbooking.
:P
Love your layout, Sasha. It's both beautiful and very meaningful. I know it's selfish of me, but I want my parents to live forever too. I love them so much :)
gorgeous page. i did your challenge and it was so fun! love how you misted the tags, totally going to try that soon. also love your scrappy meet up- how fun!
Beautiful layout, i love the thoughts behind it.
I love this. I totally think that is what scrapping is all about. Sometimes it's just the way a picture makes you feel. I'm sure everytime you look at that pic you feel the same way. Beautiful!
i adore the page, and totally get it. beautiful!
So meaningful!!!!!Love it!
That's beautiful....what you wrote and the page too. Hugz.
Gorgeous, thoughtful layout! Love how you always use bright, happy colors.
beautiful layout Sha, just love the way you did.
That is one captivating photo, Sasha. I've never known my father, but that picture is heartbreaking. You are gifted, and blessed.
wow this is LOVELY!
the colours of the layout really means a lot, you're positive and kept the good memories of our loved ones and it was very touching. the layout speaks to me! the collage is great! LOVE IT!!!!
I love it, it's wonderful, BRAVO !
this is AMAZING sasha. you are so fabulous. and i love that you scrapped it - we need to do more pages like this, i think it's cathartic. hugs. :)
This page is SO sweet and what a tribute to your dad :)
Such a beautiful page...gorgeous work!
I adore your style Sasha!!
This is so lovely. I am going send the link to my mother in law who lost her father this year. I know she really wants to do something with the last pictures she has with him. Thank you for putting this out there.
Oh, I am so with you on this. And this is exactly the sort of stuff you are supposed to scrap about.
Beautiful page and sentiment about your dad. I commend you for sharing the tougher moments. Ones that we all have had or will have and it's good for all of us to acknowledge those moments. We grow that way. My dad passed away >3 years ago at age 96 and we still didn't have him long enough. But he's with the Lord and that makes it all OK. I'll see him again someday. Thanks again.
Wow Sasha this is a beautiful LO, separate from the poignant moment and sentiments.
This page is beautiful- both the design and what you have to say. I am currently not speaking to my father- I feel guilty but he's pulled one to many nasty tricks and I think it's his turn to apologize. I may have to rethink my strategy.
Love you Lo, and I have the same thought every single day!! This lo really touched me.
cool LO :)
Wow!! This is beautiful, just so lovely. :)
Your layout is so beautiful and brought tears to my eyes! I love your work, Sasha!
Adorable photos!!!and the layout is perfect!!!fantastic!!
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