Hi friends! I have a whole bunch of layouts I want to share with you but it may take me a day or 2 to have my head in a better place. So I'm sharing what I made today as I had my own little therapy session in my scrap room. I love my husband dearly, but for the entire 8 1/2 years of our marriage, he has indulged in unacceptable behaviors. I've stuck with him through many years of therapy, been forgiving of his setbacks, and patiently awaiting progress. There comes a point in time where staying is more painful than leaving, and so a tough choice had to be made. And what can a scraper do but scrap those choices? I hand cut the hearts, then distressed the edges. The picture on it was done in Photobucket with several cool special effects. My embellishments of lace and flowers were parts of my bridal bouquet. I inked them but good to make them look old and wilted. My words are done with Pooh Font, then put through the cuttlebug and inked. Not a pretty subject, but life ain't always pretty, right? Thank goodness for all my wonderful crafting friends who continually brighten my day. God bless. And thanks for taking a peek!
I think this is fabulous therapy. It's hard what your going thru but in the long run, you'll be much happier. Great layout. Shari
ReplyDeleteI discovered scrappin' as a source of therapy!...I think you will be just fine! I've been a blog-stalker for a bit now and have learned so much from just looking at your cards! For one, the card you made as a (going blank on terminology) ...but the one with the glass on top of the base ...it's one of those snow/shaky things....anyway, it was a card I loved and started somehow getting me to think outside of the box a little more (it was a christmas card).....anywho, I'll be thinking of you. Life isn't always easy but we somehow get through. Chanda
ReplyDeleteAw. Ramona, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know how hard it is even when it's flat out the right decision. When people gasped in horror that I would be "alone" my response was "bad breath isn't better than no breath" I know you'll be fine and scrapping is one of the best therapies there is. Always around if you need to chat. hugs to you, eileen
ReplyDeleteramona,sending you great big cyber hugs hun. i am pleased you have scrapped it though as it looks great as well as helping you xxxx
ReplyDeleteRomona, I am so sorry you are having so much heartache. I will be praying for you, if you ever just need a listening ear, please don't hesitate to call on me. hugs
ReplyDeleteI know first hand that it is a hard decision to make but you'll get through it. Let me share with you something a friend had told me that kept me strong after deciding to divorce my husband,the father of my kids after 20 years..."There will be times when you you wished you made the other decision, no matter which decision you make" So hang in there girl, believe me when I say, there IS life after divorce! Big Hugz :)
ReplyDeleteawwww bgroke my heart to read this...I too had to leave my husband after 14 years of marriage, I tried and tried and forgave and forgave until it got soooo bad.
ReplyDeleteI am now married to a wonderful mad after dodging marriage for 11 years...he hung in there and we dated for 11 years before I said "I DO" we are now on 15 years of marriage.
It will be tough but I promise it does get better!!
keeping you in my prayers!
hugs
Brenda
whoops I see a spelling error!!! JOY should read.... I am married to a wonderful MAN!
ReplyDeleteLove you blog background...I used this for my 365 project!
hugs
Brenda
I love it. I couldn't have scrapped it better. We're all here for ya!!
ReplyDeleteRamona, just pray and mean it from your heart and God will answer your prayer and close the door on your bad situation if HE feels that's the best thing for you.
ReplyDeleteOh sweetie, I have been thinking about you. I think it is great that you are using your scrapping as therapy. What a great way to put closure on it. I have not seen your blog in awhile. I am not getting blog updates in my dashboard from your blog and only check on the updates. I thought I better stop by and see how you are doing. Best of luck to you. You are strong, beautiful, intelligent, talent, loving,caring and bright!! Best of everything to you!
ReplyDeleteWow, great way to express. I am sorry to hear that your marriage is ending, but I want to CONGRATULATE you on your strength for making a tough choice to save yourself, you are one step closer to being OK, and so you will be. There are plenty of fish in the sea, but take some time for you. You will be amazed later on how much you will appreciate it if you do. There definitely is life after divorce!!
ReplyDeleteI wish you strength in this time! Good luck in the future :)
ReplyDeleteOh Ramona, so sorry to hear, but you go girl! Perfect therapy and with the well wishes and support of your friends you'll make it through. I admire your strength and my thoughts are with you! Hugs, D
ReplyDeleteYour cards are such an inspiration...I left you an award on my blog...check it out...
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Carolyn
i have an award for you, check my blog! you have a huge community of supporters who are here for you! remember there are the seven stages of grief (like he hasn't done enough) that you will go through acceptance is one of them! you on your way!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know I think of you often, hope things are better for you.
ReplyDeleteAww...first time visiting your blog. Wish it was on a happier note for you but I certainly admire your strength! Sending (((HUGS))) and praying for happier days for you.
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Great page, great therapy. I wrote you already this week to tell you what an inspiration you are, but I'm writing again!! It's worth saying it again. You are inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your problems. I know blogging is not a priorty right now. I just wanted to send a word of encouragement since I really appreciate your cards. Time really does heal all wounds, but we must take care of ourselves so that they heal quickly, not get infected, and be prone to further damage. I was married for 22 years when my husband decided that he didn't want to be married anymore. He left me with my two sons and $50. As a stay-at-home mom, I knew I was in for it. Then I remembered God only gives us what we can handle, with his help. Here I am today 13 years later, boys are grown with kids of their own, a little immature, but they are boys LOL.
ReplyDeleteI sit sometime and thing of all the things I was so overwhelmed by and didn't know how I would get through. That was 13 years ago. I've been married to the most wonderful man I have ever met for the last eight years. I prayed for a good man, and sweetheart that is exactly what I got. He show me everyday that I'm special to him and he doesn't take me for granted.
I would have stayed with my husband indefinitely because I said I would only leave him if he cheated on me. The other crap I said I'd have to deal with but not with another woman. So when she came into the picture, I was trough with him. Through. I only wanted him to contribute whatever he could to help our boys grow into law-abiding citizens and good men. I suppose he does the best he can do or feels like doing, but they're 23 and 27 now. So.
Just hand in there. I'm here if you'd want to chat. You hang in there. It'll get better.
Just stopping by to let you know I miss you, Ramona ... hoping you are well!!
ReplyDeleteJo xx