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Hey there,
I'm Janet. I was born and raised in Minnesota. My favorite title is mommy to two of the smartest, most beautiful, spunky, sweet girls out there. When I'm not taking care of the little peanuts, I run my photography and design businesses.
I stumbled across DigitalScrapbook.com early on when it was first started (before it became the site that it is today). Ironically, I ended up messaging Marisa to see if I could help contribute. I wanted to find a way to give back. Little did I realize that years later I would end up being fortunate enough to join this fab team! :)
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As of late, my dad has been on my mind more and more. This past February, after dealing with months of illness, my dad's family doctor noticed a mass in his right lung. Initially, along with this cancerous golf ball sized mass, the doc also thought he saw several 'hot spots' throughout dad's body. We hoped and prayed for the best but prepared for the worst.
Thankfully, after a whole lot of testing, we found out that the cancer and those supposed hot spots were actually not related (in my eyes a miracle as the doc was even surprised to find this out).
On Monday, June 23rd, dad had surgery to removed the lower 1/3 of his right lung...including the mass (which ended up being larger than a golf ball but was completely contained). After the surgery, we were told that the cancer was contained and that he was classed as having stage 1B. We couldn't have asked for a better diagnosis nor a more successful surgery and even recovery!
He's currently in a nursing home, where he does physical therapy daily, to help regain some of his strength and stamina. Thankfully, he'll be heading home this coming Saturday, where he'll have some in home PT visits.
We know that this will be an ongoing journey, but at the moment I can't express how grateful I am that my girls will have more time to get to know the kind, patient, gentle giant that is my father! I can only hope to mirror this same kind, gentle, patience while raising my own girls. That's why I chose the song 'Father's Eyes' for this layout. Years and years ago, my sister and I sang that song in church for Father's Day. The lyrics still ring true.
"...When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say
She's got her Father's eyes, her Father's eyes
Eyes that find the good in things
When good is not around
Eyes that find the source of help
When help just can't be found
Eyes full of compassion, seeing every pain
Knowin' what you're going through, and feeling it the same
Just like my Father's eyes..."
The layout and and a few additional assets were created from scratch using Photoshop CS6. Though the bulk of the goodies are from Elif Sahin's gorgeous kit, "I Love You, Man". It's just perfect for layouts containing the important men in your life!
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A fabulous layout Janet. I've tried to do it justice in the June 2017 Scrap a PS Designer. I just wanted to let you know your layout was an inspiration :)
Wow, this is awesome... not only the design (clean, simple, beautiful), but the words and the thought behind it... stunning. Thanks for sharing this *heart*
This page is beautiful!
Your dad is in my prayers Janet. This layout is beautiful and a beautiful photo of you and your dad. Brings tears to my eyes. I'm hoping for the best for all of you.
This layout is just beautiful, like the lyrics of the song you sang to your father! I pray everyday that your father gets well and recovers quickly!! It just shows how every moment counts with those we care about and love!
So heartbreaking yet beautiful at the same time:") I'm so happy for you and your dad. Hope he'll get better soon.
Janet, I haven't been commenting on FB b/c I think the updates are more for your fam, but I have been following them and thinking a lot about you all, esp the girls. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I'm so glad the news is good. This is a wonderful tribute page.
Lovely! Incredible journaling.
So beautiful!
so glad that the cancer scare was just that…a scare!! I absolutely love this layout!!!
Lump in my throat, tears in my eyes, I wish you and your family all the best.
Oh Janet. Have tears in my eyes. I could replace your dad's photo with my dad's photo and use it in my own scrapbook. He's been gone since 1995, and there are many days I miss him terribly. Lovely, lovely tribute and such a great layout! So happy for the good outcome on the surgery! Thanks for sharing such an intimate part of your life.
Now my eyes full of tears. I am so much happy that your father is going well!