This is a doozy! I don't normally pour out my soul so heavily in public! I made this layout in response to a prompt by Scrapbooking from the Inside Out! I used Sketch #114 from The Scrappiest. After seeing the prompt from SFTIO and a prompt to use a number from The Paper Variety, I felt this overwhelming urge to make the layout about my feelings about lupus (and my other diseases) which I have had for over 20 years (which is the number for TPV)! It is reflected in the title of my layout as well as in my journaling. I have included photos which show the Title, the journaling strips and the actual journaling if you care to read them. You might have to enlarge the bottom one even more to be able to read it! I printed out my journaling and title in three different fonts and then sprayed the paper with some Mister Huey's Color Mist in Orchard. Somehow it represented pain to me! The butterflies represent my good days and the fragility of life all at the same time. I love the Prima that I used also! It just seemed to fit.
Oh ((((((Kelly))))))! You ARE resiliant!!!!! It breaks my heart that you live with this pain daily. You are such a brave and strong person.......I am so glad to call you friend and I know the kind of heart you have.....its HUGE :):) Keep cranking out these kinds of pages girl...seriously, I bet you feel as if you ahve just let a load off your shoulders....getting those feelings of pain and anger out on paper, even as a LO will go a long way to healing your spirit! Love you girly!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful family history page Kelly. I know it was not easy for you to journal this and share it in blog land but so glad you did! You go girl! Thanks for sharing such a personal page with The Paper Variety :)
ReplyDeleteThis is sooooooooooo powerful Kelly! Having a Mom who also suffers from Lupus... I see the struggles she faces daily! Good for you doing this lo! It is just BEAUTIFUL! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
ReplyDeleteAw Kelly, your layout is beautiful and has touched me profoundly. Just yesterday, I too shared a layout about me. It was difficult to do it, but I did. I kept most of journaling private but shared a few lines on my post. Thank you for sharing about you with us. Big hugs, Yolie
ReplyDeletehi Kelly, first of all...you are right! You are resilient!! It must be a challenge to live with lupus, etc. I'm glad that you have this hobby in which you can express yourself and keep your mind and hands busy. Thank you for sharing this heartfelt lo with us at The Paper Variety!! Take care. {{hugs}} patti
ReplyDeleteWOW! #1. This is gorgeous. #2. You are amazing to share this, and how your illness has affected your life. I am SO sorry that people are not as kind as they should be. & #3. Most important, you're gorgeous! Thank you for sharing this!!
ReplyDeletethat is a poignant piece of writing....kudos to you for being able to put it into words.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that you are dealing with the chronic pain of lupus and other maladies. Those of us who are healthy should never take that for granted.
Your layout is gorgeous, by the way.
Kelly, i think this is a type of therapy. thanks so much for sharing your story with The Paper Variety!
ReplyDeleteKelly this is great. Scrap-Therapy! (The non-retail side!!) You are a strong & beautiful woman!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteKelly, thank you so much for sharing your innermost thoughts with us, it's beautiful and we are thankful! Your layout is beautiful as well, thank you so much for playing along with us at The Paper Variety, I truly enjoy your contributions to the scrappy world!
ReplyDeleteHi, Kelly! I admire you for writing about this! It should not be easy, I think! But so glad you did for the therapeutic reasons! Take care! and thanks so much for sharing with us! Hugs! Yara Oh and I love the paper choices with the soft colors for this layout. It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful LO! It's beautiful, in addition to having such honest and thoughtful journaling. My sister was diagnosed with lupus as a teenager and struggles with multiple illnesses as well. You're definitely not alone, and there are many of us 'out there' who understand your struggles. I'm glad that you are so positive about it.
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