Today I did it....
I can't believe, I have my scrapbook half done. I didn't even feel I could do it, but it was worth it. Finding things in his baby book...bringing back sweet memories, holding his little ring he wore, his necklace out of string he wore around his neck for Bible School. I think that making a scrapbook is really a good thing to do...I did not cry, I just remembered the happy time, the smiles on his face as he did different things, holding his new born brother's and so proud of them....seeing a lot of his "first" he did. Oh I could fill up a thousand books, I think. I want to make copies of the scrapbook for the family. I would like to give a copy to his son on his birthday in July...I hope that would be a good ideal. But it was worth it to me to do...So many memories, so many happy times sorta get lost in our grief sometimes, I do believe. As I looked at the pictures today, it brought back those times, and yes it brought some sadness knowing there won't be more pictures taken in the future, but it actually gave me more smiles than anything. So if you can and have thought of not doing it,,,,give it a try,,,you might find it is good therapy, at least I feel it did.
To all you wonderful friends, how would I ever live without each of you. Your insights are so appreciated and so well meaning...thank you so much.
I finally posted a profile of me and hubby so maybe you will know us when we get to the retreat...If not we can just look at each other and think "I know them from somewhere" then we will remember, Great, that is my wonderful friend from DS..
So looking forward to meeting each of you at the retreat....Take care...For the dad's out there, we don't forget you, we know it is rough on Mother's Day and we know it is hard for your all too...So for you dad's I say, cry if you want, talk about it if you want, just remember us mom's are there for you too.
Your friend,
Sandi
To all you wonderful friends, how would I ever live without each of you. Your insights are so appreciated and so well meaning...thank you so much.
I finally posted a profile of me and hubby so maybe you will know us when we get to the retreat...If not we can just look at each other and think "I know them from somewhere" then we will remember, Great, that is my wonderful friend from DS..
So looking forward to meeting each of you at the retreat....Take care...For the dad's out there, we don't forget you, we know it is rough on Mother's Day and we know it is hard for your all too...So for you dad's I say, cry if you want, talk about it if you want, just remember us mom's are there for you too.
Your friend,
Sandi
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Very nice!
What a wonderful entry Sandi! You are inspiring me to get a scrapbook going as well ~ though a lot of our Corrie stuff is stored in Seattle so it will have to wait.
You are soooo photogenic and you and your hubby are a beautiful couple!
Keep up the great progress!
Sending much love and many hugs ~ Debbie
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What a super time you had doing Ken\'s scrap book! What a super idea. So glad you found it so therapeutic.
Love the photograph of you and hubby. Such a happy and good looking couple you make.
So good to see you doing so well. Ofcourse it\'s a case of one step forward and one back. I do think you have taken a few steps forward today. Way to go dear,
Take care
Joan
Wow...I am so proud of you and I am soooo glad that it was theraputic for you...i look forward to meeting you as well...love and hugs...Karen
Awww, so wonderful! My daughter and I want to do a scrapbook for Daniel but we havent been able to start yet(we will though). I am so glad you had such nice memories to re-live. Hugs,Christine
Thanks for providing encouragement for doing a scrapbook--I actually bought one but haven\'t been able to get myself started. So glad to hear it has been a positive experience for you!
I\'ve been thinking about getting busy on a scrapbook, too, Sandy,and now you havereally inspired me! Great entry! And terrific new picture of you and your husband!! Hugs, Cherie
Yes, we do love the dads!
Oh, I\'m so envious. I don\'t have a crafty bone in my body. I think giving his son a scrap book is priceless. I\'m glad you\'re having a good time working on it and cherishing the memories. Much love. Robin
It is wonderful, to hold those precious little reminders, of the good times. I found Chad\'s first walking shoes, durning the move. He had minor foot problems. The shoes are brown and ugly, but brought back sweet memories. I wish sweet memories for you. And for Dad, today...Hugs. Gay
See you soon. Hugs, Inga
Glad you\'re making progress and doing things that \'don\'t make you cry\'. That\'s a hard one at first. Certain things still tear me up instantaneously. But I was always one who cries easily, when I\'m sad and when I\'m very happy as well. Guess when got gave us tears I got an extra helping. They always make me feel better, so perhaps it\'s not a bad thing.
Your scrapbook sounds wonderful. No doubt it will always bless your heart and spirit when you look at it.
Hugs, Sandy
You have given me inspiration to try to start scrapbooking again and get the boys albums done. Yes, we do need to remember the dads and know thier loss is great as well. Hugs, Kim
Thank you for sharing and you have encouraged me to start getting things together for Anthonys book looking forward to meeting you also
I have many photos compiled some for the scrapbook and others for those digital photos frames. I have the frame on often but not as much as before. I know that my emotions are moving along for the better. I am able to do so many things that needed to be done. There has been so much lifted off my shoulders since doing. It appears that you are doing well to have created the scrapbook. Happy for you and for the scrapbook. Still we will always remember and Love. Wish I could see it.