Hello everyone, it's been a long time since I've blogged, crafted, or made a video tutorial. As many of you know, our family has had several crisis situations going on over the past many months.I'll share some of this so you all may better understand why I've been away for so very long.
My Mom had been staying with me, she had several bad falls then a major surgery. She was here with me for the past eight months. I'm so pleased to let everyone know she is now doing well and is back home in Texas. I miss her but hope she will be moving here real soon. We're keeping our fingers crossed that her home in Texas will sell quickly.
Also, as many of you know; the father of my two daughters was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was a long, hard battle he so bravely fought. Through all he had to endure he never gave up. His bravery still has me in awe. Sadly, he lost the battle and passed away February 28, 2014. We will forever miss him but with all of his good and even his not so good he will forever be in our hearts.My daughters and their dad chose many photos they wanted shown for his memorial service. I was honored and priviledged to make this loving tribute of David; a father, friend, son, brother, and grandpa. If you would like to take a look at his tribute and see just a small glimpse of the man who so bravely fought for life and for his loves you are welcomed and I am honored to share this with all.
As I witnessed the struggle of my dauther's father I tried to be all of the help I could be. It was sad and frustrating to know the only help I could be was to be a source of prayer and support for all. Cancer, too often gives no mercy through the treatments it demands to battle its victims. I decided to go back to college during this time to make sure I could be in a place to perhaps help others going through the struggles and heart breaks of medical tragedies such as the diagnosis of cancer.
These days I still wake up and think I was in some sort of bad dream. Even though we rejoice in his new life; we still mourn his loss as I see all of the heartache it as left behind. To take my mind to other places I thought it may be a good time to start crafting, blogging, and helping others enjoy their cutting machines more. Today, I made a new video and hope it will be an inspiration to all of you with Silhouette cutting machines. This video will walk you through the steps of creating "patterned letters". I'm a bit rusty at making video tutorials so I sure hope this one will be helpful. Wishing all of you many blessings, Debbie
My Mom had been staying with me, she had several bad falls then a major surgery. She was here with me for the past eight months. I'm so pleased to let everyone know she is now doing well and is back home in Texas. I miss her but hope she will be moving here real soon. We're keeping our fingers crossed that her home in Texas will sell quickly.
Also, as many of you know; the father of my two daughters was diagnosed with colon cancer. It was a long, hard battle he so bravely fought. Through all he had to endure he never gave up. His bravery still has me in awe. Sadly, he lost the battle and passed away February 28, 2014. We will forever miss him but with all of his good and even his not so good he will forever be in our hearts.My daughters and their dad chose many photos they wanted shown for his memorial service. I was honored and priviledged to make this loving tribute of David; a father, friend, son, brother, and grandpa. If you would like to take a look at his tribute and see just a small glimpse of the man who so bravely fought for life and for his loves you are welcomed and I am honored to share this with all.
As I witnessed the struggle of my dauther's father I tried to be all of the help I could be. It was sad and frustrating to know the only help I could be was to be a source of prayer and support for all. Cancer, too often gives no mercy through the treatments it demands to battle its victims. I decided to go back to college during this time to make sure I could be in a place to perhaps help others going through the struggles and heart breaks of medical tragedies such as the diagnosis of cancer.
These days I still wake up and think I was in some sort of bad dream. Even though we rejoice in his new life; we still mourn his loss as I see all of the heartache it as left behind. To take my mind to other places I thought it may be a good time to start crafting, blogging, and helping others enjoy their cutting machines more. Today, I made a new video and hope it will be an inspiration to all of you with Silhouette cutting machines. This video will walk you through the steps of creating "patterned letters". I'm a bit rusty at making video tutorials so I sure hope this one will be helpful. Wishing all of you many blessings, Debbie
Debbie so glad to see you are back,sorry for all the sadness you have been dealing with.The video was great.Nice to hear your voice.Thoughts and prayers are send to your family.
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Debbie always in my prayers. Glad your Mum is doing better.
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Helen
So glad to see a post from you!! So much news, too. What a trial(s?) you have had. Glad to learn that this portion of your "character building" is over. And you top it off with a video, too. You are amazing! What are you studying in college?
ReplyDeleteHave missed you, and are happy to see you back! TFS.
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Jan
Thanks for returning with your wonderful videos! Crafting is great therapy! Sending prayers your way! Claudia
ReplyDeleteMy deepest sympathy to you and your family. Please tell your girls that their tribute to their Dad was beautiful, very touching. I have missed you.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a personal and heartbreaking journey ~ all of us have been touched by cancer in some way and have lost loved ones. My thoughts are prayers to your family.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, so sorry to hear the sad news. I'm sure that was an especially hard time for you.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that your Mother is doing well. Hope her house sells, so she can be with you again.
I wanted to email you so many times, but didn't because I thought if you wanted everyone to know what was going on you would have posted. So many days I was designing on the Silhouette (thanks to you and your videos) and I would think of you. You are the one who gave me courage to just get on there and design what I want instead of waiting for a pattern to be made by someone else. : ) Thanks so much!
Hope your life settles down a little now. You sure have been thru a lot these last two years. It sure was good to see a post from you. Still have to watch the video, but I will soon.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend! Big Hugs!!!
So sorry for you all's loss. Have thought about you often. Praying ill get and want more crafting soon with the crap life sends soon. God is in control and his grace is sufficient, though not felt ay times by us on earth. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I missed you so much and sent many prayers your way!! Glad your mother is well. Mine is, too! Please let us have more of your good videos.
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Debbie it is so good to have you back. Life has a way of throwing so many curves at us --- I have not blogged in awhile either ---- that we simply must deal with what's the most important and take care of ourselves and our family. Hugs and prayer to you.
ReplyDeleteNice to see life is finally calming down for you. Glad to see you back.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have your back and thank you for another great tutorial. I always feel like I know what I am doing when I follow your guidelines. My thoughts are with you and your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. I have kept you and yours in my prayers and will keep praying as I know living with the loss is hard as well as the journey you have been through. Hope you find peace and comfort as you get back to crafting. So glad to hear your mom is doing well. God bless.
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your story. The tribute you did was very good. You have been missed! Thank you for the video, love your videos.
I had time this morning to watch the videos, so I had to post again! Loved them both, although the first one had me crying in my coffee! What a wonderful tribute to the girls father. I'm sure they appreciate all you have done.
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing how to make a pattern in letters. I'm always looking for unique things to do for my grandkids. I will be trying this out for sure.
Take care and welcome back! It was wonderful hearing your voice teaching me again!
Dear Debbie , good to see you back again .I have been thinking about you since you told us the story about your daughter's father. Cancer is such a battle , some win and some don't. .Look after yourself.
ReplyDeleteYou and your daughters are in my thoughts and prayers. I found you through a YouTube email suggesting your post on the silhouette letters. I learned so much from it. That's the clearest explanation on what all those functions are and how they work that I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing that information.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, so glad to see you back into it, great tutorial, hugs
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ReplyDeleteAwesome to see you back again. I missed you so much. You and your family are in my prayers. Amazing tutorial as usual.
Hugz and Love Kim
Debbie, I am so sorry for your lose, My husband passed away from cancer 5 years ago, it is you faith in God that got you through and will continue to help you day by day as well as your family and friends. Being there for your daughters and their father is a great gift. I wish you healing over this tough time. Going back to work was very helpful to me, so welcome back!
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So sorry for your loss but what a beautiful tribute you made. Your daughters and grandchildren are beautiful. The best for you in the future.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. Big hugs coming your way <3
ReplyDeleteWelcome back, Debbie! Your inner strength and ability to pull through times of adversity is amazing. Your daughters are truly blessed to have such a caring and understanding mom. You've been missed a lot and by many...hoping that you'll find solace in your return to crafting.
ReplyDeleteDearest Debbie So sorry to hear about all you troubles that you a have all obviously carried with such grace..I don't know how you coped but I'm so glad you have your faith...
ReplyDeleteI wish your mum all the good luck in the world..and you too Debbie ..Please take care and lots of love to you and your family xxx
Dear Debbie, I am sorry for your loss and glad to hear your mom is doing better. I have heard a saying which may apply in your case. God does not close a door where he does not open a window. I guess you have had a door closed when you lost your daughter's father but your open window may be to learn all you can to help others in crisis. God's blessings to you and your family.
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