Is it just me or

Peggy

Peggy

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do others get emotional when doing a lo of someone who is deceased? I have been trying since yesterday to do a lo of my dad and his dog. I can't seem to get it done and I am unable to even like it. I have changed it so many times. I guess I keep thinking as a memorial it as to be special and just isn't. there were be a lot to journal and that will be really hard.:cryhard
 
I have scrapped a layout of each of my Aunts and Uncles on my dad's side of the family. Even one of his Mom and Dad. But when it came to my Dad's layout. I can't do it. My favorite picture of him is on the page, there are a few embellishments but that's it. I don't like what I have done and just can't get thru doing it. I cry thinking about him and the harder I try to get it done so I can get the album done the more difficult I find even doing the layout.

So long story short, I get very emotional about it.
 
I am sorry Christy that this brought up memories for you. it is hard and the picture I am using was just taken a few days before he passed. But the story behind the lo is really want to get on there for future generations
 
I'm sorry it's so hard for you :(

I've scrapped several layouts about my hubby (gone 14 years now) and in the earlier years it made me cry, now it makes me smile to think of the memories, even if it still makes me sad to think of all the things he never got to see (our kids growing up, etc.) I find it a great way to get my feelings/thoughts out and very cathartic. The same for layouts I've done in the 2 years since my best friend passed and in the year since her 12-yo daughter passed last spring.
 
Thank you.I am sorry for your loses and I did begin to really appreciate the memories. I actually started smiling when I was journalling about Dad and his dog. I could have written more...it is quite a story.


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mariewilcox said:
I'm sorry it's so hard for you :(

I've scrapped several layouts about my hubby (gone 14 years now) and in the earlier years it made me cry, now it makes me smile to think of the memories, even if it still makes me sad to think of all the things he never got to see (our kids growing up, etc.) I find it a great way to get my feelings/thoughts out and very cathartic. The same for layouts I've done in the 2 years since my best friend passed and in the year since her 12-yo daughter passed last spring.
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Beautiful layout Peggy! Lovely tribute :)

I do a layout of my cousin who passed away every year, usually around his birthday. I find it very hard to do the journaling and the layout at the same time, if that makes sense. So I have a document in Evernote where I write about him. Sometimes random memories, sometimes letters. Then I wait a few months and just copy and paste the journaling onto my layout. I think it's too overwhelming to do it all at once for me.
 
First of all, I am so sorry for your loss. THank you much for replying to this. I like the idea of doing the jounaling like that. I have a funny story to tell about many of his pictures. He was quite the character. I am going to start journaling tonight about our trip to Jamaica and what he did!! OMGosh..good and funny memories.

hclappy said:
Beautiful layout Peggy! Lovely tribute :)

I do a layout of my cousin who passed away every year, usually around his birthday. I find it very hard to do the journaling and the layout at the same time, if that makes sense. So I have a document in Evernote where I write about him. Sometimes random memories, sometimes letters. Then I wait a few months and just copy and paste the journaling onto my layout. I think it's too overwhelming to do it all at once for me.
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OMGosh..good and funny memories
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And those are the ones to hang on to Peggy, all of the wonderful memories stored in your heart are the ones you preserve visually for yourself and others.
 
That is a beautiful tribute Peggy, your dad is smiling!

Just as I checked my notifications, the random layout on the left was a layout I created for my grandmother. I remember making that layout and I was balling the whole time. Even when I look at it and read the journaling, I tear up again. I post it every year on FB during her birthday and our family relive memories of her. As hard as it is, it's a beautiful way to remember them. And when it's shared, it's a beautiful way for family to remember them, too.

I agree...remember the good and funny memories will be wonderful! xoxo...
 
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