Loss of your Mother

I know I have been posting a lot of cards lately, but it just so happened that I have switched jobs and had an opportunity to have some time off in between.  I was planning to do some cleaning and organizing of my house, but I found it much more fun and fulfilling to make cards instead.  It happens to be the one year anniversary today since my husband's death.  That is why I am needing to do the cleaning.  I did manage to go through clothes and take 15 rubbermaid bins to the Salvation Army for donation.  So I'm working on it.  Since my husband was ill, I took nursing jobs to best take care of him and fit in with the family.  However, now that my children are busy with their lives, I can now focus on my career again so I have taken a nursing management position.  I am excited for this opportunity, but may regret it after I have a different stress in my life, hehe. The sad part is that I have to start with training on the day shift which is at 6am which is when I am usually going to bed so.....this is a big adjustment to switch schedules once again.
The other sad part, is that I have had a need for quite a few sympathy cards lately.  I made this one for a great aunt that passed away.  The sentiment is from a wonderful set at TLC.

Patterned Paper:  TLC
Cardstock:  Bazzil, Core-dinations, Recollections
Sentiment:  TLC, Create (see above for direct link)
Spellbinders:  Heart circle, small circle
Ribbon:  TW
Flowers:  Wild Orchid Crafts
Embossing Folders:  Cuttlebug; Sizzix

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