This week our cards are going to Deatsville, Alabama, to Sara. Sara was brought to us by her daughter Nancy (nwilliams6)
Sara Hodge just turned 77 but looks a lot younger. She married Nancy's step-dad, Leavie, 4 years ago.
She was diagnosed with breast cancer about 5 yrs ago and had chemo and radiation treatments. They have watched her closely so it was a shock when she had breast cancer about 5 years ago and had a mastectomy and they discovered the first tumor in the same spot as her mastectomy. It has spread to all the bones in her upper body - but most spots are small and the largest tumor is in her shoulder blade. They are trying hormone blockers, bone strengtheners and iron. They say it looks promising so far. If it doesn't work they will do chemo next.
Since Sara likes a big red angus cow called Little Archie, I knew I needed to make sure he was the star of the show! Since it is Valentine's Day this week, I wanted to show lots of loving critters. The CAS challenge this week was Love in the Air and I thought I would use that, but I think I passed CAS since I used about 22 stamps! LOL
Hope Sara gets a kick out of all the critters (even cooties) that are celebrating with Little Archie! Thanks for taking a peek!
Date: Tuesday, February 12, 2013 GMT Views: 1579
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131390
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @ 11:23 AM
LOL, I think it would be hard to pass this off as CAS, Kathleen, you have so much amazing and wonderful detail. This has been catching my eye all afternoon, and now that I've finally reached it, it's fantastic!! It has such a fun, happy feel - I'm sure Sara will really love it.
Registered: March 24, 2006 Location: Deep in the Heart of TEXAS Posts: 15980
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @ 12:26 PM
Kathleen, an adorable group of party guests! Looks like a very lively group!! Great photo of Archie!
------------------------------ Phyllis Young at heart, slightly older in other parts. We really never grow up, we just learn how to act in public!! What if you woke up today with only what you had thanked God for yesterday??
Registered: March 5, 2007 Location: Coatesville, Pennsylvania Posts: 44907
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @ 4:25 PM
Oh my goodness....what an amazing meadow scene!!! Love the bird carrying the string of hearts! Sara and Leavie will adore this card!
------------------------------ Lesley Proud Fan Club and RAK Member He is the GOD of the Impossible!!!! Kookzi the Rookzie Punchkateer It is by the grace of God that we take our next breath.
Registered: May 9, 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8703
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @ 5:24 PM
WOWZA, WOWZA, WOWZA Kathleen!!!!!!!!!!!!! This must have taken you hours!!!!!!!!!!! What a wonderful little scene you've created here. I must say though, that my fav critters on this card are the little cooties!!!!!!!!!!! How stinkin cute they are. This couldn't help but bring a smile and "hee hee" or two to Sara!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Registered: October 3, 2009 Location: In a state of grace Posts: 10850
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @ 7:23 PM
Yup, the maximum for CAS is 20, so I guess CAS this is not (tee-hee!). I love your scene, Kathleen! Your collection of critters is phenomenal and I love that Archie is your star. Sara is going to treasure this wonderfully thought out card. Thanks so much for being part of the Teaparty this week. Hugz!!
------------------------------ MarieMy time is not mine to have, but mine to share
Registered: August 12, 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 29195
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 @ 8:58 PM
Kathleen this is just so sweet! It almost looks like Snow White should be there it is so adorable!!! Great scene you created for Sara and Leavie! Love Archie too!