I am married to Bob Gay, a retired photojournalist. We have 2 sons, Greg & Chris. Greg's lovely wife is Michelle. I am a Dietitian, retired from my job in healthcare where I created the Healthy Cafe. I love to scrapbook and create healthy meals.
Scrapbook Etc. Better Homes & Gardens January 2009
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My Scraproom
Summer 2011. I painted and made a few fun changes to my room.
Cindy's Corner
I bought this revolving display rack at a LSS "yard sale" and Bob painted it black for me. Pretty cool, huh?
Closet for Scrapbooks
I wanted to share the renovations done to the closet in my scraproom. I had shelves installed 15 inches apart to store my scrapbooks. The closet is nearly light tight. I'm happy being able to protect my work and being able to find something.
My gallery at Scrapbook.com
Many creative people there!
Pictures on Canvas
Take your photo and turn it into a work of art!
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
My Favorite Veteran
My favorite veteran is my Dad, pictured here as a young Marine in the early 1940s and (center) today. For Dad's 90th birthday earlier in the year, I asked a few of his favorite race car drivers and a few other prominent people to send him cards. One of those who sent cards was Hershel Woody Williams, West Virginia's only living Medal of Honor Winner. My Dad was in the 5th Marine Division, wounded at Iwo Jima and a Purple Heart recipient. Woody was in the 3rd Marine Division and received his Medal of Honor for his heroic service at Iwo Jima. In his card to Dad he wrote: "Life is God's gift to us. What we do with it is our gift to him. You have done well."
Woody Williams also sent me a card, saying "Thank you for giving me the chance to send the card. it was my pleasure to honor a Marine". I think Woody is my 2nd favorite Veteran!
Wonderful tribute to your dad, Cindy! p.s. could you please consider turning the word verification off in your comments settings...unless you have spammers bothering you. Thank you!
8 comments:
Heartwarming. Love all the techniques and details you used!
What an amazing LO!
Wonderful tribute to your dad, Cindy!
p.s. could you please consider turning the word verification off in your comments settings...unless you have spammers bothering you. Thank you!
Lovely layout Cindy! I really like how the white around your page really makes the rest stand out so nicely!
what a great layout and such a beautiful feeling when someone writes back :)
I think it's wonderful that he sent you a card to thank you for the opportunity to send your Dad a card. That's pretty awesome!
wow great keepsake about your dad!! and what an honor!!
AWESOME
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