Tuesday, August 16, 2011

City Crafter Challenge Blog - Scrap Happy

Hi blogging friends! Today I had my fifth Chemo session and it went better than I had imagined.. not too many people, no stress, the room had been aired and the doctor smiled at me ;). Have noticed that I am loosing my eye-lashes and although I already only had two thin line of eyebrows, they are gong too! That is hard!

The temperature is 34 degrees C (94°f) here which is hard to do anything in at the moment, but when I saw the challenge, which can be found here on the City Crafter Blog, was scraps, out came my basket and I quickly put something together with what I had. The only thing I added were flowers I stamped (from Artistic Outpost) on the left side of the center panel, as the bird was already on it.

 
My camera is broken so I had to scan this, but at least the colors are true to life!
Thank you for your continual support, I appreciate it so much! Just to give you an indication of how well it went after the last Chemo, my white blood count (Leucocytes) was 1 960 and went up to 5 380 in three weeks time - the doctor said that it was a perfect report! What a blessing, thank you Father God!



Posted by Jacqueline at 6:48 PM

28 comments:

  1. Petra TillmannAugust 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Good to read everything went well today. Your card is gorgeous as always. Hugs, Petra

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  2. Suzanne CAugust 16, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Glad your session went well. will pray that you feel good through the next couple of weeks. Love your beautiful card and I thought of you immediately when I saw the challenge at CCC. Lovely as always!

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  3. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Am I glad that everything went so well today Jacqueline, keep up the good feeling! Your card is wonderful, elegant and fancy as always. Couldn't tell the difference between a scan and a picture by the way ;-) Take care, Ira x

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  4. LinAugust 16, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Just one more to go - you're in the home stretch! You ARE doing this!

    Beautiful card!

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  5. Bobbie LynnAugust 16, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Glad to hear that your session when well. Blessings to you.
    Your card is beautiful.

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  6. Chris(craft) and Dave(photos) RichardsAugust 16, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Entirely beautiful Jacqueline, in every way....I'm so glad your session was good today,
    bless you !
    love and hugs
    chris richards
    xxxx

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  7. RosAugust 16, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Beautiful!! love your style ... so glad that your session went well ... thanks for playing along at CCCB ... sending well wishes your way

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  8. wilmiAugust 16, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Fijn Jaqueline, dat alles goed en voorspoedig verliep vandaag! Hoop dat de bijwerkingen ook meevallen dan! Zou het kunnen zijn dat je lichaam er wat meer aan gaat wennen? Het blijft rommel.. en jammer dat ook je wenkbrauwen gaan verdwijnen.. maar ach, creatief als jij bent, vind je daar vast een oplossing voor ;)
    Sterkte hoor verder en fijne week, ondanks de warmte. (die we hier zo missen deze zomer)
    lieve groet,
    Wilmi

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  9. ScrumplescrunchAugust 17, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    The journey is coming to an end time Jacqueline. Losing your hair and trims are huge in respect to how you feel about yourself, no-one wants to loose their hair and no amount of practical responses such as 'it is a small price to pay for the treatment' is very comforting while it is happening, it is hard to look in the mirror right now I would imagine......
    But there are positives, your hair will grow again it may take awhile but you know it will happen, it maybe a different colour too!You seem to be coping really well so be proud of this as it has been a difficult journey for you, just one more now.....you are doing it bravely. Your card is beautiful and does not look anything like scraps.
    Smiles:)

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  10. BarbAugust 17, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    You certainly do have the most beautiful scraps! Gorgeous card, my friend! I'm so glad to hear it went well this round. Sending up prayers that your side effects will be minimal and you will continue to stay strong. . .you truly amaze me! Hugs and more hugs!

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  11. BarbaraAugust 17, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    I wish my scrap basket had the quality scraps that your basket has! Beautiful card! "All shall be well and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well." A long ago quote from Lady Julian of Norwich that I wish for you! Blessings!

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  12. Louise (KardKrazy)August 17, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    So glad to hear it went well! That is good news to hear.

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  13. PaulaAugust 17, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Love the card; you are doing so well, I admire you Jacqueline.

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  14. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    So glad to hear you treatment when well today.. I know it must be hard to lose your hair and eyelashes and eyebrows. I can't even imagine. But you are such a beautiful person. With such a kind soul I just know God is smiling down on you!
    Be strong and I will keep you in my prayers..

    Your card is just gorgeous. I am so glad you played along with us at CCCB!

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  15. Kirsty VittetoeAugust 17, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    So glad to know that your session went well, stay hopeful and upbeat!!!!
    This is a lovely creation, thanks for playing along with us at CCCB!

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  16. Dawn TAugust 17, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Jacqueline... I am so pleased to hear all went well with chemo. Praying it will continue. Your card is wonderful. I love how you can take scraps and such amazing cards just seem to happen

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  17. BrendaAugust 17, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Great to hear such positive news Jacqueline! Love your "scappy" collage card!

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  18. Karin ÅkesdotterAugust 17, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    So glad to read that your session went well.
    Your card is absolutely wonderful! Love the soft colors and beautiful details!

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  19. CinnamonSallyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    So pleased your chemo session went well. Love your pretty card and the scan is perfect!

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  20. StellaAugust 17, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I am glad to hear that the chemo went well but loosing your eyelashes..it's one of the confrontations which are coming with chemo...I can imagine that must be hard.
    I am still impressed by the way you handle the fact that you are diagnosed with cancer and how you deal with the chemo therapy. I don;t know how to write that in Englsh but I hope you know what I mean. Your card is - as always - breathtaking..Hugs; thinking of you and in my prayers....

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  21. awellofinspirationAugust 18, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Hi jacqueline

    This little message is from your sister Linda and Me, Pam. We are together at Christian Camp, having a great time and getting up to date with a few ideas for cards. Your blog continues to inspire me (Pam). It is raining here but Linda and I are very dry in a caravan. Love and prayer from Linda and Pam XxXxXxXxXxXxXx

    We thank our God every time we remember you.

    Philippians 1:3

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  22. Joanne LeddyAugust 19, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    God Bless You! What wonderful news! I'm so pleased your count has improved and today's session was less stressful!

    Even with simple scraps - you're an artist! This is beautiful...

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  23. Elli p.´s StempelvitrineAugust 19, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Dear Jaqueline,
    i´m glad, to hear you feel well.
    Your card looks beautiful.
    Thinking of you, Sabine

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  24. Jean Franks BeckAugust 19, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Oh Jacqueline, I'm so happy for you with your white blood count and the lightened burden of chemo this time! My mom lost her eyebrows and lashes as well, but they grew back rather quickly (comparatively speaking, it doesn't take too long to grow back something that is so short to begin with). Your card is brilliant, love the wonderful layering of images! Take care, blessings to you as you near the completion of your treatment!

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  25. Lynn StevensAugust 20, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    So glad to hear you had a good session and even better news of your cell count!
    Keep your spirts up, blessings to you.
    hugs Lynn
    P.s. Another lovely card. nothing keeps you down for long!

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  26. Colleen DietrichAugust 21, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Hello Jacqueline, I'm glad you got some good news from your doctor. :) I hope things continue on that path, a good path. Your postcard card is soooo pretty! I love the images you've chosen.

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  27. cnelsonAugust 23, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    This is so BEAUTIFUL! Thank you for playing along with us at CCCB! *So happy your session went well!

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  28. walchowDesignAugust 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Jac,

    Just found out that you are going thru a chemo and am glad that everything is going well. As usual all your cards are lovely and special. Just let me know if you are longing for any dutchy - stroopwafel?

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