I was quite taken by the song behind the challenge; I have loved watching the Sound of Music since seeing it on the big screen at the cinemas as a girl, I still have it on my iPhone play list and sing along (badly) when I am in the car alone.
There are so many things I could list here; my children, grandchildren and extended family obviously, friends, my photos and capturing those moments over the years and being able to look back, my scrapbooking tools, paper, equipment, embellishments, my jewellery pieces that hold meaning and some household items that hold special memories. I decided though that I wanted to have a full day at home so had to use a photo from my stash and not go out and print something new.
This page holds one of my favourite things to do, places to go, times of day and affirmations all in one photo on one page; the lake near my home. The lake was just a muddy hole for the first 25 years of our living here; it was used as a bit of a dumping ground and some unsavoury activities and was to be avoided by law abiding citizens. An extension to a local highway was built nearby and things began to change. The lake was dug and widened and turned into a world class rowing facility with plenty of public access and space and a small village at one end. A walk and cycling trail was built around the circumference and all were opened to the public.
Our family held our first picnic there just days before our eldest son was taken from us in an accident. This is where I go to reflect and remember, to find peace but also to enjoy the surroundings. We now walk, ride and canoe here regularly. I find being near water restful and calming, I find sunrise and sunset awe inspiring and feel as though my son is showing me the beauty of where he waits for me. I began using the affirmation 'something good will happen today' when I struggled after losing my beautiful boy.
Thank you for looking and any comments you may leave, best wishes.
The colours in your paper and photo are beautifully matched and are just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteThis is such an elegant page
Hi Susan, thank you so much for sharing this the story of your favorite place and joining us in our June challenge over at Zeus and Zoe.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful page Susan! It's not often that I see such a heartfelt page. Thanks so much for sharing your story and joining the challenge at Zeus and Zoe this month! =)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful testament and art work.
ReplyDeleteSusan thanks for joining in with the Zeus and Zoe challenge, your layout is beautiful..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful page....love those blooms! Stunning photo too...just fabulous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Zeus and Zoe! ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and serene! Really peaceful layout! Thank you for playing with us at Zeus and Zoe!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful handmade flowers that went well with the gorgeous photo of the sun setting....Thank you for sharing with us your special lake and what it means to you..And thank you for joining our challenge at Zeus and Zoe this month.
ReplyDeleteThis layout is beautiful. Thanks for sharing what this lake means to you and joining us at Zeus and Zoe.
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