Have you ever taken a photo, or had one taken of you, that automatically makes you think, "I've got to scrapbook this!" right away? This one was it for me.
I remember the humidity of that May day, the last day we would be spending with my family in Penang, and I had this huge lump in my throat the whole time. I knew that my kids would probably never see my grandmother again, and for that matter, I didn't know if I would get a chance to see her again after that day. We'd all gone back to Malaysia to help celebrate her 100th birthday, and as she was so wont to tell me, "everyday after 80 is a bonus."
I made sure we got a family photo taken with her. She had fallen so in love with Emily that trip, and vice versa. I remember thinking "this could be the last time" when the photo was taken.
So although I didn't scrap this page until last week, and even though she's passed on, and sure enough, my kids didn't have a chance to see her again, I was glad they actually got to meet at least the one time.
And in her honour, there are 100 bling pieces on the layout (some hidden behind the sticker).
Supplies:
Paper: Basic Grey and Bazzill
Embellishments: Chipboard heart and bling (Heidi Swapp), brad and "priceless" sticker (CI), purple gems (BG), ric rac. Also used a Fiskars border punch.
Ribbon and stamps: FontWerks
What a wonderful story, and a great lay-out to go with it! Thanks so much for sharing this and giving a glimpse into your life. *This* is why we scrapbook, right? :)
Posted by: Vicki H. | July 14, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Wow! Incredible, your grandmother lived 100 years? Your children are so lucky to get the chance to see their great grandmother before she passed.
My prayers are with you for your grandmother.
Posted by: Used forklifts | July 20, 2009 at 01:03 AM
I had the same feeling whenever I return to Msia to visit my Grandma. I always leave with a heavy heart, fearing that I would never see her again. And whenever I called home, I always asked my Mum how she's doing. Thanks for sharing your story and the wonderful layout. :)
Posted by: Leena | July 21, 2009 at 06:20 AM
such a beautiful and meaningful layout, KM.
Posted by: Sasha Farina | July 24, 2009 at 01:29 AM
This layout is beautiful and priceless. Your grandmother was so beautiful and alive and it's amazing that she was 100 years old. It's wonderful that you and your family went to see her and you have the photos and memories of celebrating such a happy event. Thank you for sharing this beautiful layout and the story behind it.
Posted by: Susi (dragonflydreamer) | August 17, 2009 at 10:18 AM
precious & priceless!!
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Posted by: Advertising Dissertation | December 17, 2009 at 02:26 AM
such a beautiful tribute to your grandmother...i did the same things with my son, i made sure we flew to a cousins wedding b/c i knew it would be the only time my son would have the change to meet his great grandmother, and i made sure we had a photo taken of all of us...and like you, i was right, it was the only time he met her, and the last time i saw her too...precious moments indeed.
Posted by: islandjen | February 04, 2010 at 09:51 AM
miss you, kah-mei! been using my FW stamps lots lately... hope you're doing well.
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