Wednesday, June 12, 2013

WOYWW -Its been a very hard two weeks.

Good morning all the wonderful people from WOYWW and all the other amazing people that come to visit me and leave such wonderful comments. Today I took a photo from a different angle so that you can see the 'shove to the side' method I have been using to make space to create. That pile on my right is starting to take on life threatening proportions. I fear for my life every time I walk past the desk (or some poor grandie walks past!)
 The last two weeks have been very hard indeed. I have been trying desperately to stay on top of things and I think I have just about done most of the things I should have done. The principal at the High school I teach at lost her dad and the funeral was yesterday.
One of the girls in my homeroom class was fetched from school on Thursday last week to be with her mom while they switched off the life support. She had been suffering from brain cancer for a very long time.
That caused mass crying in the grade 11 group and we spent a good hour or two in the chapel, just praying for her and her family and counselling the rest of the girls. That funeral is today at 11h00, so please remember Megan and the rest of my girls in your prayers.
 I leave you with the cards I made doe her and her family as well as for the principal and her family. As you can imagine a whole lot of people needed sympathy cards. The first one is from my homeroom class to Megan.They all signed and wrote messages inside
 The next two card were made using white embossing and household bleach. LOVE the results I was watching a video on StampTV and just had ro try.
 Then there were a whole lot of other quick, clean and simple sympathy cards. Also made after watching Gina K on Stamp TV.

Hope you have a great week. Hopefully I will get to visit some of you now that things have calmed down a little bit.
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23 comments:

  1. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 12, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    I can't believe I beat you this week. I was late because I picked a friend up at the airport.

    Sorry to read about all the death and sadness. Your cards are beautiful, though. I loved the one with bleach. Isn't it odd how bleach changes the color of the card stock? I have seen black CS go from brown to blue to orange when bleach was applied.

    Happy WoYWW from # 21.

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  2. Nan GJune 12, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Looks like it's time for a desk straightening. You've had a very sad week indeed. My prayers go out to those who've lost a loved one. And hugs to you. Nan G #9

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  3. okienurseJune 12, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    busy looking desk and I love all those cards! Thanks for sharing. Vickie #26

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  4. Belinda BassonJune 12, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    What a hard week for you and the girls. Love and hugs from CT. #43

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  5. ClaireJune 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM

    Such a sad week for the school... so glad you can make cards for the principal and that poor girl...
    Thanks for sharing, Tertia, and happy WOYWW :)
    no. 3

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  6. HelenJune 12, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    What a tough time you have had, I hope today goes as well as it can... never easy! The cards are appropriate and made with love - that's what matters."happy" WOYWW, Helen, 13

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  7. Lynette JacobsJune 12, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    LOL! !!! I always love to see your space. So many sad things inyour life. The cards you made are gorgeous.

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  8. Julie LeeJune 12, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    What a hard time you've had. These cards are so lovely, though and made with love and compassion. My thoughts are with you and your students. #57 Julie Ann

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  9. AnnieJune 12, 2013 at 10:04 AM

    What a lot of sadness all at one time. Bless you. It's been a bit like that here too ....sometimes life is like that isn't it? Sending much love and big hugs your way.
    A x # 51

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  10. ria gallJune 12, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    Hi Tertia
    gosh what a difficult week you have had so many people need someone to reach out to following a loss and you have a whole class of children needing you for support.
    The cards you have made are really lovely, keeping you all in my thoughts
    Happy WOYWW and I hope you have a great week
    Ria #44

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  11. The House of BearsJune 12, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Ooh we like different angles. Makes it more fun!

    Sorry to hear about your difficult week, here's hoping things start to get better now.

    Hugs from the bears @#71 this week

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  12. roffeycreationsJune 12, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Beautiful cards Tertia and such a hard time - hugs to you all - Mxx #25

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  13. jillJune 12, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    stunning Cars . What bad news over the last couple of weeks . Happy woyww jill #30

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  14. The Taming of the GlueJune 12, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    You're all in my thoughts, what an awful week.
    The cards are beautiful and I'm sure, in time, the families will really appreciate them.
    Hugs. Pam#26

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  15. TwigletJune 12, 2013 at 1:37 PM

    Such beautiful thoughtfully made cards. I am sure they will bring comfort to all those sad folk. x Jo

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  16. AnonymousJune 12, 2013 at 2:35 PM

    all the cards are lovely - but somehow it feels off to praise a sympathy card, knowing the sadness behind it. Hope your week (and beyond) improves going forward.

    Happy WOYWW!
    Mary Anne (2)

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  17. Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCardsJune 12, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    ah Tertia, you have been going through the mill and most of all those who you know... pray for God to bless and comfort all concerned ..but what beauties you have made with Gina's ideas often watch - better than tv.
    Thanks so much for popping over and thanks for sharing ~ happy WOYWW! Shaz in Oz. x #4

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  18. UnknownJune 12, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Beautiful cards. So sorry the sympathy cards are needed. My heart goes out to Meagan and the other girls. Thanks for sharing #7

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  19. Lisa RichardsJune 12, 2013 at 6:33 PM

    So sorry to hear about your hard two weeks. It is wonderful that you were able to pray with your girls. The cards are beautiful. Hoping things become more "normal" soon.
    Lisa
    #125

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  20. Sarah LeonardJune 12, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    These are beautiful cards - really lovely. I hope they bring comfot during this difficult time.

    Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

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  21. Julia DunnitJune 13, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    It has been a hard week for you. 'm in no doubt that your compassion and presence has been a great help to Megan and your head teacher. The pile of stuff - argh..worse thing is not that you might get trapped under it - more that you'll have to take time to tidy it!!

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  22. DarnellJune 14, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    I'm so sorry it's been such a rough couple of weeks, Tertia. Thank you for sharing the fantastic cards you've made; I'm sure they will be treasured! I hope you have a better and wonderful week!! Happy WOYWW! xxoo Darnell #61

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  23. voodoo vixenJune 15, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    So sorry you have had such a stressful week Tertia, so much sadness and loss but you did a wonderful job on the sympathy cards, will have to get you to tell me how to do that bleach thing!! Hugs to you, Annette #7

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