February 3 2020

Hello and welcome back to the blog.  Today's card was designed with me not being able to turn in my chair very well, while I'm still in a good amount of pain this card was totally worth getting out of bed for. 
In Memory of my mother Sara Anderson -
I wanted to share a little something personal, today has been one year since my mother's passing. I can tell you it has not been easy for me. I miss her so much sometimes that I just cry.  She was so amazing and it's sad to think all of the milestones for our family that she will miss, but I know that she is in heaven looking over us and blessing each of us.  I promised myself today I wouldn't cry, but I most likely won't make it through the day.   Here's a picture of my mother from a few years ago. My Aunt Ruthie had just sent her flowers for her 70th birthday. I surprised her by flying out for her birthday. It was such an incredible trip.   She was a strong, hardworking, God-loving, living for her family, a Sister, Daughter, Wife, Aunt, and friend.  She could also be stubborn. But she taught me to be independent of others, to love and how to be the best person I could be. I miss her so much, even a grown-ass woman like me still needs her momma!

On to today's card before I start crying and never finish my post.
I used the Altenew Envelope Dies to create my take on bleeding hearts. I used the leaf included in the set, along with some of the hearts from the strip die.  Using Apple Red and Forest Glades cardstock.

I used the Sentiment Strips stamp set, also from Altenew. The so proud of you, makes me think of my mom, and some of the conversations we had before she passed. 

Using a white jelly roller for a bit of detail and bam!  My simple card is done.

please pray for me today, I'm not sure how it's gonna go, but I know that my heavenly Father, has me in good hands.  Bless you!
:)