This is for today's challenge to take a virtual vacation and yesterday's challenge to mix patterned papers.
Around 1984, my DH took a position as a Project Manager for a large corporation that took us all over the U.S. Wow, what a trip - traveling at company expense. At the time, unfortunately, we were not campers. However, as many of you know, I now live at a campground, one we camped at for 20+ years - each year our rig getting bigger and better. Finally, we bought a Teton, 5th wheel - our all season dream come true. Our goal was to go full-time and revisit some of the wonderful places we had seen and to see what we had not. We were almost ready to go! Unfortunately, in 2008, my DH passed away and so did the Teton and the dream - but, oh, the wonderful memories that stay with me!
That being said, if I could go on my virtual vacation, it would be with my DH, in our Teton, just . . . MOVIN' ON. The moral to the story - don't forget to tell those you love that you love them....and, be nice! You never know.
Date: Friday, April 23, 2010 GMT Views: 636
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Registered: January 14, 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1471
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 7:43 AM
Oh my your story brought tears to my eyes. I am truely sorry for your loss. Our memories how ever stay with us for ever and are cherished with every day.
I do love your card. The colors, the layout, and all the extras it is an eye catcher.
Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74834
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 7:44 AM
Vicky, what a wonderful card and I'm sure it brought back some great memories..while at the same time, making you sad. Yes, be nice and enjoy every moment with those you love.
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This is the first time I have commented on a card ...first I thought the card was beautiful and this message hit me as my dh and I are getting older and it did make me think of using each day we have to the full Thank you for such a lovely card
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Registered: February 22, 2006 Location: Casselberry, Florida Posts: 46530
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 7:51 AM
Vicky, I knew some of your story but not all. It was good that you and Bill were able to do a lot of traveling while he was working, even though your final dream never happened. Your card is lovely!
Registered: September 12, 2004 Location: Redmond, Washington Posts: 54468
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 8:37 AM
Vicky, my heart is with you, your story brought tears to my eyes. It sounds like you had some really wonderful times and great memories shared with your DH. Love your card for this.
Hugs,
Joanne
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Registered: April 27, 2007 Location: South,GA Posts: 59576
Fri, Apr 23, 2010 @ 8:53 AM
Awe Vicky, I can hardly believe it has been 2 yrs already. God Bless your dear sweet heart. I wish your dh was still here so you could take that wonderful dream vacation with him.