Pink and Green Ribbons

I’ve been meaning to do this post all month.  Most people are aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but a lot of people don’t know that it’s also Depression Awareness Month, which is symbolized by a green ribbon. 

Both of my grandmothers had breast cancer.  One of them is a survivor.  My other grandmother received treatments for her breast cancer, but they didn’t get rid of all of it and it spread to her lungs and killed her.

Please remember to do your monthly self-exams.  And if you’re over a certain age, please don’t put off having your mammograms.

I made this card using Lynne Stansbery’s Shy Bear-Show Your Support image and Marlene’s Hope ribbon.

I think I’m going to give this card to my surviving grandmother, since she’s a bit attached to anything with a pink ribbon on it.

On to the next card.  Most people know someone who suffers from depression, whether they realize it or not.  I myself have struggled with it.  One of my friends killed herself.  Multiple others have attempted it.  People who have never been through these kinds of things often struggle to understand the how and why of it all.  Well, honestly, I don’t expect people to understand completely.  But what I do appreciate is a non-judging ear.  Someone who is quick to listen, but not quick to dismiss my feelings as trivial.  And if I don’t feel like talking, just knowing that someone is there for me, and that they really do need me in their life helps a lot.  Just some personal feelings of my own.

Please, tell the people you love that you love them.  Make sure they know that you are glad to have them in your life, that they really are needed.

Thanks for taking the time to read this post, it means a lot to me.

hugs,

Laura

Friday Fascinations

Hello again!  I almost forgot about doing this!  This week my mind is on deeper things.  I find myself pondering over blog posts from other people.

First, I read a post over on Something Wicked.  It really made me think about the amount of stressing I do about the most trivial things.  And it made me cry. 

Then I read a post about homeschooling over at The Pioneer Woman.  It also made me tear up. 

Both of these posts stressed the need to enjoy life, to focus on the big picture, what’s really important…and not sweat the small stuff.  It’s something I really struggle with.  I stress out about everything.  I’m one of the tensest people I know.  I’m not uptight and snobby, I just have no ability to relax.  I’m trying.  I really am.  It’s just so terribly hard for me to truly let go and move on.

So that’s what’s on my mind right now.  I’m trying to focus on things that will help me relax and be able to move forward with my focus on what’s really important.  And I’m going to try to actually enjoy myself along the way.

Carpe diem!

-Laura

The rest of the week

So, I got distracted and never posted my favorite pictures from the rest of the week.  So here are some of my favorites…

From Wednesday.  My favorite candy bar ever.(Cadbury Crunchie, for those wondering)

From Thursday.  The little man sneaking around in his sister’s room.

From Friday.  My dad’s first sunflower to bloom this year.

From Saturday.  Sometimes I stick my tongue out at the camera, too.

From Sunday.  The Masked Sweetheart.

Thanks for putting up with me as I’ve been trying to do this project.  I’ll share some pictures when I get the album together.

-Laura

Hello

Hi.  Yes, it has been quite a while.  But I do have some excuses, lol.  I moved twice in the last 4 months, so I have been busy.  I’ve still been doing crafty little things, I just haven’t had a chance to share them online.  Hopefully I’ll be able to share some things with you again soon.  I’m making wedding invitations for a couple of friends this year and I’m hoping it will give me some exposure so that I can do more of that kind of thing in the future.  I keep signing into my Etsy shop and trying to decide whether or not to put up some things.  I always chicken out.:)  Maybe I’ll get up the nerve soon.  I hope you all have been doing well!

hugs,

Laura