Thursday, October 25, 2012

So thankful...

I am so thankful for so many things right now in my life.
I am thankful for the incredible vacation that my hubby and I were able to go on at the end of August (our 10 year anniversary was in May so this was our way to celebrate...first vacay for me in 11 years).  
I am thankful for my gorgeous, loving husband, who is also my best friend!  
I am thankful for the years I was able to spend with my amazing mommy and for all of the cool things she was able to teach me.  Wow, I miss her :(
I am thankful for being here...for surviving meningitis...that I got just a couple of days after that incredible trip (this is why I disappeared on you for a little bit).  Btw, this pic is me turning the corner...I looked worse, which is shocking.  Gotta love that pickle that my friend gave me to cheer me up :)  He's a sheriff, you know ;)
  Which leads me to the next thing I am thankful for...no more hospital food...lol ;)  I had no choice but to entertain myself with it.  Dear Cheerios, you saved my life for I could not keep anything else down for a while there.  

I am thankful for SO many things and I could go on forever, but I will stop at this one...I am thankful for this wonderful hobby that has brought me so many wonderful and caring friends.  Ladies that I seriously consider family...even though I have never met them in person.  Your cards, thoughts and prayers gave me strength, hope and comfort.  Thank you...each of you (this includes you if you are reading, you know) for being in my life.

If you know me, you know I get a little squishy sometimes, so I will move on before I start getting teary eyed ;)  A card for you...my friends...
 "So Thankful For You...":
SUPPLIES USED:
Card:  Michaels
Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey; Provo Craft
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Stamps:  Lawn Fawn
Other:  Corner Rounder (CM); Zig Millennium Pen Black .01 (EK Success)

Close up shot...my little pumpkin patch:

Hope you are all having a fabulous week!  Sending out tons of hugs!

40 comments:

Penny said...

Pryn, you are such a sweetheart! I am thankful for you, too! You, the most fab CAS creator evah! And this card proves it--fantastic! Simple, sweet, graphic--love it!
BTW, you were probably in the hospital--unbeknownst to me at the time--when I made a card with the bird stamps you sent to me. So just wanted to give you a link, so you could see the post: http://9hawksandadragonfly.blogspot.com/2012/09/omgosh-so-many-thanks-and-so-much-news.html
So, so glad that you are able to be thankful!!! :^)
Giant hugs, Penny

Ann said...

So sorry to hear that you were very sick, and I'm thankful that you are well now. Lovely pics Pryn :)

Donna Hanley said...

Pryn, I am so sorry I had no idea you had gone through this sickness (I wasn't blogging on a regular basis). Thank God you pulled through. You do have a lot to be thankful for, Your gorgeous Hubby and the love you shared with your Mom and there are a lot of people out here who consider themselves lucky to know you even just a little bit and I am one of them. These are so beautiful pictures. Even the one in the hospital bed. You look beautiful there also but I'm sure glad you are out and doing much better now. Give your little pickle a hug for me also and thank him for taking care of you while you were laid up. God bless you and I hope to hear more good things from you soon. Enjoy each day.

Trina said...

I'm thankful to know you! You're such a bright star, Pryn. Mwah, mwah, mwah!!

Patricia said...

this card is gorgeous...

Jen M said...

And we are so thankful you pulled through! What a sweet card, I love the pumpkins.

Anonymous said...

OMGosh, Pryn! I didn't know you were so sick! I am so GLAD you made it...I would have sent prayers up too, but then I always send prayers up each day for all my friends, and you, my dear, are one of my very special friends! You are such an inspiration to me and I love you so much, too.
I am so thankful for YOU!
Hugz2u...
Sharon (thanks for the beautiful card!}

Dawn @ LilyPinkScraps said...

Pryn, such a heartfelt posting, really made me feel happy to see how much positivity you have :) So very pleased you got through that terrifying meningitis scare!
Love the card too, so very sweet:)
Take good care of yourself x

Linda Anderson said...

So thankful you are feeling SOOOOOOO much better now. Hospitals...YUCK! And I can say that, I'm a nurse!!! Stay well and keep smilin' Pryn, my CAS friend!

Linda

Carla S. said...

I'm so thankful that you are better, Pryn! We are so happy you are back. sweet sistah! Thanks for sharing the pics and your thoughts! Love and dogs to you!

Sara I. said...

OMG Pryn!!! I had NO idea that you were even dealing with something so serious and were so sick!!! I just got back into blogging recently again myself. I for one and sooooo thankful that you are on the road to recovery and are out of the hospital! There is nothing better than being home. I will continue to pray for your health and strength...you take good care of yourself and I am pulling for you my sistah!!!! Sending you lots of healing hugs and positive vibes! xxxxx

Linda Palmer said...

The card is beautiful, and so is your big heart. So glad to hear you are doing so much better. I am thankful you are better and thankful that I got to know you through the Outlawz.

Rona said...

I am so glad you are better!!! Can't wait to see more pics from your fabulous trip!! MWAHHHHH

Noelle Reese said...

Oh MY! I am so glad you are better and out of the hospital! I am a sap too. I don't know you and you made me well up! Beautiful card!

Lindsey said...

Yikes, glad you're feeling better. Gorgeous card, so glad you're back home and crafting again!

Julie Odil said...

Pryn, I didn't know you've been sick. Menengitis, oh my! I am so glad you are recovering! Your card is beautiful, and I love the idea of giving it to all your blog readers.

JPScraps said...

Your card is wonderful! So good to hear that you're doing better.

Emily Keaton said...

Pryn, I had no idea that you'd been so sick! I'm glad that you are feeling better now!! Your card is delightful--perfect for letting your blog friends know how much you appreciate them. Continue being well!!

Michelle said...

Glad to read that you are feeling better!! How scary! Love your card!

Ruby said...

Hope you keep well now. Cute card.

Penny said...

Just had to send a note thanking you for your last comments on my blog. I don't think I have ever heard so many sweet things from one person before. Pryn, you are simply one in a million!
Hope you are feeling good today!
Sending giant hugs, Penny

Crystal said...

I'm sorry to hear that you were sick. Happy that you are on the mend and with such a positive attitude at that! I love your positive attitude and also this post. It's a great reminder to me to make a list of everyone and everything we are thankful for. Just looking at it on days when we're down is sure to bring a smile. I think you card is adorable, I LOVE those cute pumpkins!

Tracy said...

Pryn just came across your blog with FWF and you are a truly amazing lady!
Congratulations on reaching 10yrs with your lovely hubby and your mum would be so proud of you.
Glad you are back on the road to good health.
Your card is gorgeous loving your pumpkin patch!!!
Glad I found your blog.
Hugs
Tracy
xoxox

Shelia said...

wow you do have lots to be thankful for!! Sorry you were so sick, but glad you are better now!!

Your CAS card is so cute. I love those pumpkins on the kraft CS. Beautiful sentiment too!

Thank you for playing along with us at DRS Designs!!

Roxann said...

It is so refreshing to read what you have written, Pryn. Thank YOU for being such an inspiration to me. I am now sitting here tearing up thinking about all I have to be thankful for.

Many cyber hugz,
Roxann

Rene said...

I'm so glad you had a wonderful time on your vacation...but so sorry you ended up in the hospital after! Yikes! But your attitude is inspiring and your card is gorgeous! I love simply elegant designs! Thank you for joining us at MIM this week! Don't forget, to be in the running to win the prize from our sponsor this week just leave a comment for another entry. Be sure to mention you saw them on Make It Monday. The more entries you comment on the more chances you have of winning!
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Unknown said...

WOW...I'm so glad to hear that you got through okay! That must have a been a bit scary for you.

Glad you had a fabulous vacation....looks like you need another one now that you're feeling better!

Oh...and fab card! and such good thoughts ...it makes me think about all I am thankful for.

Keep up the recovery (and one thing that gives you strength is CHOCOLATE)!

Kathleen (Kath) B. Hernandez said...

Beautiful card! Glad to see you had a wonderful time for a much needed vacay and that you pulled away from what's ailing you.

Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles’ “Trick or Treat /Anything Fall” Challenge!

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Mary Anne / MA54K said...

Dear girl, you have been through it and came out the other side. God bless you and thank you for making us this card. We are thankful for you, also! Keep that great attitude.

Sassy Raggedy said...

Wonderful card gotta love those pumpkins...
Thanks so much for sharing with us at Love to Create Challenges. Hope to see you again next week as well. joann sassy raggedy

SHartl said...

Love your sweet little pumpkins and hoping you are feeling better soon.

DIANA L. said...

Your car is so sweet. I love it. I am Thankful for you and I just think you and the pickle look very cute together--- I am so glad you are well. I just became your newest follower.
Thank you for joining my DL.ART BCA/ANYTHING GOES Linky Party
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

Jo said...

Pryn, you are one of the most inspiring persons that I have the privilege to know. You have been through a lot and have come out a much stronger and even more of a shining light (if that is possible. I am so happy that you were able to kick butt with your illness. How dare it could think you were someone to mess with. Your card has so much more meaning behind it with your blog post than ever.

Sandra said...

It's a beautiful blogpost Pryn!!
We all are so gald to got you back :)
The card is so very nice, love the image, your coloring is great!!
Big hugs,sandra

Chris said...

First let me say that it's incredible and wonderful how strong you are - very inspiring! And how upbeat!! wow. Your card is equally lovely - simple and beautiful all at once. I'm glad I came to visit today!

Thanks for joining my Amusing Challenges this week celebrating fall colors!

Anonymous said...

Lovely CAS creation. You have had some very serious issues. So glad you've recovered from the meningitis. Blessings to you! Thanks for joining us at DRS Designs!

Emily Leiphart said...

Beautiful card, Pryn! I'm so sorry to hear that you had meningitis but I'm glad to hear that you pulled through. Thanks for such a heartfelt post. I appreciate you, too!

Lisa Lara said...

oh my goodness sweet Pryn........meningitis. Scary. I am so thankful you made it through it girl. Mwah. Big big biggest hug to you. Adorable punkins.

Lisa Arana said...

Oh my... I am so thankful you are ok. Big hugs sweetie.

Lori Barnett said...

Girl...you are as sweet as they come! I'm thankful for my blogger friends..and you are one of them!!! (((hugs)))