Friday, February 22, 2013

FOREVER YOUNG

I am sharing this layout with you - titled 'FOREVER YOUNG' .
 here is why 
Today is a very special day for us.  22nd February is the Birthday of our precious son Mark, 
our own special angel. 
Mark was killed as a result of a motorbike accident 13 years ago.
He would be turning 36 today if he was still here on earth with us. 
We miss you soooooo much 
 We have such fabulous memories of our lives together, filling our hearts with warm love .... 
Mark, You gave and received love in the most beautiful way .
Love you forever, Mum and Dad , Tara, Jair ,Dakota, Ella jai xoxox

'FOREVER YOUNG '




I have added some hidden journaling in here 
a personal message to my darling angel .


'MARK' 
 I adore this pic of Mark when he was two years of age .
he was such a quiet cuddly boy with a big warm heart .

these are two of the 50 layouts I have completed on Marks life. 
they are difficult to do but also very healing and special , wonderful memories..

I had a little cry this morning , but I feel Mark's spirit close to me today 
and it is such a comfort .

thanks for popping by 
love and hugz to each of you 
Heather x
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37 comments:

  1. amanda73February 22, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    ive admired your work for ages and am a regular stalker here........ these 2 layouts are stunning.... and omg mark at 2, looks alot like my nearly 2 yr old Colin.....it was like looking at his pic.......i lost my 15yr old cousin in a car accident on boxing day 2004......i know all too well how it feels to lose a loved one in such tragic circumstances.......

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  2. KimFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:26 PM

    beautiful tribute Heather...beautiful layouts to cherish his memory...

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  3. LizzycFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Oh Heather, these layouts are so beautiful.. Your mothers heart will always hold your dear boy close, and on days like today you are allowed to let some tears go... God sees our tears I am sure of that.. Hugs to you...

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  4. Rachael FunnellFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:38 PM

    There are INCREDIBLE... you have done AN AMAZING job Heather!! What A BEAUTIFUL tribute to your Mark....
    x

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  5. WendyMacFebruary 22, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Oh my these layouts are so very precious and show the love that you have for your dear son Mark.....beautiful tributes and precious photos. That's the wonderful part about Scrapbooking to preserve those special memories and I find when doing a layout of a lost loved one it keeps me close to them and is kind of healing as well. Take care dear Heather.....x

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  6. RomyFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Wow, such amazing lay-outs! I really couldn't love your style more: you do such wonderful work.

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  7. Cathi ONeillFebruary 22, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I don't comment a lot but have loved your style now for a while, it is unique and beautiful!! Just wanted to send you some hugs on this day from Ireland!!!

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  8. Dolly BFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Such beautiful layouts, and what a beautiful little boy, those eyes. Hugs to you Heather

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  9. Adriana BFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Oh Heather Big HUGs to you, your memories of your boy are so beautiful :) xx

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  10. TraceeFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    Hugs to you Heather, beautiful tributes to your darling boy! Tx

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  11. Denise van DeventerFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Wow Heather...you are such a strong lady! I love your 2 layouts and they are certainly made with lots of love and special details! The top one is just amazing...the colours and everything so stunning! Just so beutifully and tenderly done! Blessings and love to you and your family today!

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  12. Val-BelleFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    Amazing layouts Heather... thank you for sharing. I think you are allowed to have a little cry, and celebrate this day of his. Hugs to you and thoughts are with you and your family...

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  13. SandraFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:57 PM

    Heather I didn't realise you had such a special person missing in your life and I think these pages are so so beautiful and give you happy memories. I must admit, being a mum, I had a huge lump in my throat as I read and looked at these lovely pages. Sending hugs xxx

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  14. SandieFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Such a wonderful memory, of a beautiful and precious son. I've been thinking of you today Heather and sending all my love your way. Your work, is amazing and your tribute to your son, more so....xxxx

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  15. Astrid MacleanFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:34 PM

    Heather the LOs dedicated to Mark always move me to tears, they are in my eyes the most beautiful and precious of your works (and trust me I adore and admire all of your work). The hidden journaling so cleverly added to the whole composition is such a special touch.

    Probably by now you kind of know me well enough to understand my view on re-incarnation and the afterlife..... Mark and you will always be deeply connected, I feel he is the genius that inspires all of your work!!

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  16. Helen WallaceFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Dearest Heather, thanks for sharing your precious memories here. Your art is world class and ai am constantly inspired by your techniques and attention to detail. I'm also inspired by your resilience and the way you reach out to others who are grieving. xoxoxo

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  17. Wilma VoermansFebruary 22, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    Oh my I really cant imagine to know how it is to survive the most terrible thing what can happen, lose your child.
    it made me quiet for a moment, and afraid aswell.
    It is the biggest fear we parents live with every day. I feel so with you and just know you have a place for mark in your life. I think you will cry your whole life here and there, and it is good I think.
    When I saw your beautiful layouts I cryed a little with you. Tonight when the boys come from work I will not complane about the mess they always make, and give them a extra kiss when they go out . Lovely greetings from Switzerland

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  18. Lizzy HillFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:02 PM

    These are gorgeous, as always....can't imagine it what you have had to live with all these years...but as you say, our dearest & most precious loved ones always are close in spirit....that just never, ever fades...that sense of 'them'.....he looks a cutie as a little kid.....glad scrapping his life helps....that's good:):):)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Heather, Your angel is watching over you today and always. I am sure of it. What a beautiful boy- A mother's love truly never ends. Hoping you can feel my hugs from across the pond, wish it was in person....
    Happy Birthday Mark!

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  20. Victoria FrezeFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:22 PM

    amazing layouts and beautiful tribute to your son, Heather...
    I adore each and every your project, although I comment rarely, and I was so much surprised by yours on my blog, this made my day. thank you!

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  21. Julie Tucker-WolekFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    {{{hugs}}} my friend! These are just beautiful!!! Such loving and gorgeous tributes to your most beautiful son!!!

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  22. ShonaFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:16 AM

    these are just gorgeous and big huggs to you sweetie

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  23. dstandardFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Beautiful work - I understand how hard sometimes it is to scrap these pages - I've had a few like that as well but find they are therapeutic after all. Beautiful work and your son was a beautiful young man!

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  24. jannekevanveenFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    beautiful work!! so much details greetings janneke

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  25. Randi ElisabethFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    I have visited your blog and I love your work. Lots of details and inspiration. I will definitely come back.

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  26. Keren TamirFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    this is so beautiful, he was a beautiful boy and a beautiful man and now he's your angel and I can see so cherished!! just for you to know that I'm thinking of you today!!

    beautiful LOs!! so beautiful

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  27. Gayle PriceFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful pages Heather, as only you can do. The love expressed through your creativity is so obvious and I'm glad it brings you some comfort. xx

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  28. Tone-LillFebruary 23, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    This is such wonderful work..absolutely adorable LOs..It takes a strong heart to sit down and create memories like this, I admire you for your strength. Hope your weekend will be a good one :)

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  29. ChloeFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    These are so special. Thinking of you xx

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful layouts for special memories ... I always get tearful when I read about your Mark as my DS is also a Mark and could not image what you are going through xx

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  31. Linda EggletonFebruary 24, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    Your layouts are gorgeous, as always, Heather....and these ones are very heart touching. They are such a beautiful tribute to your son, and you can really see the love & detail that have gone into each of them. I really admire your strength. xx

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  32. Eila SandbergFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    Yes, very special pages for very special memories. Your pages on Mark and flowers have something extra special and soft about them. I snuck in a peek on FB when I saw this popping up in my mobile phone but didn't have a chance of browsing or commenting. Thought about you and Baden that day and sent you lots of loving thoughts. You know love never dies xoxoxo

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  33. zenevakFebruary 24, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    These are stunning tributes to your son. Reading this and looking at your work has made me teary. Blessings.x

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  34. Marianne/skorpionenFebruary 26, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Beautiful pages remembering your son ♥ Thinking of you
    xoxo

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  35. sandiMarch 1, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Hugs to you my friend! These are just absolutely beautiful! Such a beautiful, loving gift in honor of your son. You have put what's in your heart on paper in such a beautiful, beautiful way!

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  36. Ella SwanMarch 8, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Big hugs to you my friend. What beautiful layouts & 50 of Mark's life - wow. I'm sure they are both painful and cathartic. I wish you many more happy days with your wonderful husband & family you have here on earth & one day a reunion with your special angel in heaven xo

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  37. Lynette JacobsMarch 9, 2013 at 4:21 AM

    I have just discovered your amazing art. You are amazing. Thank you for sharing your heart and your art with us.

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