Love You Forever

 

Seven years ago today, my dad passed away. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him but I think of him with a smile in my heart.  The last few days, I've been thinking about the things he taught us.  And even more, the lessons he taught us that we didn't even realize until he was gone.  Most importantly, he taught us to not stop loving.  To lean on one another.  He taught us to be strong and faithful.  This lesson of strength was one we may not have realized he taught us but was quickly demonstrated by my oldest brother, Neal.  Neal said my dad's eulogy.  His eulogy captured who our dad was.  He captured his love of my mum, my brothers and me, his dear friends, co-workers...and his love of life.  His honesty, integrity and his resounding laugh.  I was so proud of Neal and I know my dad was too. His strength and love for my dad showed through his amazing eulogy.

Today, this card could be sent to my dad. He knows I love him forever, but it will go to my mum.  Not only for my love for her, but my dad's and our entire family.

The techniques on this card were inspired by Friday's class and Julie's extra video on Sunday.  I didn't have the right color ink so I used Julie's technique of first inking the stamp with Versamark and then applying the regular color.  Before inking it to the white panel, I sprayed Perfect Pearls and then heat embossed it.   {the sentiment was stamped first.}