Monday, June 4, 2012

Retro sketches #14

I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Work, for me, was super busy this last month, but this weekend I found the time to play with  my PTI goodies and created today's card for Retro sketches.





This is my first time officially playing along. I used PTI's Bacground Basics: Diamonds for my strip, Pretty Peonies for the image and Botanical Silhouettes for the sentiment.

Unfortunately there is a real reason for creating this card. My friend, Gina, who has been fighting breast cancer has had some recent difficult news. She has gone through 2 rounds of chemo, and was on her second clinical trial, when she suffered complications that admitted her to the ICU. The cancer has now spread to her brain. This whole thing is hard for me to wrap my head around at times. My throat hurts, my stomach hurts and I have cried a lot. If you have read this far, please, please say a prayer for her and her family. Pray for God's utmost comfort. Thank you...

18 comments:

  1. so sorry to heard that, Deb. Will be praying for Gina and her family...

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  2. It grieves me more than I imagined. My head constantly hurts. My heart constantly sinks. My body goes limp. I just can't stand it. I love that girl.

    It's a beautiful card Deb. Very special. I can't imagine the tears you shed when creating it. It pains me.

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  3. What a beautiful card. I am just so sad for your friend. This is such terrible news, and my heart is aching for all of you.

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  4. Oh Deb, I'm so sorry to hear this very sad news. I will be praying for Gina and her family. Your card is beautiful..very soft and soothing.

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  5. Oh Deb that is such terrible news, I am so so sorry to hear. My heart aches for her, her family and for you.

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  6. So very sorry Deb. Praying for you and this sweet family.

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  7. Health is taken so for granted, so sorry Deb. I am sure your card will bring them comfort.

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  8. So sorry to hear this. Your card is very pretty, though.

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  9. great take on take sketch! the subtle diamond strip is perfect. great card!

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  10. A very esthetic, elegant card - and the soft colors are perfect for this kind of card!
    Have a nice day!

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  11. Oh, I have to apologize - I saw only the card and did not read the text - I´m sooo sorry. Cancer is such a mean desease... you and your friend +family are in my prayers...

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  12. So sorry to hear about your friend. I'm sure they will appreciate this comforting card.

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  13. I am so sorry to read about your friend's setback and the grief you have been dealing with as a result. I hope you will both find comfort soon.
    Your card is wonderfully elegant and understated.

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  14. I'm so sorry, Deb!
    Your card is lovely.

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  15. So sorry to hear about your friend. Your card is softly elegant. x

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  16. So sorry to hear of your friend, life can be so unbelievably unfair.
    Your card is so serene and beautiful...gorgeous colours :0)
    Jenny x

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  17. Deb this is SO pretty! I love that pop of blue! So sorry to hear about your friend! Hugs!!
    Thanks for playing along at RetroSketches!

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