Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Remember and Reunite


I made this album using the Poppy Ink kit a couple months ago and decided to use it for a new art journal. It's been about a year since I've dug into my old journal and I need a fresh start.


A thoughtful blogger remembered this post and emailed me after she saw the news yesterday. (He's 'The Voice' for all the movie trailors.) I'm so sad that he passed away. He was such a generous, loving, hilarious man with an amazing wife and beautiful daughters. We've been close since I was a baby, and although he was extremely busy with work, he always made sure to stay close. Thank you Uncle Don for all you did for our family! We Love You and will miss you!

Now, it's off to the hospital because my little niece is about to arrive!

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24 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    awesome inspo ...

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    awesome inspo ...

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  3. joscelyne cutchensSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    super cute book! :)

    sorry for your loss liz, hugs!

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  4. angie worthingtonSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    so sorry for your loss...

    ...the book is wonderful and congrats "auntie"...

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  5. MarieSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:41 AM

    I, too, thought about you when I heard the news about Don's death. He was a happy, busy guy. I will always remember his voice.

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  6. AarteeSeptember 3, 2008 at 11:54 AM

    I am sorry for you loss....

    Love the journal and your style of scrapbooking...I am fairly new to the blogging world but have been scrapbooking for awhile...thanks for all the cute ideas you post they are so helpful!

    http://www.ramblingcreativity.blogspot.com

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  7. LatriceSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:06 PM

    Ok so can you tell me how the heck you manage to jugle so much!! You're crazy busy all the time. Sorry to hear about your Uncle. Isn't it true though. When one life ends another begins? Enjoy the new bundle of joy! Talk to you soon.

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  8. justynapalasiewiczSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:23 PM

    Adorable book--I love the Poppy Ink kits!

    And I'm sorry to hear about Don's passing. Sometimes, we really take for granted the "behind the scenes" people like him, and he WILL be incredibly tough to ever replace. So many people probably aren't even aware just how much of a presence he's been in their lives :-(
    And I think it's amazing that you even knew him personally, let alone were related to him. I know you'll do a great job passing on his phenomenal life to your little girls.

    xxx

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  9. Jake and Jessica FillmoreSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:37 PM

    We are so sorry for your loss liz. We love you guys. Jake is sad he never got to meet your uncle Don.

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  10. SharonSeptember 3, 2008 at 12:49 PM

    One life ends and another begins. I'm very sorry for your loss, but I'm very excited for the arrival of your little niece. How exciting! She's going to be Quincey's buddy!
    Hugs :)

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  11. Bowman FamilySeptember 3, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    I was so sad when I read about Don's passing not only on yahoo but all the entertainment news shows as well. I know that you two were close.

    On a happy note how fun that Camille is having her baby. Good luck with all that. Tell her congrats from me.

    Melissa

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  12. KathySeptember 3, 2008 at 1:14 PM

    So sorry about your uncle. My husband was so bummed when we heard the news. We LOVE his voice.

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  13. Kimberly ScottSeptember 3, 2008 at 5:12 PM

    i just saw this today...my heart is with you:) thanks for sharing your thoughts...im sure you're bond was special.

    ps-i love the one braid idea:) im sure its adorable on you.

    *kb

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 6:17 PM

    When I heard the news of your uncle, I immediately thought of you. I am sorry for your family's loss.

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2008 at 7:18 PM

    I am sorry to hear of your loss.
    I do love your book. Is Poppy Ink still up and running as a club?
    Their message board has been down for a long time and there is no preview of a kit. I know you are a design team member at PI,

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  16. noel joySeptember 3, 2008 at 10:29 PM

    love the book. so sweet.

    i'm sorry to hear about your uncle don {{hugs}}.

    congrats on the new little addition to your {extended} family! it's great that the cousins will be so close in age. my girls have loved having their cousins so close.

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  17. familyreinhardSeptember 4, 2008 at 12:29 AM

    So sorry for your loss.
    Its amazing, was just watching TV here in Switzerland they were having a segment on him. And it reminded me to come back and leave you a comment.

    thinking of you and your family.

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  18. amydcSeptember 4, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    Prayers for you & your family.
    The mini book is presh.

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  19. KathySeptember 4, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    Liz,

    Looking for your e-mail address on the old Shades of Summer post but I can't find it. I finally posted one of my shades of summer layouts on my blog. If you get a chance stop by and check it. It's different from the one I sent along with the Shades but it's still cute nonetheless. Leave me a comment if you stop.

    -Kathy

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  20. DawnieSeptember 4, 2008 at 6:19 PM

    Liz, I had not heard the news until I read your post, and am saddened by it. So sorry... BUT you have a niece coming, and as they say, life goes on. LaFontaine is a beautiful name, isn't it?

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  21. UnknownSeptember 5, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    I heard the other day, so sorry!!! he leaves a great legacy for you!

    ~Liz

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  22. MindySeptember 5, 2008 at 1:29 PM

    i, too, read the news and immediately thought of you! hope your family is well! congrats on a new niece!

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  23. GLOANNSeptember 5, 2008 at 2:48 PM

    Hi, Liz, I always look forward to seeing you in CK each month. Love your work. Would love to win this kit.

    Guess the main thing I'm looking forward to this fall is some cooler temps. Also reaping the delicious vegetables from our little fall garden. We're already enjoying a few things. We have been married 47 years and this is the first time we have had a little garden. Amazing how much pleasure it can give you.

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  24. saner4September 6, 2008 at 12:47 PM

    Sorry to hear about your uncle. My son saw his picture on the computer and said, "Hey, I know that guy." He was well loved and respected!
    Many blessings,
    Lisa

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