This is for this weeks sketch challenge. I left out a couple of the elements just because they didn't fit. I started out just making a card for the challenge and it turned into a deep emotional journey. This card is for my son, Mark. He passed away 3 weeks ago in his sleep. He had special needs and though his passing was a shock, we always knew that he was a special gift from God that we would not have for always. His favorite color was blue and he loved Jesus Christ his Savior. He went to sleep in his bed with his wheelchair in his room and woke up standing at the gates of Glory. Jn 11:25
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Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 2277
Thu, Feb 09, 2012 @ 10:00 AM
your card touched my heart. We also have a special needs son who is in his 40's, and are blessed to have him with us still. They are wonderful teachers-but it's not easy, Bless you!!
Registered: June 30, 2006 Location: Tigard, Oregon Posts: 661
Thu, Feb 09, 2012 @ 2:27 PM
Oh Lynn, this card is beautiful not only in looks but in meaning. I'm very sorry for your loss of Mark. You're so right about him standing with Jesus right now!
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Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @ 9:12 PM
Sweet Lynn, I was drawn to your card by the art, and then to read your words...I am deeply sorry for you loss, and thankful with all my heart that Mark knew Jesus. There is no greater privilege. (((hugs)))
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Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @ 9:35 PM
Oh...So very sorry Lynn for the loss of your son, your story touches my heart, but its such a comfort to know he's in the arms of Jesus!! Love & hugs...a fellow SC stamper...Jan
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Registered: February 21, 2007 Location: Bay City, MICHIGAN Posts: 17556
Sat, Feb 11, 2012 @ 9:51 PM
Dear Lynn...so very sorry for the loss of your beloved son, Mark... may the vision you have of him standing with Jesus in the Kingdom bring you peace. I will keep you in my prayers. My deepest sympathy,
Sue
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Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 @ 4:28 AM
Lynn, this is a special tribute for your Son. I can't imagine the pain you are feeling - I am thankful you can use this art form to help you express some of it. Your words touched me so...made me look up out my window through a veil of tears, and then I saw the most gorgeous sunrise with yellows and purples and pinks. God gives us the most wonderful gifts - small ones (like the gift of seeing a special sunrise) and big ones (like the gift of a child). Hugz and prayers!
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Registered: August 7, 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 28113
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 @ 5:03 AM
Lynn I too was drawn to your card for it's beauty.... but when I read your words my heart broke for you and the pain you feel right now. There is sooooo much comfort in knowing He is resting in the arms of His Savior, and that his body is healed but we who are left still feel the pain and miss our loved ones very much! I will be lifting you up in prayer as you walk this journey for you do not walk alone... He walks right there with you!!!
hugs and prayers,
Grace
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Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3232
Sun, Feb 12, 2012 @ 7:55 AM
Lynn, Touched by the beauty of your card, what a journey it must have been to work on this as you thought of your son. So sorry for your loss, but it is our Heavenly Fathers gain to have him home where I know he was welcomed with open and loving arms....how lucky he was to have a family who loved him so on this earth. Praying for you and your family and sending a ((Hug)). Blessings!!
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59742
Mon, Feb 13, 2012 @ 4:59 AM
Aww Lynn.....what a wonderful card! Your words tug at my heart and I am so sorry for your loss! I imagine many things that you do in life from this day forward will result in thoughts of your son much like how this card came to exist! What a difficult thing to go through. I am so touched by this. You are in my thoughts and prayers......A wonderful tribute to Mark!
Registered: March 25, 2011 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 458
Thu, Feb 23, 2012 @ 7:22 AM
Your card just touched my heart. I don't know how you did the card without crying throught the whole thing. Thank you for sharing not just the card but what is in your heart.