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01-20-2010, 08:05 PM
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I'm Back after nearly dying!
Hi Everyone!! I am back!! After being gone for almost 4 years!!
I can't even remember my old screen name! lol
I picked back up scrapbooking and stamping again!! I missed it!!
I use to be a very active member and even started the trading forum for swapping stamped images! I am SOOO glad to see it still going and BIGGER than ever!
In 2006 I almost died! I caught the flesh eating bacteria called Necrotizing Faciitis in my leg! It was horrid! I am a walking miracle though!! I was misdiagnosed for 6 days in a hospital (most people don't live 24 hours with it!) and then told to tell my family and children goodbye because they didn't think I would survive the surgery!
I was to have my leg amputated and possibly my arm and left breast! But, Thanks be to the ALMIGHTY GOD, my doctor lifted his hands in prayer and gave them over to God....I had 5 surgeries, STILL have ALL MY LIMBS and body parts!! It was a long road to recovery and still have no feeling in parts of my leg, but I have it!! I lost my child I was pregnant with at the time, all the surgeries and medications and being in toxic shock was just too much for the little one.
I had major changes take place after that. I was able to escape the abusive marriage I had been trapped in for 9 years, go back to college, get a job and support my children...on my own!! I met a new man, who has shown me what LOVE truly should be, we got married in August of this past year and have a little baby girl!
I slowly started getting back into scrapbooking and stamping. It is a hard road when you go from having thousands of dollars worth of supplies to staring at ground zero and trying to build your collection back up! I am trying to be more mindful of what I buy now though, only what I will truly use....it is sorta working! lol
I also was asked to start a scrapbooking/stamping group at our church and teach the ladies how to stamp and scrap....so my first class is in 2 weeks! I am so excited!
Well, that was longer than I thought!
My name is Melinda
I am from the fishers area in Indiana (that is NE of Indianapolis)
I have 4 beautiful children (plus one in heaven)
I have to RELEARN all the techniques to stamping!
I AM SO THANKFUL for this site!!! Everyone here is SOOO TALENTED! I love the ideas and the galleries!
Glad to be back!
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01-20-2010, 08:21 PM
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Oh my Melissa. What a story! I am so thankful that you are alive and well, and in a good place in your life. That is truly a blessing. (((hugs)))
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01-20-2010, 08:46 PM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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Wow!
Hi Melinda,
I just read your inspiring story. God Bless you. You really are a testament to the grace and healing power of God. I live in Connecticut, my real name is Fran.
I have lots of stamps & would happily send you images to get your creative juices flowing. I can send you a listing of what I own if you'd like. Then, maybe someday, when you replenish your stamps you'll remember me & send some back.
Quote: Hi Everyone!! I am back!! After being gone for almost 4 years!!
I can't even remember my old screen name! lol
I picked back up scrapbooking and stamping again!! I missed it!!
I use to be a very active member and even started the trading forum for swapping stamped images! I am SOOO glad to see it still going and BIGGER than ever!
In 2006 I almost died! I caught the flesh eating bacteria called Necrotizing Faciitis in my leg! It was horrid! I am a walking miracle though!! I was misdiagnosed for 6 days in a hospital (most people don't live 24 hours with it!) and then told to tell my family and children goodbye because they didn't think I would survive the surgery!
I was to have my leg amputated and possibly my arm and left breast! But, Thanks be to the ALMIGHTY GOD, my doctor lifted his hands in prayer and gave them over to God....I had 5 surgeries, STILL have ALL MY LIMBS and body parts!! It was a long road to recovery and still have no feeling in parts of my leg, but I have it!! I lost my child I was pregnant with at the time, all the surgeries and medications and being in toxic shock was just too much for the little one.
I had major changes take place after that. I was able to escape the abusive marriage I had been trapped in for 9 years, go back to college, get a job and support my children...on my own!! I met a new man, who has shown me what LOVE truly should be, we got married in August of this past year and have a little baby girl!
I slowly started getting back into scrapbooking and stamping. It is a hard road when you go from having thousands of dollars worth of supplies to staring at ground zero and trying to build your collection back up! I am trying to be more mindful of what I buy now though, only what I will truly use....it is sorta working! lol
I also was asked to start a scrapbooking/stamping group at our church and teach the ladies how to stamp and scrap....so my first class is in 2 weeks! I am so excited!
Well, that was longer than I thought!
My name is Melinda
I am from the fishers area in Indiana (that is NE of Indianapolis)
I have 4 beautiful children (plus one in heaven)
I have to RELEARN all the techniques to stamping!
I AM SO THANKFUL for this site!!! Everyone here is SOOO TALENTED! I love the ideas and the galleries!
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01-20-2010, 10:17 PM
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Splitcoast Challenge Hostess
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01-20-2010, 11:16 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2004
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omigosh, that is quite a testamonial! Praises for your healing and what you described is truly a miracle...thanks for sharing it. Oh, and welcome back...just saying "hi and welcome back" seems anticlimatic after hearing your story, wow! Jan
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01-21-2010, 03:34 AM
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Inking Addict
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Welcome Back Melinda!
I know you'll find many resourceful ideas here on SCS to help you in re-learning your craft on a budget. There are many kind & sharing ladies here that are so happy to help.
You have had an amazing, and I daresay a traumatic time in the last few years but with the company of a wonderful partner & your children I'm sure you'll only have wonderful times ahead. Perhaps many involving inky fingers LOL.
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01-21-2010, 03:36 AM
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Welcome back Melinda!!
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01-21-2010, 03:55 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Melissa, let me also welcome you back. Isn't God good! Congratulations on your recovery, wonderful new life and that beautiful new baby.
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01-21-2010, 04:30 AM
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Stampin' Fool
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Welcome back! What an inspiring story! I'm so sorry about your loss, but I celebrate all the positive things that have come into your life!
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01-21-2010, 06:51 AM
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Compulsive Stamper
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Welcome back! I don't live that far from you (Avon, IN) maybe we can get together and share our stuff!!
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01-21-2010, 06:59 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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What a wonderful story! Thank you for sharing. I wish you many happy and creative moments as you get back into the craft we all love.
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01-21-2010, 07:58 AM
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Stampin' Fool
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My then-18-year-old cousin went through the same disease about 10 years ago. Hers started from a small wound started by her bra's underwire poking out. It's a little scary how that disease starts and how quickly it progresses. It took over a year for her just to get out of the hospital.
I'm glad your story has such a happy ending. If you need anything, please let me know. I'm happy to share images, embellishments, whatever I have. Also, you could post on the ISO forum. SCSers are very sharing people.
Good luck and welcome back!!
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01-21-2010, 08:25 AM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Hi Melinda. What an ordeal you've been through! I'm so happy that you are here and whole and in a good place after all that you've gone through. Please PM me your address. I have been going through my stamping and scrapping stuff, and I have so many new and almost new supplies that are in desperate need of a good home. The best of luck to you.
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01-21-2010, 09:26 AM
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Kookie Creator
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Welcome back Melinda!!! I'm so inspired by your story!
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01-21-2010, 09:33 AM
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Compulsive Stamper
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That's an amazing story Melinda, so glad you were spared and that it ended up being a catalyst for good things to happen in your life too.
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01-21-2010, 03:30 PM
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Insane Embellisher
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Wow thats amazing. Welcome back. My fathers family is in Indiana.
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01-21-2010, 03:52 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
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Wow, your story brought tears to my eyes! Welcome back to SCS ... and even though I dont know you, I am SO happy that you survived! WOW!
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01-21-2010, 04:13 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
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To God be the glory for your miraculous healing! Welcome back to SCS  __________________
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01-21-2010, 04:15 PM
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Welcome back Melinda! Praises be to God for all that he has done for you! What a wonderful thing to have a doctor that is a Christian, too! I'm sure your scrapbooking and stamping skills will come back to you in no time! Good luck!
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01-21-2010, 04:45 PM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
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What a story!!! I too am cleaning out supplies and would love to send along what I will not use! I would love to help you restock your supplies! If you PM me your address, I will send off a box of loot!
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01-21-2010, 04:59 PM
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Kookie Creator
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Welcome back enjoy all that God has given back to you. I know prayers were lifted up in your name and miracles happen. Have fun with what ever you do. ~~ Carol
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01-21-2010, 06:17 PM
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Cardstock Collector
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THANK YOU EVERYONE!
WOW! I am overwhelmed ( I guess I shouldn't be!, this site has just the best group of people ever! ) You all are so great! It feels good to welcomed back with such love! Thank you! I am now even MORE excited to get back to all the FUN!
If you ever want to hear a portion of my testimony I can send you a link to hear the testimony I gave at our church. God gets ALL the Glory and I love to share my story with others to encourage them!
No matter how dark it seems, God has NEVER left us. He is always there.
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01-21-2010, 06:37 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
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Praising God for you Melinda - so glad you are back!!
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01-21-2010, 06:41 PM
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WOW, Welcome back to SCS!
God is good!
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01-21-2010, 06:51 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
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Welcome back! Glad you are doing so well! {HUGS}
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01-21-2010, 08:17 PM
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God IS in control!! Welcome back Melinda!!
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01-21-2010, 08:27 PM
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God is amazing, and you're story reminds us of that fact!
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01-21-2010, 08:54 PM
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Wow what a WONDERFUL blessing that you were healed!!
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01-21-2010, 09:21 PM
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Welcome back to SCS!! God is Good!! Your testimony is amazing, so glad you are back to creating & doing what you loved!! Praise God~~
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01-22-2010, 01:40 AM
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Melinda,
What an inspiring story! You are a walking testimony. May God continue to bless and heal you and your family.
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01-22-2010, 03:47 AM
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Praise God! What a story! I probably "lnew" you way back when you used to participate - SCS was a lot smaller then and I read most everything.
Just another thought... if you are stamping and scrapping and could use a few of some images, you might want to join RAK so you can also join WishRAK - part of SCS. THrough WIshRAK you can request specific types of images, then share some of what you have with some one else.
At any rate, welcome back.
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01-22-2010, 06:23 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen
Swapper of the Month June 2012
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From one Hoosier to another, welcome back Melinda! Praise the Lord for the miracles he has provided.
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01-22-2010, 06:56 AM
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Welcome back Melinda. I am glad to meet you. What a wonderful story. I am sorry that you had to go through all of those trials. Your story reminded me of a sign that I saw on a church near my house. It said "Faith doesn't make things easy, it makes them POSSIBLE." I look forward to getting to know you better.
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01-22-2010, 07:02 AM
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WOW! What a life story! You should write a book. You did make me realize that my life is easy and I thank you for that. Good health and good wishes for you! Welcome back to the true Survivor Indiana!
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01-22-2010, 08:03 AM
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God is good.
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Welcome back and I prayer that things continue to improve for you. God is good and the glory in all our lives.
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Welcome back! Your story in quite inspiring. God bless!
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01-22-2010, 03:06 PM
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Welcome back. GOD is GOOD!
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It's hard to understand what we are going through at the time, with loss and pain, etc., but God always has a plan. It's great to hear your story and how His plan came together for you. Glad you are back and well and sounds like better than ever.
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01-27-2010, 06:31 AM
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Hi Melinda
This is my very first time posting. Hi everyone!!
I too was in an abusive marriage the first time around and God gave me an angle 10 years later. We have been married for 5 1/2 years now and between us we have 4 grandchildren and 2 more on the way. So glad that you are ok. I also believe that God has a master plan for all of us and he has truly healed you.
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