Today is going to be a roller coaster of emotions day.
For one, a dear friend of mine that I met 6 years ago through Stampin' Up! passed away last weekend, and her funeral is in the morning. Virginia was 71, and was diagnosed with Mesothelioma 16 months ago, and she fought it bravely, and with such dignity, she even emailed me not that long ago and she was on the balcony on vacation, she loved to travel.
Virginia never missed a class until a few months ago. At class she always told everyone that she was my professional student since she never missed a class, and because she drove for probably an hour and a half to get to my house, and even if she did not know what we were doing at class, she would sign up every time. In fact, I am smiling as I think about this, years ago I used to supply the SNAIL at class, but then those 10/10/20 classes I was going through it like crazy, one of my other customers that has now become a dear friend (Hi Linda!) suggested that I start making people bring their own SNAIL, so I was like ok, and from then on I do. I remember Virginia saying "boy I am so glad you have us bring our own SNAIL now, cause I hated that I used so much of yours", cause Virginia sure loved her SNAIL.
I am so lucky to have met her, she was so caring, and she was a great Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend, if I can be half as good a person as she was, I will be happy. Those Monday classes just won't be the same, we all will miss her very much.
As soon as the funeral is over I have a workshop to go to, so then my feelings will be happy cause I love to do this, and like Betty said Virginia will be happy I am doing what I love, cause she loved to stamp herself so much. Faye, my hostess, is expecting 27-30 people so that will be a fun crowd. I have not met any of them yet, so it will be exciting to meet some new faces.
Oh and then I will come home from my workshop and maybe my hubby will have supper cooked or something, cause well…it is my Birthday and all.
So have a great Saturday, hug your family, call a friend you have not seen in a while, and put a smile on both of your faces.
Thanks for stopping in!
Sending you blessings and hugs today. What a beautiful tribute to a dear friend. Sounds like a packed day and a good way to celebrate life and your birthday. Happy Birthday!!!
Di,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your friend.
I hope you have a great birthday and that Jeff cooks you a tasty meal.
Dany
Happy Birthday:). Hope you have a good one.
Happy Birthday…All the best girls are born in April! (and I should know..my birthday is the 26th)
You are a special person who brings happiness to many with your thoughts on your blog. God Bless…
Happy Birthday, Diana! I don't usually leave blog comments, but I wanted you to know that I love your blog. I love your stamping, I love reading about your family, I love your attitude, I love your sense of humor! Whether I read your entry first thing in the morning or late at night, I always get a warm feeling. If we were grade-school classmates, I'd walk right up to you and ask you to be my friend! Instead, I'll just let you know that you're a bright spot in my computer-day, and I wish you a wonderful birthday and great year ahead. XO Gail Murray XO
Diana have a wonderful day full of joy, family, good friends and memories of those that won't be with you this year. Soak up the love from those of us who receive yours almost daily through your talents and humor. I will be thinking of you! Happy, Happy Birthday. Love Debbie
Wow! You weren't kidding when you said it's going to be a roller coaster of emotions day. Happy birthday! I do hope your husband makes dinner for you at the end of the day. Sounds like you could use it!
Hi Di,
sorry about your stamp student….we too have one in our group that is very sick with cancer…..so sad :0(
Try to have a great BIRTHDAY!!!!!
hugs,
Debbie
Di, I am so sorry to hear a friend of yours passed away. May God keep her safe and may she look down on your classes now and always be happy.
Happy Birthday to ya!
I am sorry about your friend. On another note have a great birthday. You are awesome.
Di…I am sooooo sorry for your loss. I haven't lost a friend yet and am so not looking forward to it because I do not take death well. I am so scared of my own death! I hope you can get through it. On a happy not, I am excited for you that you have 30 new customers WOW I can't even get one but that's okay I am holding my own and maybe God has something in store for me. I started a new job and one of my co-workers came over yesterday and was in awe of my stamping supplies so much she wants to get the other girls in the office over to stamp she is working towards the birdcage decor elements that is a LEVEL 3!!! Keep your fingers crossed.
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss!!!!
Inky Hugs,
Terry~~
Thank You to your Mum!! (Thanks Mum!!!) For Blessing us all with "Lil Diana" who is MY GIFT everyday!!!
Happy Birthday Sugah!!!
Love Ya TONS
Da BFF and her Cutie Patootie Hubby
Tracy and Steve
Happy Birthday, Diana! I hope today is the beginning of a wonderful new year for you!
Blessings,
Barbara
What a wonderful friend you are. You really show how your customers become your friends. Have a wonderful birthday – you deserve it.
Ah…I am so sad to hear about your friend. I'm sending you virtual (((hugs))).
Have a super workshop – 27-30 people that's awesome!!! There could be a whole new set of possibilities there! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that at least 30 people order and 10 people sign up!!!
Happy birthday – I wish I could be there with you.
Luv you lots and lots and miss you bunches.
Jax
Di, I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet friend. Sounds like the workshop might be just what you need, and such a large crowd! Oh yeah, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!
Enjoy your evening.
I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. I hope the workshop is a huge success.
I am so sorry to hear about your friend. It is so sad. But remember she is now is a better place.
I hope your birthday is wonderful, Have fun at your workshop.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Hoping you have a great birthday!!!!
Happy Birthday Di! Sorry to hear about the loss of your good friend, but it sounds like she lived her life to the fullest. May your day find you surrounded with good friends and much laughter!
So sorry to hear of the loss of a dear friend.
Enjoy the workshop with so many new people, hopefully you'll get lots of new customers who will also become dear friends.
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
How lucky you are to have met a person like Virginia! You now have wonderful memories to turn into treasures……
Happy Birthday….It will be a roller coaster of emotions but treasure them all.
Happy Birthday Diana!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm glad you'll spend half the day doing what you loved and honoring your dear friend, even though is a great loss, she is ina better place and you honor her by doing what you both love to do.
Many blessings and keep a smile on your face.
So sorry to hear about your friend's passing.. I hope you have a great birthday!!
Happy Birthday!
Two hugs for you: One to comfort you and another to congratulate you. 🙂
You know, I bet she is already in Heaven sitting on a balcony, stampin away, thinking of you. One day, you two will be back together enjoying each other's company- never to be parted again.
You wrote a wonderful tribute to your friend. I bet her family would love seeing it.
Olivia
Hi Diana!
I'm so sorry that your good friend passed away…I can feel the emotions in your post. I know you'll remember her in your classes and smile.
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRL! I hope you have an awesome day!! I haven't done any classes in a long time and I really wish I lived closer to you so I could come to ALL of them too!!
It just shows you how much of an impact that you have on people with your classes! You brought her so much joy! The one class I attended your (spring fling) was such a pick me up! Happy Birthday too young lady!
So sorry to hear about your friend, sending you {{{Hugs}}} And I also wanted to wish youa Happy Birthday you young Chick! ;0)
Happy Birthday, Di!! Some people are sad when they reach their birthdays each year, but I am of the mind that each year under my belt is a great one and worthy of celebration.
With that in mind, I am so very sorry to hear of your friend's passing. She sounded like a great person that enjoyed every birthday!
Take care and thanks for sharing.
Stephanie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DI! Sorry your day is touched with sadness, but it sounds like you've got some fun things to perk you up. What a wonderful tribute to such a good friend.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I am truely sorry for your loss of a good friend, customer and overall good person.
So nice of you to write about your dear friend. I'm sure your friend and her family thank you for your kind words. So very sorry to hear of your loss.
So sorry about your friend. It sounds like she was a dynamic person.
On a brighter note–Happy Birthday!
Thanks so very much for sharing such a personal moment with us. I feel for you…but you are very lucky to have met and been friends with someone so wonderful and special! And I hope you have a VERY Happy Birthday!!
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Sounds like you have lots of good memories of her. Hope you have a wonderful birthday though, and enjoy your workshop.
Happy Birthday…only one day late! Mine was the 8th! *smile* I hope hubby had supper for you…that's always a great gift! hehehehe
So sorry to hear about the loss of your special friend. Funny how people enter our lives and touch us in the most unexpected ways…and continue to live in our memories with such little quirky rememberances. *snail, etc.*
Hope you had a great weekend!
What a nice tribute to your stampin' friend. It is so wonderful the friendships that the stamping craft has made for all of us.
Belated Happy Birthday.