Here's Jen:

This picture isn’t the best of Katherine, but it was a wonderful moment I wanted to capture.  I went on a cruise with Katherine and several family members, a few months before she passed away.  We were all aware that this would be her last vacation, but tried to enjoy each moment.  This picture was on the bus from the airport to the cruise terminal – Katherine was singing, laughing and clapping while talking to a smile child sitting nearby.  This was exactly how she was all the time – always connecting with everyone around us.

Journaling: Daughter, sister, aunt, partner … but she was so much more.  Funny, loving, giving, focused, generous, forgiving, story-telling, present.  But the word that best describes her: joy.

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When I saw this patterned paper, I thought it would be perfect for word association.  I made a list of words I thought of for my Grandma, and started adding the words to the different shapes.  Once it was finished, I realized one important word missing, “missed” so added it to a pop-dotted label to the picture. 

Journaling: She is… faithful, organized, gentle, sensitive, patient, unselfish, poised, devoted, efficient, endearing, grandmother, hospitable, honest, loyal, helpful, fair, loved, caring, independent, nice, tender, beautiful, sweet, practical, trusting, loving, smart, genuine, mom, dedicated, missed.

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Please don't forget to link us up in the comments section of the original post if you tackle this challenge! We'd love to see what you come up with!