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December AJ, Week 4

The AJ December, Week 4 Challenge has been [URL='https://oscraps.com/community/threads/december-art-journal-challenge-week-4-illuminate.41259/']posted[/URL]. Chris tied the month up beautifully and asked us to think about what "illuminated" us during this past year. For me it was easy: [B]"[/B][I][B]The most significant thing in the past year has been losing the love of my life. I knew it would be hard, but I didn't know it would be this hard."[/B][/I]

Hopefully, I can "turn the page" in January and start moving forward. But, if I can't, it won't be a "fail". I'll just have to keep on moving one day at a time. Grief isn't based on a calendar. :(



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Credits list
Fractals and Lights by Magical Reality Designs: Fractals And Lights by MagicalReality Designs | Oscraps
Big Moments Wings by mixed media by erin: https://www.oscraps.com/shop/Big-Moments-Wings-by-Mixed-Media-by-Erin.html
Lifeline Grief by Lynne Anzelc: https://www.oscraps.com/shop/LifeLine-Grief.html
Just For Today (Word Strips) by Vicki Robinson Designs: Digital Art Journal Kit | Just for Today Kit by Vicki Robinson | Oscraps
Font: Purple Bougainvillea
Designer(s) Used:
  1. Lynne Anzelc Designs
  2. MagicalReality Designs>>
  3. mixed media by Erin >>
  4. Vicki Robinson Designs
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Su_Sanne
Live one day at a time, dear Cheryl! You work so hard here and do such a wonderful job and I think that's part of the process that helps you. I admire your layouts and I see exactly how you feel. This time around Christmas will always be hard. It's a time of remembering the holidays when the family was still complete. I hug you from afar and send you lots of strength and power, especially at this time ♥ :heartpumpred: ♥
 
faerywings
Ohhhh, my dear friend, I wish I could hug you right through this page. You have been an inspiration to me this entire year. Your strength and courage as well as your love and sorrow have been present in each and every page you have shared. You have touched my heart and so does this incredible page ♥
 
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Su_Sanne said:
Live one day at a time, dear Cheryl! You work so hard here and do such a wonderful job and I think that's part of the process that helps you. I admire your layouts and I see exactly how you feel. This time around Christmas will always be hard. It's a time of remembering the holidays when the family was still complete. I hug you from afar and send you lots of strength and power, especially at this time ♥ :heartpumpred: ♥
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Oh, Susanne, what beautiful and heartfelt words. Christmas is especially hard when we have lost loved ones. In our hearts, we long for the way it used to be. You have a wonderful Christmas season and thank you for the love and support you've shown me through this journey. :heartpumpred::heartpumpred::heartpumpred:
 
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faerywings said:
Ohhhh, my dear friend, I wish I could hug you right through this page. You have been an inspiration to me this entire year. Your strength and courage as well as your love and sorrow have been present in each and every page you have shared. You have touched my heart and so does this incredible page ♥
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Thank you, dear Chris, for your support and love during this past year. You've always been there for me, and I honestly think I'd be a total mess if it weren't for you and my O Family. You have all helped me more than you'll ever know. My pain has eased with each page I've created in my "Grief Journal". Thank you for everything!! You have all inspired me with your love and support. :heartpumpred: :heartpumpred: :heartpumpred:
 
Betty Jo
Yes, you can do this. It won't be easy, and sometimes will seem absolutely unbearable, but you are strong, and will not give up. Your page is gorgeous and I'm in tears just looking at it and reading your journaling. (((BIG HUGS)))
 
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Betty Jo said:
Yes, you can do this. It won't be easy, and sometimes will seem absolutely unbearable, but you are strong, and will not give up. Your page is gorgeous and I'm in tears just looking at it and reading your journaling. (((BIG HUGS)))
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Thanks so much, my sweet friend. Some days are more difficult, but I have almost a year under my belt and I know that it must get easier, at least, more bearable. Thank you for your continued support, love, and wonderful heartfelt comments on my "Grief Journal". Hopefully, I can move on in 2025 but I'm not promising anything. :heartpumpred: :heartpumpred: :heartpumpred:
 
wombat146
It may have said already but I too believe that you have been a strong and courageous traveler on your journey into a new world without Chuck and you are doing it with strength and grace. Beautiful AJ page my sweet little Hobbit! xxx
 
AK_Tracy
Oh Cheryl :heartpumppink: The beauty. The heart. The tears. I love all the lights swooping across the top like the lights hanging outside your house. I love the wings at the bottom trailing the light behind them. I love Chucks smiling face. I love the b&w palette you used. My favorite is your beautiful smile shining through as you push through the fear of hard and do it anyway. This is a beautiful "wrap up" of the year but dont rush turning that page. I have so loved getting to "know" Chuck and the greatest love story through your layouts. :heartpumppink:
 
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AK_Tracy said:
Oh Cheryl :heartpumppink: The beauty. The heart. The tears. I love all the lights swooping across the top like the lights hanging outside your house. I love the wings at the bottom trailing the light behind them. I love Chucks smiling face. I love the b&w palette you used. My favorite is your beautiful smile shining through as you push through the fear of hard and do it anyway. This is a beautiful "wrap up" of the year but dont rush turning that page. I have so loved getting to "know" Chuck and the greatest love story through your layouts. :heartpumppink:
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Oh my goodness, Tracy, you've succeeded as always into turning me into a blubbering "sack of emotion". Does that even make sense??? You know how difficult this holiday season has been for me. I didn't know it was going to be so difficult, but I WILL prevail and I WILL survive. Grief is not for the faint of heart. I'm SO thankful that we've become friends and that you "get me" always. Thanks for your always and continued support and love. XOXO :heartpumpred::heartpumpred::heartpumpred::heartpumpred:
 
AK_Tracy
Cherylndesigns said:
Oh my goodness, Tracy, you've succeeded as always into turning me into a blubbering "sack of emotion". Does that even make sense??? You know how difficult this holiday season has been for me. I didn't know it was going to be so difficult, but I WILL prevail and I WILL survive. Grief is not for the faint of heart. I'm SO thankful that we've become friends and that you "get me" always. Thanks for your always and continued support and love. XOXO :heartpumpred::heartpumpred::heartpumpred::heartpumpred:
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Lets blubber together! :heartpumppink: I am so thankful we have become friends too! Your beautiful heart shines through and I know you will survive this season, but what I love is how you show us all how to survive with grace and love. Your layouts have been so spectacular and tug the heart strings. I get very emotional seeing your layouts. I didn't loose my love but I lost my "other dad" and the emotions you scrap really resonate.:heartpumppink:
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