I'm definitely feeling MUCH better. I still have to take it easy, but I am definitely well on my road to recovery... Here's a layout I created on Sunday called, "On the Mend." It includes a photo of the beautiful yellow flowers my friends at work sent me after surgery; it also has a photo of the lovely plant that my sweet friend and editor, Rosa, sent me; and a vintage milk glass rooster that my awesome step dad brought me when he visited. My BFF also brought me a little Scrapbooks 'n Stuff goodie bag filled with some scrappy goodies, some of which I used on this layout. Thanks so much -- you guys are all awesome!
Here's a close up of the gorgeous milk glass that Jorge surprised me with... it sits on my counter in front of a photo of my Mami. Love it!
If you're wondering why I named this post "my petals" -- well, did you see Ali Edwards's Weekend Creative project last week? She posted a cool downloadable flower template to print out and write in what you're feeling right now, what your favorite things are, etc. It's just a way to document your thoughts and get a peek into your life right now. I was inspired and I gave it a shot. Here's my layout:
Now comes the sad, shocking part of my post and I need everyone's help with this. I need your prayers!!! My sweet, caring, loving, attentive, angel of a step dad (the only "parent" I have left) was diagnosed with a very rare form of lymphoma, or cancer, yesterday. He had an outpatient procedure last week, where they removed a lump on the inside of his leg and we are all praying that they caught everything and that it was early enough. We are hopeful and very optimistic about his prognosis, but we won't really know much till he meets with an oncologist next week. He is truly an angel in disguise. Jorge took very good care of my Mom for many years when she was ill, and he never left her side in the fifteen or so years they spent together. He has also taken care of my Mami and me, and others in my family. He is a blessing in my life and he is only 55 years old, so I NEED him to be here with me for a long time! I want him to be a part of my life and to be a grandpa to my future child (or children). Please pray for him.
xoxo,
Vanessa
3 comments:
Your layouts are beautiful girl. I will pray for Jorge with all my heart and soul. I love you very much...
I will be praying for Jorge my dear. It was great seeing you this weekend. I finally got over being upset at you (you know, since all your client's butts were blocking my oh so precious products). It was hard, but i did it. LOL. Some woman are just rediculous!
Vanessa--You hang in there, girl. I will say a prayer for your beautiful Jorge. My mom was diagnosed with lymphoma 9 years ago, and she is cancer-free today (thank God), so please know there is a lot of progress in this area, okay? Love your layouts--you make me smile!! Hope you are taking care of YOU--much love my friend!!
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