Everyday throughout the year people can struggle with stress
be it from family dynamics, work/school, bills, anxiety,
depression or mental health issues, abuse (emotional, verbal and physical), bullying.
These struggles are real and can be a daily struggle for family, friends,
co-workers and strangers around us.
Sometimes the outside appearance of happiness isn't what is going on
behind closed doors or on the inside of a persons life.
These struggles can make it very hard for people to stay in this world through it all.
If you know of someone struggling, please reach out to them.
If you are the one struggling, you are valued, loved and the world is a better place
with you in it. There is only one you and you are so very precious.
You matter, you make a difference in the smallest way
to everyone who knows you.
You make a difference to everyone who comes into contact with you.
Please reach out to someone you love, a friend or a stranger.
Call 988
You do not have to hide your struggles
You do not have to do it alone!!!
We lost our son at the end of 2023.
It has been the hardest time of our lives.
Our lives will never ever be the same without our Robin
and our hearts are forever broken.
Stop the Suffering Within
Men's Minds Matter Too
Your Words Matter, Don't Use Them As A Weapon
Robin was very passionate about his family
and projects such as Men's Shelters
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Good morning!
Spring is here and we are so happy the snow is gone
from our yard. Although now the busy time of year
is kicking into swing.
On Monday we celebrated Kaitlyn's birthday
and we celebrated her being done university for the next 4 months.
Easter is late this year and we will be spending time quietly
with some of our family.
Our son Tristan is at work and will be very missed
at our Easter table this year.
Easter is not the same without our Robin and our precious grand children.
They are in our hearts and minds always.
Happy Easter to everyone.
Onto why you are here a new creation created for:
Creative Knockouts. where we have a brand new challenge for you.
We are on Challenge #545 - 2 or more Pattern Papers.
(a fantabulous challenge)
Our wonderful sponsor is from Polkadoodles
The prize for this challenge is 3 digi's no bundles.
Thank you so much for letting me showcase
so many things you can do with it.
On this 5x7 card/picture creation,
Copic Markers were used on the peonies.
I chose the sentiment Live Simply, Bloom Wildly
Gina Marie Designs for the stitched scalloped rectangle die.
Stampin' Up or the enamel dots and pattern paper.
The creation is being given to our daughter Kaitlyn to frame
for her new place she will be living.
This last part of 2025 will have so many new
adventures for Kaitlyn.
Peonies were her grandma Stewart and her brother Robin's
favorite flower. The color was chosen because it is the
color of the ones my mom grew.
The last peonies that bloomed at my mom's house.
It is nice to make home gifts with a purpose in mind.
Please come and join us over at Creative Knockouts.
Our challenges run for 2 weeks
My fellow DT's have amazing inspiration for you
and bonus we love to see your incredible creations.
Don't forget you have a chance to win some Digi's.
I would like to enter my creation into the following challenges:
As You Like It Challenge - Favorite Clean or Simply or Fussy & Fancy
(I tend to go more clean and simple where the image is front and center
but at times mix it up to a fun fussy and fancy card too.)
Creative Inspiration Challenges #25 - Anything Goes
We Love 2 Create #4 - Anything Goes
Gem of A Challenge #4 - Anything Goes
Thank you for joining me for my latest creation.
Always Remember To Smile - Robin
Yep that's Me - Robin
Wishing you a beautiful day!
May you find something that brings you joy
and comforts your heart.
Happy Crafting,
Hugs,
