March Pals Hop

If you've hopped over from Melanie Collins at Oops a Daisy , I'm stop number 9 on the PALS HOP and I'm glad you hopped in!  I'll help you "hop along" from blog to blog where you'll find inspirational ideas for papercrafted creations from Mary Fish's Stampin' Pretty Pals! 

We'll be showcasing all that Stampin' Up! has to offer!  Should you hop off course, simply click on any of the links in the PALS HOP LINE-UP below and you'll be back on track!  We're thrilled to have you visit and excited to hear what you think about our Spring and Easter themed hop!  Please feel free to leave as many comments as you'd like along the way.

I lost my Mom to a battle with inflammatory breast cancer on Sunday, March 7, 2010.  

At this time, I do not have the words to express my grief.  Nor do I have the energy to go into much detail about the gorgeous card that Mary Fish created for me to post today.  Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared with a project of my own to share with you.

Mary is my Aunt, friend and Sister-in-Law to this beautiful woman pictured below ... She used a stamp set that will be featured in the new Stampin' Up! catalog, called Awash with Flowers.

Thank you, Mary for "going to bat" for me in this time of loss, for both of us.

My Beautiful Mom, Karol Harris

More inspiring ideas await you at Tricia Gillam's blog, Soul Stamper, stop number 10 on the PALS HOP.  Hop over and see Tricia's wonderfully creative ideas!  Thanks for "hopping" by. 

PALS HOP LINE-UP

Click on any of the sites listed below to begin the Pals Hop. 

Regina Mangum -- The Stampin' Bean
Mike Funke -- Stampin-Style
Martha Stewart -- Seasons of Stamping
Anne Beale Yancey -- Mukibug
Liz Hughes -- DIY Paper Creations
Mary Fish -- Stampin' Pretty
Jason Casper -- Jason's Stampin' Pad
Melanie Collins -- Oops a Daisy
Kris Kilcoyne -- Kween Bee Kreations
Tricia Gillam -- Soul Stamper
Barbara Furlong -- The Love of Stamping
Gina Shaw -- Cards by Gina
Kim Lampone -- Stamp, Scrap, Get Kreative
Debbie Pierce -- Stampin' Sunshine
Ann Schach -- The Stampin' Schach
Kalshelia Lloyd -- Stampin' Fabulousity
Lourdes Torres -- Cozy Crafty Corner
Carla Bazhenow -- Carla's Scraps

Comments

[Wendy]

I am so sorry for your loss. ((hugs))

[Missy]

Kris,
I am so sorry for your loss! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Huge hugs to you!

[Jilleen]

I just read our post as part of the Hop-A-Long. I am so very sorry for your loss.

[jo ann]

my own dear mother died 17 years ago and i am still brought to tears occasionally asd i remember her and i still miss her dearly. she had a HUGE influence on my life and who i am today. i FEEL your pain more than words can express. this will take time ... and many many tears.
blessings, jo ann.

[ottersln]

My heart breaks for you and your family. I am praying for peace of mind, the comforting arms of God, and the hope of Jesus Christ to fill you. Your Aunt was so sweet to do this card for you to post. You are blessed.

[Yvonne]

I am so sorry..I can hardly type this because I can't see well through my tears. My heart goes out to you. Don't feel bad on not having a card prepared.
Hugs
Yvonne

[Kathy Oscar]

Kris,

I am so, so, sorry to hear of your loss. My mom passed away almost 4 years ago, so I know of the pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Kathy Oscar

[Lynda K]

Nothing is harder than saying goodbye to someone you love. So, very sorry to hear of your loss. As I followed your blog I know your Mom was surrounded with love.

[Shawn]

I'm so sorry! Please know I'll be thinking of you. I also want you to know how much of an inspiration you are to me. You're SO creative. I look forward to seeing your creativity return , as you recover from such a difficult loss. As I recovered from the loss of my mom, I found that stamping helped soothe my soul, I hope it will do the same for you.

[Rebekka]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Jan Dewey]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my mom just over 3 months ago to cancer and will only say just rely on the support group around you. One day at a time....

[Kadie Labadie]

Kris: I received the news about your loss from Mary and my heart immediately broke for you. I can't even image how overwhelmed with sadness your heart must feel at this time. Know that the love and support you gave your mother during her final journey allowed her to pass with dignity and love. Please take this time to mourn your mother's loss and to begin your healing process. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Lorraine Castellon-Rowe]

Kris...I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I can't even begin to imagine your pain. All I can do is let you know that I am thinking of you and you'll be in our prayers. I do hope you'll take time for yourself and just forget about blogging until you're ready. We will all be here when you come back. Hugs and love to you.
Lorraine Castellon-rowe

[Juliana Bibas]

I'm so sorry for your loss! It is never easy to lose a parent, but particularly after such a fight with cancer. Grace and peace to you during this difficult time.

[Regina (The Stampin' Bean)]

Dearest Kris. I am sure your wonderful mom is looking down on you with a huge smile. Sending you love and peace.

[Dorene Donaldson]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

[Mary Fish]

The picture of your mom really says it all. Bright, witty, sweet. I'm so sad to lose that. Hugs, Auntie

[kathy amstutz]

This is the first picture I've seen of your mom and you're right, she was beautiful! I'm sorry for your loss but I'm sure your mom now has peace from her long struggle. Be strong during this difficult time and know there are many blogging friends praying for you and your family.

[Danell]

Kris, my heart goes out to you and your family. I check your site daily. Even though we have never met please know that
there are so many people thinking of you. May wonderful memories of your Mom be with you.

[Sandy (redstampinsam)]

Kris, I'm so sorry for your loss. April 30th will mark the one year anniversary since I lost my own Mother. You'll never get over this, but you will get through it. The best advice I received is to just keep placing one foot in front of the other. Time will pass and the healing process is different for everyone. Your Mom is only as far away as your own heart. God's blessings to you.

[Trish]

What a beautiful card Mary! That is a such an inspiring sympathy card. I would not have even thought of that quote in this setting, but it is perfect. I love the bright colors to match. They seem to match Karol's spunky spirit.
Both Kris and Mary- I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. HUGS!

[Michelle Tech]

Kris, my heart hurts for you.

[Janet Swofford]

Kris, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I lost my father to the ravages of cancer and my heart aches for you! You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Inky hugs,
Janet

[Jeanne Nielsen]

Mary made a beautiful card for you, and it says what we're all thinking ... so very sorry to hear about your mom. I'm so sorry. Spring will be bittersweet, that's for sure.

[Janet]

Oh, Kris, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My mom died in 1995 and I don't think a day goes by that I don't think about her. Enjoy your memories and they will sustain you.

[Traci Davis]

Kris, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing your mom with us through your blog. I am sure she felt very loved and would be so proud of you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[Jan B.]

Hopped in to learn of your loss of your dear Mom, and I am sorry for the loss of her for you.

[Sharon]

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mother. It's something none of us wants to go through, but most of us have to. Our thoughts are with you.

[Kalshelia]

Kris,

Just know I am praying for you and your family. My heart goes out to you.

[Linda Henry]

Kris, I know how You feel, I lost my Mother to breast cancer too. However, just feel relief and comfort that Your Mother is no longer in pain and suffering! That's what got me thru such a horrible time! God Bless and May she Rest in Peace!
Hugs,
Linda Henry

[Lori Salzman]

Kris, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family right now. I too lost my mother (age 67) to IBC 6 years ago. She will always be my hero. I'm confident your mom is your hero too. She'll never leave you. Be blessed with all your wonderful memories of her.

[lisa808]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Linda]

Kris, I love the picture of your mom. So beautiful! You look a lot like her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

[Julie Davison]

So sorry for your loss...there are simply no words to heal your grief. Focus on happy memories and celebrate your mother's life. (((HUGS)))

[Martha Stewart]

You all are in my prayers! Have been thinking about you a lot! Love ya,

[Sharon Canter]

Kris,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I only know you through your blog that I check daily, I feel that we are "friends" and I will be praying for you during this time of sorrow. God will sustain you and give you peace.

[Karin Menghini]

Kris;
My heart goes out to you and your family during this extraordinarily difficult time. Although I know you only through your blog, I know that the entire stamping community is thinking of you.

[Anne Eicher]

Kris... just wanted you to know I'm praying for you and your family... wishing you peace and many warm memories to dull the pain.

[Donna O - Australia]

Oh Kris, so sorry to hear your sad news. 10 years to the day we lost my father in law (it must be the day 'the great ones' go..) My heart go's out to you and all your family and friends. I know she'll live on in your heart forever.

[Nance Leedy (Canopy Crafts)]

I can only echo what everyone else has said...there are no words to express the grief we feel when we've lost a parent. I am so sorry for your loss.

[Stephanie Daughtrey]

Kris, you know that I am so sorry for your loss, please know that you are in my prayers. Mary, the card is gorgeous! I must have this set. Love to both of you!!! Stephanie "a pal"

[Lisa Davis]

So sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray that God would strengthen you and your family during this trying time.
Lisa

[Kitty Rodahl]

Kris, I was so sorry and saddened to read of your loss. I pray for strength for you to get through the days ahead. Take some time to be with family and friends and let their love surround you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Kitty

[terri bonnette]

i am so very sorry to hear of your tremendous loss of your mother. words can't express the pain that i know you must feel. i have lost my mother as well to cancer. may your creativity be a blessing to you during your grieving.

[Julie Murnin]

I am so sorry for your loss - you and your family are in my prayers. I am a fellow demonstrator and love the inspiration I get from your blog! God's peace be with you, Julie

[Laura Pilling]

I am so very sorry for your loss.

[Tracy Bradley]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my wonderful father in October and not a day has gone by that I don't think of him. Life will never be the same. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Tracy

[Stephanie Perry]

Kris, I'm so sorry to hear your Mom passed away. No matter when, it is always too soon for those left behind. My very sincere condolences to you and all your family.

[Lorena]

Kris,
As I try to find words to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss, I realize that there's nothing I can say to make you feel better... please know that there are many people thinking of you and your family as you go through this... many blessing and much courage to you.

[Kathy W]

Kris, I walked this path 21 years ago when I also lost my mom to cancer. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Hugs and prayers headed your way.