Memories are the flowers, in the garden of the mind.
I have rewritten this post so many times the screen should have eraser marks all over it. I wanted to let everyone know that my newest Alzheimer’s card has just gotten back from the printers. And how much I love it, and how hopeful I am that it will help raise funds that will be donated to the BC Alzheimer’s Society. And that somehow with those funds, we can help them find a cure for this disease, no matter where we live.
But each time I started to write this post, it got dark. Gloomy, sad, it wasn’t upbeat, it wasn’t happy, and hopeful, and I didn’t like that.
This card is about honoring those who have had, or are fighting Alzheimer’s disease, it says so right on the back of the card.
It’s also about honoring my Mother in Law Rose, who passed away from the disease this spring. All profits go to the Alzheimer’s Society.
And in my small way, it’s what I can do, with the ability that I have, to create, and design using my photos. It’s not much, but it gives me the chance to keep a memory alive.
And I can certainly hope they find a cure soon for this horrible disease.
Thank you to Lori, of Family Trees may Contain nuts, for displaying a link on her sidebar to the website for the Alzheimer’s card.
If you are interested in purchasing the Alzheimer’s card please click on the link below, or email me Jen, muddybootdreams[at]gmail.com.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
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I think this is a wonderful tribute to your mother-in-law. First of all it's a gorgeous card (absolutely beautiful!) and second, what a wonderful cause you are assisting. I'll have to take a look-see at your cards again. Love them!
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful card Jen, the picture and the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious way to honor Rose and to help raise funds to find a cure for Alzheimer's. It's a lovely card Jen and I know Rose would be so proud of you. Thinking of you and Gar and wishing you a nice week.
ReplyDeleteJen, I am a caregiver and know about the devastating effects of Alzheimer's. I love what you are doing to help raise funds to find a cure.
ReplyDeleteThe bird you see on Keewee's Garden is a juvenile Red wing Blackbird.
Now, Jen, that cat is BIG. I love black cats, what a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThis card creation is a wonderful tribute to your MIL, how sweet the memory! We lost my MIL to this horribly devastating disease ... she left this earth many years before her body did.
Such a beautiful & sweet gesture your support to this cause.
Have a beautiful week ~
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon
Both my parents had it. I was a caregiver for 11 years to my Mom. It's hard not to be sad...I try to treasure those simple happy times.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful forgetmenot card, Jen. The ones I got from you in the spring have brought much joy to my family members.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card, Jen.
ReplyDeleteWish I could send you a start of my mystery hydrangea, but from the shipping regulations, it looks like I better not try that.
What a lovely way to remember Rose and honour all those who are affected by this devastating disease.
ReplyDeleteThe photo and words are lovely.
What a beautiful way to support something that you believe in. It is a truely beautiful card, a great compliment to the cause.
ReplyDeleteDear Jen, It's such a horrid disease and robs an entire family of their loved one. The card is beautiful~It's sure to raise funds for the society! gail
ReplyDeleteHi Jen, You have taken up this fight with Alzheimer's and never give up..way to go girl! Rose would have been so proud of you! :)
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