This must have been difficult to relive these terrifying moments over again. I think it is an important layout though as part of Grant's life story. I hope it was a bit of therapy!
You took a scary and emotional time and turned into a beautiful memento to look back on, the rawness of your feelings at that time and the solace of time since then has made your words all the more sweet. :) The page is soothing and adorable.
I understand how difficult it is to scrap such painful experiences. Having scrapped 3 surgeries and 1 long hospitalization for my oldest. But I think it is important to document these important times in their lives. Especially since they are so young and wont remember.
wow -- what a difficult story for you to scrap. And you did a wonderful job. I love the title work. He'll so appreciate seeing this some day. How frightening for you.
Beautiful - I remember how scared I was when my dd had surgery at age 1, and I can't imagine what it must have been like to go through that episode afterwards.
Oh my! You poor dear. I cannot imagine the fear and pain. Thank God that He saw fit to restore your sweet little man. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I feel quite privileged.
As the Mom to a miracle baby (25 week old preemie) that had several brushes with death I must say I never thought to scrap about those times. I should. Thank you for the inspiration.
OMG I love your journaling, I also felt as though I was right there beside you, just wanting to hold you and tell you everything is going to be okay! This LO is gorgeous, i love everything about it!
I love how you journaled about this! It made me feel like I was right there with you. I remember when this happened...but I could never truly know what you were going through. Your title is so pretty and the flourishes around the entire LO are just beautiful. Inspiring as always!
oh my word...what a heart wrenching story. i'm so sorry you and your little one have had to go through so much. this lo is just perfect in every way. ((hugs))
Seriously Charley!! How do you do it ever single time?!! You're words are just soooo darn perfect and your design leaves me speechless!!! It's another work of art!!!!
What a beautiful and touching page! I'm so sorry that you all had to go through that, especially your precious little boy, I'm so glad everything went well. This truly is a beautiful page!
Wow girl, totally teary eyed here! Such amazing, powerful journaling! You are like the BEST journaler I know, super love that about you! The lo itself is just gorgeous.
I know exactly how you feel. My ds had a surgery when he was 6 months old and it was agony waiting for him and seeing him out of it. Your journaling is so honest and creates the images right before my eyes. You are so brave and faithful. Great page and story!
Oh my goodness...what an ordeal for you and your baby! This layout is such a beautiful way to express your love and concern during such an incredibly difficult time! God bless you all!!!
This is so beautiful...so sorry about what you went through...i cannot even imagine...You have such a GREAT outlook about this...i was thinking the same thing as i read it...that God must have huge plans for your son...Thanks for sharing!
Charley the journalling brought tears to my eyes, as my youngest son has had 2 brushes with death...both times I have prayed for the angels to take me in his place.
Gorgeous LO & such heartfelt journalling.
All right, you made me cry...what wonderful journaling!! I'm so glad that everything has turned out well. Your LO is so beautiful, I love how you used all the swirls.and the pp is so perfect. God bless.
Layout about my youngest ds's scary first eye surgery...
Journaling reads: Grant, you truly are my miracle baby. Your brush with death at one week old had left your little eyes very crossed. We had you examined by a specialist and he told us that surgery was the only way to fix your muscle problems. We were assured that this type of eye surgery was fairly easy on the patient and we had the best Dr. in the state so I felt fairly comfortable with it. After we got there and got checked in they gave you a shot to make you sleepy....you went to sleep almost immediately. In just a few minutes they came and took you away...I remember feeling like my heart was being ripped from my chest. The surgery was over before we knew it and they came and gave us a great report. You had done so well. They immediately placed you in my arms and let me hold you and rock you. You were crying on and off coming out of the anesthesia...all of a sudden, your crying got hoarse and then quit altogether...you started seizing in my arms and turning blue...I panicked. I had watched you almost die once before and now it was happening again. The nurse grabbed you and screamed for the Dr. Now, seeing that the nurse had panicked too, I got hysterical...they told Daddy to calm me while they worked on you. In a matter of minutes they had you stabilized and breathing again. Your gag reflex is so sensitive...has been since birth and it had caused a laryngeal spasm which had cut off your air supply. In those few minutes, my own heart stopped beating...I couldn't believe this was happening again. Very quickly though, I realized that God had once again protected you. Our Heavenly Father must have some very big and very special plans for your life, my sweet boy. I pray that you always listen to God's direction and I pray that you will always be...protected by God.
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