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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Leaving You With Flowers

Many have noticed I haven't been around nearly as much. Many things have been going on in the lives of my family. One of the many things I haven't shared until today is the part of my life and the lives of my two daughters. I was once married to their father for almost twenty years. Our religious beliefs and other things in our marriage had taken different paths so we divorced over seventeen years ago. We've had many ups and downs in our lives but one thing which never left either of us is a certain kind of love. My former husband has been battling colon cancer for over a year. A couple of week ago he learned he has the KRAS gene which has mutated his cancer. The oncologist has given him two to four months to live. We are beyond words of expressing our sadness so I leave today with an explanation for my absence and to let everyone know if you email, call, or have been missing me on YouTube or the Silhouette Plus forum my heart, spirit, and mind has been in other places. I thank the good Lord for keeping my faith strong even though my heart aches. God' will be done.

I leave this blog today with a message of love. Make every moment memorable, don't sweat the small stuff, take the time to smell the roses and spread the love. May this peony cutting file be a little reminder of making the best of every day. Love and hugs, Debbie

You can download the cutting file here. It's in .svg, .dxf, and Studio formats...enjoy! Peony and Leaves Cutting File



54 comments:

  1. l00pyscraftcreationsJuly 17, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    hunni, praying for strength for you and all involved, sad news, xxx

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  2. tawnJuly 17, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Debbie, my heart, love and prayers go to you and your family. I know the heartache of losing someone so close, but I also know the feeling of having my Heavenly Father wrap His arms of peace and comfort around me. I pray that you feel His arms. He is always with us and He knows our heart.

    Tawn

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  3. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Debbie, thank you for all you have done for the paper crafting community. I will be praying for all of you as God's will is done. Just know you will be missed. Try to keep us posted, if you can. God Bless each and every one of you with His tender mercies!

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  4. Lori AragonJuly 18, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Oh so sorry to hear this news Debbie :( Has your former husband given his life to the LORD? If not, praying he surrenders soon!!!
    Huge healing hugs to you and your family. Jesus is near to the Broken-Hearted ♥ May His grace and mercy cover your aching heart...
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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  5. BarbaraJuly 18, 2013 at 1:26 AM

    Life isn't meant to be easy. Prayers and hugs to you and your family.
    Barbara

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  6. darcydaydreamJuly 18, 2013 at 1:37 AM

    hugs and love and this sad time.....xx

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  7. Lyn from south AfricaJuly 18, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    Oh Debbie, it was with great sadness that I read your blog today. I will pray for you and your family at this difficult and sad time, and hold you close to my heart. Hugs Lyn

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  8. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    I wish you a lot of strength and all the best.
    Thank you for the peony file. It is beautiful.
    Greetje

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  9. Pinky PapercraftJuly 18, 2013 at 3:17 AM

    Debbie you and your family are in my prayers. Sorry to hear the sad news.
    Hugs
    Helen

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  10. GabyJuly 18, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    I'm so sorry for everything you have to go through at the moment.
    Thank you for all the projects you have shared with us. I really appriciate that.
    And I understand you don't feel like blogging, having way more important things on mind.
    But hopefully we will see you back here one day. I know, I will be looking forward to that day.

    Gaby

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  11. craftykarlaJuly 18, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Oh Debbie, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong.

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  12. IngegärdJuly 18, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Oh Debbie . I am so sorry to hear about your former husband. Cancer is such a terrible disease, I have it close to me to. I send you the warmest thoughts and some hard big hugs. Keep your chin up and CARPE DIEM.
    Lots of love to you and your family.
    I sure will miss you here.
    xxx

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  13. angelgirllilyJuly 18, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    So sorry, for what you and your girls are going through, my prayers are with you and your family

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  14. KraftychickJuly 18, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Debbie - this is such a sad situation for your family! No words can make this more bearable so just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!

    Jackie

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  15. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Debbie: I am so sorry to hear this bad news. I wish the best for you and your family in the coming months. I have really enjoyed your blog; I finally purchased a Silhouette Cameo last fall and your tutorials have helped me so much in learning how to use the machine. I also appreciate the wonderful cutting files you have designed and shared. I will be praying for you and your family in the coming months.
    Shari

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  16. Carla S.July 18, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    So very sorry for the news you received, Debbie. Sending up prayers for strength and comfort for all of you.

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  17. DeeJay (sweetbaboo)July 18, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Debbie, I am so, so sorry. May the Lord give you strength. My prayers are with you and all your family. Stay the course.

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  18. eiyiyiJuly 18, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Oh Debbie, I am so sorry that your family is going through this. I have been where you are and know now hard this journey is. No words can make it easier but please know that my prayers, heart, thoughts, and reiki are with all of you. eileen

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  19. dragonfly60July 18, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    Blessings to you all.
    Irene

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  20. Becky JoJuly 18, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    Debbie, so sorry to hear your sad news! Thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family as you go through this trying time in your lives. You will be missed, but take the time you and your family need. Nothing is more important than that right now. Thanks for taking the time to share a cutting file. It is a beautiful flower. Big Hugs!!

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  21. MoniJuly 18, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    My prayers are with you and your family.

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  22. MyrnaJuly 18, 2013 at 11:22 AM

    Debbie
    Many prayers are going your way. We hope they make this journey a little easier for you and yours.
    I have just discovered your blog and have enjoyed it so much.
    You have been instrumental in helping me make my decision to get a Silhouette and for that I thank you. Also for your generosity in sharing all your cut files with us.
    May God Bless and keep you all in the palm of His hand.
    Myrna

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  23. jperrJuly 18, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Debbie my thoughts and prayers with you and your family,and may God give your all the strengh you need at this sad time in your life,and to have the knowledge that famlies are foever.Just remember we all love you and will miss you as you travel on this journey.
    Blessing's Jocelan
    PS thanks for the cut file.

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  24. AnonymousJuly 18, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I am so very sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. And I also want to thank you for all that you have done. I have used your files and videos so much ---I have learned so much from you ---and I thank you for helping me and everyone else. I know nothing that I say can make this journey any easier for you ----but know that thoughts and prayers are with you all --always.
    Sue

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  25. LizzerdJuly 18, 2013 at 11:53 AM

    condolences and many prayers ...

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  26. Butterfly Dream DesignsJuly 18, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Debbie,
    I know what your going through. I lost my mom to cancer( her 2nd time for cancer).It's always harder when it is a family member.Even though you two are divorced, he is still your childrens father.May gods light shine upon your and your family at this time.My prayers are with you.We will you,but you will always be in our hearts and thoughts.
    Lots of love,
    Bobbie AKA CraftyCritter919

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  27. Loving My CraftsJuly 18, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    So sorry to hear such sad news Debbie. I love your files and your tutorials are so helpful, you will be missed. Our thoughts will be with you.

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  28. Heather D.July 18, 2013 at 12:29 PM

    Oh Debbie! I'm so sorry to hear of this. You've been through a lot over the years that I've known you and I wish you didn't have to go through this now, but know that lots of people are thinking of you.

    Keeping you in my prayers and sending big HUGS!
    Heather

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  29. Jean ArizonaJuly 18, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    May God bless all of your family. We love you and pray your spirits may be lifted during this time. Take care of yourself.

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  30. Linda KirschJuly 18, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Debbie, Praying for peace, comfort, & love for all at this difficult time. Take time to do something, anything, to put a smile on your face, and to remind yourself of how much you are loved, not only by your online friends, or your family, but by God.

    Thanks so much for the beautiful flower, it really is beautiful.

    Linda K.

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  31. MickiJuly 18, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Debbie, My prayers are with you and your family.

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  32. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    Stay strong, Debbie. I'll pray for you and yours. You will be missed... come back when you can and let us help you heal.

    Jeanine

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  33. UnknownJuly 18, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    Dear Debbie,
    Last october i get the message that i have 3 to 4 month to live.
    I was diagnose with non-hodgkin fase 4
    I am still here :-)
    And there are beautiful things happend in my live.
    I will be a grand mother in februari. I hope I will still be a live then.
    Every day is a blessing with lovely people around me.
    You are one of them giving me a lovely epony and other cuts.
    I give you and your family big hugs and a lot of strengths for this difficult time.
    Lots of love
    Patricia

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  34. NancyJuly 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Sending good thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

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  35. MariaRJuly 18, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Sending prayers to you and your family, may God bless you and yours:)

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  36. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 12:09 AM

    We will keep you and your family in our thoughts....There is comfort in knowing that others care for you and grieve with you...
    Linda M

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  37. euniceJuly 19, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    Debbie, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Thank you for always so generously sharing your creative work with us...you will be missed. Please take care of yourself.

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  38. TineJuly 19, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    Debbie, I was saddened to read your post today & pleased be assured that I will remember your family in my thoughts & prayers. Thank you too, for sharing your peony file with everyone at this particularly difficult time.
    Tine

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  39. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Debbie,

    Love and prayers coming your way for you and your family. And thank you for thinking of your followers in this difficult time with the peony file!
    Marda

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  40. Moments by MarlaJuly 19, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. There is so much sadness and sickness in many of our lives - so as you say "Spread the Love", each and everyday. Thank you so much for the lovely peony.

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  41. AnonymousJuly 19, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Prayers for you and your family.Thank you for sharing with all of us.
    Deliaha

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  42. Jean BuchanJuly 20, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I am sending you a massive hug all the way from Scotland. So sorry for what you and your family are going through. You give so much to others. Love to you all.

    Jean

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  43. Lemon FountainJuly 20, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Sending a gentle hug and keeping you and your family in my thoughts,
    Bea

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  44. net dowJuly 21, 2013 at 5:55 PM

    I am also praying for you and your family. I'm sure your ex is thankful to be surrounded by such a caring lady! Wishing the best for you all!

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  45. SiskiyouSueJuly 22, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Beautiful, can't wait to try it.

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  46. TrishJuly 23, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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  47. Karen HasheckJuly 25, 2013 at 8:41 AM

    Hope you and your family are doing OK. I blogged a card with your Celtic Heart Knot today, so thought I would share:

    http://karenskreativekards.blogspot.com/2013/07/ttcrd-and-crafting-with-dragonflies.html

    Thanks again. Karen Hasheck

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  48. UnknownJuly 26, 2013 at 1:30 PM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless.

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  49. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 5:15 PM

    Hi Debbie, I have only just discovered your wonderful tutorials on u tube and want to thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am so sorry to hear of your ex husbands illness. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad time, and thank you also for the beautiful cutting file it is much appreciated,God bless you all xx Jean

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  50. Craft Me ThisAugust 2, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Sending prayers and peace to you and the family.

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  51. Being Mrs MilesAugust 5, 2013 at 10:07 AM

    Hi Debbie,

    No wonder I could not reach you via phone :( I'm so very sorry to read your sad news and want you to know I'm praying for you. I will continue to try you and I know we will connect when the Lord appoints.

    Thank you for the lovely gift you are leaving us with.

    ♥ and hugs,
    Barb

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  52. AnonymousAugust 8, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    I am so sorry for your grief and sadness over the sickness of a loved one...I will pray for you and your family to live through this. "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding". GOD Bless you.
    Barbara Todd, Charleston, SC

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  53. Barbara JaySeptember 21, 2013 at 10:53 PM

    Hi Debbie,
    I just found your blog and read your entry. I am so sorry you have such a heavy heart and hope you find strength to endure this load
    Barbara

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  54. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Thank you for sharing with us. Please keep strong.

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