This is a beautifully put together lo. So sorry that Alexis had to go through this but so thankful that you were there for her. I pray that her mom stays clean and sees the gift she has been given in a second chance.
Wow.....the journaling is very touching and the LO is fantastic! I myself have found scrapping very therapeutic! My blessings are with you and your family.
I hope she is still drug free! I have seen so much of what this does to people, in my own family and in my town. How it destroys lives and family's. How it ages people and they loose everything including their teeth! It's the devils drug of choice I'm sure!
Robbin. A frind of mine here at sb.com told me to come look at this layout. She knows I am into ((real)) journaling. She didn't know that I already know and love you and I value your committment to honesty and truth. God bless you Mama and hugs to Lexi.
All my best, LL
Wow, this breaks my heart! You have amazing strength to be able to document this and share it with us. It's a beautiful lo, despite the horror I see in your words and the photos! TFS!
it must have taken a great deal of strenght to do this lo, tfs. i hope it helped, scraping can be very theraputic, it is a positive outlet. I, too have seen the ugliness of meth. God Bless
oh honey...My heart has been touched by this lo. I too had a family member with these prob and in the end the story/ life ended as well. What a beautiful lo this really is...I can tell much time and thought went into this.
I am wowed. Scrapping isn't just about the fun and pretty things. You give new meaning to the words, documenting memories. I am touched by the all the info on the page. I want to cry for the little girl. Yes, how lucky she is to have you.
Wow!! I'm at a loss for words on this one. I know it took a lot out of you to do this one, and I thank you for sharing this with us. Just remember that God has the last word.
WOW... this makes a powerful statement. After I read your journaling, I looked at the picture again, and yes, she does look bewildered and confused. You are an amazing person. Here you've gone through all these difficulties, and your love of your granddaughter just shines through. If only every child could have a grandmother like that. A friend of mine battled meth when it took over her grown son's life. She is now raising his 3 year old grandchild. (permanently) It's heartbreaking to see how meth destroys lives and families. Your honest personal experience will be appreciated when your granddaughter is older. The story will need to be told, and who better to tell it, than her loving grandma. Awesome creation here.
WOW - YOU STRONG - HONEST WOMAN .
My eyes caught the little girl first and then the mother and then your text.
STRONG title - yes a picture says more than a 1000 words !
It is a strong touching LO . Still Alexi's HOPE in this world must be that she is so lucky to get you as a grandmother .
Wait a minute... They returned her to her mother's custody!? Oh, Robbin, I am so very sorry for all the pain you have endured... Not to mention Alexis!
This layout is so beautifully done! The colors, the graphics, your perception of what that photo means - God Bless You!
Robbin I know how hard this page was for you to make... I am so proud of you for making it. Life is not always pretty and I think it is great you are making this part of your Book of Truth's... You did such an awesome job with this...I love all the arrows... and the graphics. Maybe some day your daughter will be able to look at this page with honesty and sobriety and see the truth.... hugs to you Robbin!
I am blown away by this LO. And I appreciate your honesty. What a wonderful way to show the history of this addiction and how it impacted both you, your daughter and grandchild.
I have wanted to do this layout for the longest time, it is painful and brutally honest. Is is another reality that will go in Lexi's Book of Truth's album for when she is an adult.
Journaling on layout reads:
When your mother handed me this picture over 2 years ago, she was beaming with delight. She said, “Isn’t this a great picture of me”? I look at the photo and I see something so different. I see you, Alexis, in the background looking tired, bewildered and ignored. I see your mother looking totally self-absorbed, as usual. I see a young woman that is unkempt and dirty, but in her mind she is still, “all that”. I see the face of addiction and what is has done to the rest of us and I am overcome with dread for your future. I hope someday, you will know the truth about how things really were and know that it was never about you…it was all about chasing the drugs. Hidden journaling under large picture tells the sad story of my daughter's 14 year addiction to drugs.
****On October 1st 2006, Child Protection Services returned Alexis to the custody of her mother after 5 1/2 years.***
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