Blog hops

I will be participating in two blog hops tomorrow so please be sure to stop back by.. For today there is a hop at Memories in Tyme :
Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/  It is a two day hop with different people each day..Starts today and she is giving you until the 21st to get through both days so you may be able to win blog candy!

Free Blog Candy!! Check it out!

Chriss is offering this great blog candy at her link: 

http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/  Hop on over and check it out and take your chance at being a winner!!

Winner of my blog candy for the 9-11 Remembrance Blog Hop

Cathy said...
So true is the fact that watching the 9/11 day unfold for most of us was scary and heartbreaking, but I can not imagine watching, knowing a loved one was actually there in the buildings, as they came tumbling down. thank you for your tribute through a wonderful Layout.
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September 11, 2011 5:31 PM

Thank you Cathy for your warm comments and for stopping by my post on this blog hop!  You will be receiving a set of Inque Boutique clear acrylic stamps!  Please contact me with your complete address so that I can get this in the mail to you!!   transport7800@aol.com

9 - 11 Remembrance Blog Hop

Welcome to a blog hop devoted to the remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11th.
If you just happened by my blog, then you need to go to : http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com to start at the beginning.

The terrorist attack against our nation, which happened a decade ago, is a long time for some.  However for many, the day feels all too close. The deeply seared memories of the human sufferings and acts of heroism, which took place on that day, changed our nation.

The nation was in shock when terrorists decided to hijack our airplanes and turn them into weapons.  It was beyond anyone’s belief that something so horrific could happen on our own soil.  It would be one thing if it were just the destruction of the Twin Towers or damage to the Pentagon and a field in Shanksville, PA, but almost 3,000 people perished, from the attack, leaving a scar on the soul of America.

Americans came together as one, in the emotional aftermath of 9-11. We were united by grief, had compassion for those who died along with their families, and showed loyalty to our country.

Please join the country in a moment of silence on Sunday morning, at 8:46 (Eastern Time). This should be a time to reflect on what we all lost, as well as on the courage and common purpose that lived and still resides, deep within the American people.

Ten of us blogging friends would like you to join in this day of remembrance, by stopping by each blog to see a project made for the tenth anniversary of 9-11.

If you get lost along the way, here is the lineup:

1. Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/ 
2. Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/ 
3. Vicki - http://mawmawsthoughts.blogspot.com/
4. Amy - http://www.lovetocrop.com
5. Nicole- http://crashingcreatively.blogspot.com/
6. Lisa - http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/
7. Susan: http://susanascorner.blogspot.com/
8. Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
9. Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/
10. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/

   Now for my contribution:  As I prepared for this layout I thought..no problem..I knew what I wanted to say,  I had my elements rounded up for it..then as I sat down to do it, all of those emotions came flooding back..It truly felt like I was standing back and watching myself react to the film footage on TV..  My layout is basic..I mean how can you gussy up a layout that represents, death, heartache, lives lost?   It is my goal to follow it with a layout that shows perseverance and fortitude and a nation coming together..It will come, but for this blog it is about remembering.
    The first page shows the towers before and the journaling is how I felt at that moment..It says: " Like most everyone, I remember exactly where I was the minute the plane crashed into the tower.  Standing in the Commons area of The Inn at Fox Run where I was working..  One particular gentleman, Don, age 65 and a stroke patient started crying because he was afraid he would be called up to go to war.
    The devastation was almost to much to bear.  We were fixed to the TV like strong magnets were holding us in place.
    I can't even begin to imagine the emotions of those who lost loved ones."

   
 My second page shows a picture of the first hit, next a smaller picture of my first layout , a picture of the flag flying at ground zero showing that America is strong and will continue to fight and that we will rebuild and learn from this travesty.  The FLAG is our sign of HOPE!  Then there is a picture of Bin Laden  saying that he is believed to have been responsible for all of this.  It says he was captured, killed and buried at sea this year, 10 years later, or so we are told.  I didn't see a dead body, did you?
I struggled even putting his picture on here..No double matting, no nothing..just white cardstock so I could journal..I didn't want to give him anything but unfortunately he is a principal reason this happened..The statue of liberty I received from another group in a swap..

I will also be offering blog candy.  Please  leave me a way to contact you. I will choose the winner through Random.Org and announce the winner by Tuesday, Sept. 13th.

Disclaimer:  The pictures I used are from People magazine and are being used for a strictly PERSONAL use in my layouts for my albums.. No money is going to made from this layout.
Your next stop on the hop is Amy  http://www.lovetocrop.com

Winner of my post for the Faith Verse Blog Hop

I just realized that I had not posted the winner to my post in the Faith Verse Blog Hop..My daughter Katie has been so sick this month in and out of the hospital and two surgeries..I am not even sure what day it is..lol 
So here with some drum roll or at least hear it in your head..lol  generated by Random.Org the winner is  EDWINA!!!!

Edwina said...Love your layout! You can see the love of a Dad for his son there. That verse goes so well with it. Thanks for sharing. Edwina Brown edwinabrown@comcast.net


I have an acrylic set of stamps from Inque Boutique for you!  Please email me your addy so I can mail it out..
Congratulations!

Why?

Can't I just get my table cleaned off and start scrapping or card making?  I spend all my time taking care of my family, my client, and any one else who needs something..Why do I not allow the same attention to myself?  Why do I feel guilty when I  take time for me?  I need to face the fact that I am NEVER going to have a perfectly clean house and laundry caught up...

Labor of Love Halloween Blog Hop

http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/   If you want to visit a blog hop that is doing something wonderful for children you need to go to this blog I just posted!!  Women from around the world are making Halloween banners to hang and decorate in a Pediatric Special Care in Bucks County, PA.  They are actually making and sending these banners to Ellen to take to the facility to decorate for these seriously ill and special needs kids from birth to age 21!  This is so right up my alley I wish I could have gotten in on it but I will do my part by posting about it..I wish I knew how to get the button on here but hey this will have to do!

The hop runs from 9/2 -9/5.  Here's the neat thing tho..days 2 and 3 have one set of participants and days 4 and 5 have another set of participants!  It is incredible the response they have gotten to this blog..Even if you are not a Halloween celebrator hop over anyway and see how they made the different banners and use the inspiration to make a banner for a different occasion..I promise you that you will not be disappointed!!

Oh did I mention there are boat loads of blog candy to be won from the individuals as well as from many of your favorite sponsors??  What are you waiting for???  Get hoppin!!