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Wednesday, July 16, 2008

Features and Tributes

First of all, I would like to thank TeacherCarrie, who featured one of my layouts (Dog Mom) in her blog, Multi-Photo Scrapbook Layout Gallery. Thanks so much! It's truely an honor!

E and I are currently getting ready with our honeymoon to Europe...a Mediterranean cruise.
I'm doing most of the research on which land tours to book since E isn't really familiar of what would be worthwhile sights. I'm so thankful that I have a good background in the arts field since most (if not all) of the locations have important landmarks that brought about great movements in Art History. It's more or less trying to squeeze in as many places to visit as we could in a day.
I hope we decide soon so we can reserve our slots. :)

On a sadder note, gramp's (mom's side) passed away last week. He was in the hospital for three weeks to treat his pneumonia. He was also having problems breathing when he was admitted. We were all hopeful at first since he was active and communicating with us constantly but his body wasn't responding to the various antibiotics given to him to cure the pneumonia and was becoming weaker as the day progressed. He was on a respirator and couldn't eat on his own. There were a few complications in his lungs like having fluids in it like my other grams (dad's side). It was sort of deja vous for me - same hospital, same respirator...same result.
My mom told me that grandpa was unconscious for about two days before succumbing to death Thursday morning. At least, gramps didn't experience too much pain unto his next life.
I'd like to thank everyone who sent their prayers and support. My gramps was laid to rest on Sunday morning. I thank the Lord that the weather was cooperative after the many storms that came our way as of date. Someone was surely watching over us and making sure gramps had a safe and peaceful journey.

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Kit Name: Hush mini kit girl by Doodleboogs
Template:
12x12 Template – Simplicity by Doodleboogs
Program: PS7.0
Font: CK Becky
Journaling: Maxine looked so cute as a flowergirl at a recent wedding. She behaved very well and was able to walk down the aisle without a fuss. She even made some new friends aside from giving daddy a few great solo shots to remember this wonderful day!





Kit Name: Hush mini kit boy by Doodleboogs
Template:
12x12 Template – Simplicity by Doodleboogs
Program: PS7.0
Font: Civilian
Journal: Boracay 2008

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

aww, sorry to hear about your gramps. may he rest in peace.

on a happier note, do tell us about your european honeymoon! i'm sure it's going to be awesome!

:) steph

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry about the passing of your gramps. It's so good to be able to read a blog post from you. WOW,Europe!!! Love it. Make sure you post a lot of pics. We did a mediterranean cruise way back when and it was awesome!!!

cris said...

Hey, condolences to you and your family.

On a lighter note, enjoy your European honeymoon. Will be waiting for your blogpost about it. :)

Chinachix said...

hi cheryl, i heard about your gramps from jay, and im sorry for your family's loss.

on a lighter note, that european honeymoon sounds fab, and i can't believe jeremy looks so big na! two years old, imagine!

popcorn said...

Hi Cheryl, I used to follow your blog but lost your URL, am glad that I somehow was able to click my way back :)

I'm so sorry to hear about your gramps' passing. It seems like pneumonia is such a grave illness for older people :(

Hope you & your hubby enjoy your European honeymoon.

Jean

popcorn said...

btw, I am Jean of the "Jean + Sammie" link on your list of w@wies ;)

Anonymous said...

hi cheryl chan, were are you e-mail me soon.

Anonymous said...

hi cheryl chan, the weather here in texas little rain.