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Amanda, remembering my Dad (Robert Smith, age 57) who died August 15, 2007 in a farming accident.

Jen, remembering & cherishing my aunt (Katherine Johanson, age 48), lost June 5, 2009 to breast cancer and my grandma (Marion Finnegan), lost June 21, 2006, also to cancer.
Lisa, remembering my loving and supportive mother, Nettie Hartman, who died on January 31, 2005 from cancer and my dear friend, Cheryl Holzman, who died on April 14, 2008, also from cancer. I miss them both, each and every day. My world just isn't the same without them.
Marti, remembering my beautiful Grandson Quincey who died 5 days after his birth in 2005; and my Grandmother, Genevieve, who lived for 97 wonderful years.
Stacey, remembering my Daddy (Doug Douglass, age 64) who passed away on May 30, 2007, six weeks after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

Tania, remembering Sue Ann Werner (mom, age 50) who died July 19, 2007 suddenly and very unexpectedly from cardiac arrest.

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Tuesday
20Oct2009

"Conversations" and "Questions I'd ask you, Dad" by Amanda

So. This challenge has been the most difficult for me thus far. I really struggled with indecision and eventually just ended up writing what was in my head. I ended up with this:

The journaling really says it all. (Click on the layout for a larger view. If you still can't read all the journaling, leave me a comment and I'll edit to add it.)

And, then, though I was pleased to have finally documented the whole bit about my dad being a man of few words, I felt like something was still missing. So, I went ahead with those first couple approaches that I'd brainstormed:

Now, of course, I can think of more. That seems to always be how it goes. ;)

Don't forget to link us up to your own creations for this challenge under the original challenge post by October 25 for your chance to win an October kit from Scrapbooking From the Inside Out, okay? Okay. :)

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Reader Comments (5)

I love your approach on both of these, Amanda. Wouldn't it be nice if we could have the answers? : )

October 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterLisa Swift

what great layouts! thanks for sharing your questions with us

October 20, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterBrenda

great layouts!

October 20, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterslammie

These are great, Amanda. I love the conversational nature - just like you WERE having a conversation with him.

October 20, 2009 | Unregistered Commenterjen

Beautiful layouts! I can't seem to get through ANY of these without tearing up....I guess I need to get to scrappin' and work through my emotions! :) Thanks for sharing these wonderful creations!

October 21, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterDanielle

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