Monday, December 20, 2010

I'm ready for 2011 to start...

...and for 2010 to be over!! My 89 year old mother-in -law fell today and broke her ankle in two places. She will have surgery on Wednesday and be home again on Thursday!! She is a tough cookie and seems well below her age, (my in-laws still go dancing every Friday night!) so I am hoping that her recovery goes smoothly. Aaaauuugghh! What next!?!

I will post my 11th and 12th Days of Christmas Projects tomorrow and Thursday as a result. They are almost ready and I really want you all to see them!!

Laura

22 comments:

  1. Well, they say when it rains it pours :0( My prayers and thoughts go out to your family that everyone recovers quickly and strongly for 2011. XOXO Schell

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  2. No worries Laura! Family comes first...take a deep breath and remember God is great and through Him all things are possible! Things will get better :) Look forward to seeing more of your awesome work!

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  3. Hi Laura,

    I will keep your Mother in law in my prayers.
    All of you too. Yes you have had more than your share lately. I am praying that you and your family have a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
    Take care of you.
    hugs,
    angelbug56

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  4. YIKES!!! You have really had a rough couple of months!! Praying that 2011 will be a wonderful year for you and your family!!

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  5. Oh Laura, I am so sorry to hear about you MIL. You sure have had some rough times lately. I hear ya about being ready for the year to be over. I have missed your past four classes...life keeps getting in the way. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. I am assuming no class this Friday..but am wondering if you are still planning your New Years Eve bash with Carol and Barrie.

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  6. I Laura I just found your videos on youtube and I am so enjoying all of your creativeness. I hope that your Mother-in-law is doing well. My MIL who is 87 fell last Thursday, but we are fortunate enough that she did not brake anything but is very bruised all over. My prayers will be with you and your family. That is so not easy when that happens. Hugs, Lisa G

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  7. So sorry for this latest upset. Prayers for a speedy and uneventful recovery for your MIL. Here's to a much happier and less stress filled New Year.

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  8. So sorry for your MIL - roll on 2011 hang in there not long to go

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  9. Oh no Laura! You and your family have certainly had more than your share of rough times lately. Will be praying for a speedy recovery for your MIL and cyber hugs for you all! Hope 2011 is a much better year for you all.

    Love your classes and can't wait till New Years Eve. Don't know how late I will be able to stay awake, but I will give it a good try! lol

    Heather aka momofcody

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  10. I prayed for her that everything goes ok. cant wait for new years eve. never befor have I looked forward to my birthday so thank you so much for doing the ustream that night.:)
    sending ya hugs and prayers.

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  11. Oh no! Best wishes to her. I can't wait for the year to end either. We've had a tough one too.

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  12. Sorry to hear you have another thing on your plate. But as we all know you always roll with the punches. Even so you still need a well diserved vacation.
    Gloria H

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  13. What could I possibly say that hasn't already been said? I just had to shake my head and wonder how much more is going to get heaped on you. I sincerely hope that 2011 is the most wonderful of years for you and your entire family. You all so deserve it.

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  14. Laura, I just wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and can't wait to bring in the New Year with you. I hop your mom-in-law does well with her operation.

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  16. Oh Laura so sorry for you mil I know how you feel 2010 was so aweful for my boys and I as well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

    2010 good riddens with all the illnesses and on with a fabulous and refreshed new year.

    (((NJ Hugs)))

    -christine

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  17. OMG! I bet you are ready for the new year to start. You have certainly 'paid your dues' this year. You have handled all the issues with such grace and positiveness, ALL while sharing with us, such amazingly wonderful paper crafting. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. Deep breath, stay calm and carry on. DoriG

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  18. Again...healing thoughts to your family...Let 2010 be gone!!!!!

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  19. Sometimes we have too much in our lives, but do not lose faith, God is on your side and with all the people praying for you and your family, I'm certain that soon everything will took its course. Merry Christmas and a better 2011.
    Thanks for sharing your talent with the world!

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  20. when it rains, it pours! I hope that 2011 is better for everyone in your life! Thanks for all you do, not just for your family, but for all of your crafting friends! Girl, you inspire this fellow alaskan to get busy! Hope the MIL heals quickly!
    Donna aka alaskacrafter

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  21. awww Laura no way.....I will keep her in prayer
    hugs
    Brenda

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  22. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in Sept 2005. In Nov our house was mutilated by a tornado. I asked What next? In Mar my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4B colon, liver, and ovarian cancer. In Sept 2006, on the 1 year anniversary of my diagnosis, my husband was electrocuted with 7600 volts. Thank God he survived with only 3rd degree burns and some lung damage resulting in chronic bronchitis. Our home had hurricane damage (damaging everything that wasn't damaged by the tornado) in Nov. My father-in-law was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma of the lung and then my mom-in-law passed that next spring very unexpectedly. All in the span of 21 months!
    I offer the evidence that when one asks "What next?", one will get an answer!
    My spirits are very high still though! Other than my mother-in-law, everyone is still with us! PTL!
    I pray 2011 will be a much healthier year for your entire family!

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