I hear you, Susan. So many of my friends have already experienced this. Love we are not alone. Love we are in the community. Love we can work out the emotions by way of photos and words. Thank you for watching, Susan.
Dear Jaime I am deeply saddened to hear of your mom passing away! It just breaks my heart for you and your sweet family. What a beautiful blessing that you have so many lovely created memory books, albums, etc. of your mom with all of you and the family members. What a joy it will be to go back and reflect on all those beautiful memories you have stored in all those creative projects and in your heart! This is one of many reasons for creating "memory keeping" projects - so much love, time and effort is poured into these projects. I trust you will treasure each one of them even more now as you reflect on each one. Praying for you and your family, trusting God is carrying you now during this very difficult season. Sending love and hugs!
PS - what an absolutely beautiful photo of your dear mom, perfect for this project! Also, love the pearl ring really looks lovely on your creative hands.
Your kind kind words, Belinda, encourage my heart. Thank you so much. Thank you for watching this video. I was curious if I should even release it. But this is me not being afraid to be sad and to share the hard. For much of life is hard. And so much of life is ordinary and we memory keepers are so fortunate to see that and make it extraordinary. God is indeed carrying us through even if it does not look like what we think it should. Also, that ring is one of my moms. That in and of itself is a whole story. And that photo, I failed to share, was taken just about a month before she passed. It was a very intentional photo on my part to take. Thank you again.
@@JamiePate Thank you Jaime for being raw and so vulnerable with all of us! I certainly know this project was probably one of the hardest ever but I do believe it will one day soon bring you so much joy at the right time, in the right season that God has already planned out for you. I figured the ring might have been your mom's since I had not noticed it before, it is a lovely, lovely ring and I couldn't help but notice it. I can't wait to hear "the story", will be anxiously waiting to see how your creativity will highlight this story with so much heart!
I’m new to your RUclips channel, but just have to say I love your sharing your grief story. I lost my beautiful mother-in-law almost two years ago, and have come to the conclusion that I will always grieve for her. It is good to hear that others have also come to this conclusion. I am not yet ready to scrapbook her, but when I am I know it will be a great reminder of how lucky I was to have her in my life. ❤
I absolutely love this share. Thank you. And welcome too. Love that you know you are not ready to document her. But that when you are ready you will just know. There is a lot to that. Bless you. Thank you for being here.
Such a wonderful beginning of this very special album, Jamie. Thank you so much for taking your time to share with us. You always say 'our stories never expire', and my wish is that you have an endless amount of stories to tell about your Mom. Specifically , the little stories, and the ones you don't think of until something comes up. Prior to watching your video tonight, I spoke with my Mum regarding some major surgery she has coming up, and we started talking about her Mum and Dad. Her Dad championed for her so much, but he unfortunately passed in 1976. I was very close with my Gramma and have tons of stories about her. She was rather reserved, but all was out the window when I used to visit her in my early 20'S, as I was wild and loved her to the moon and back, and have (still) so many stories to tell, and she passed in 1989. The stories never truly expire. They live with the memories in our hearts forever; that is also why I believe we can grieve for a long time sometimes. It is a process and we all do that in our own way. ❤️
Wow, that is an incredible telling of an incredible story, Christine. Thank you so very much for sharing with me. I truly appreciate it. Love how you reiterate here how our stories and memories never expire. It's so true. Love being reminded again and again. Hope you are well. Hope you are writing some of your own stories too. Blessings. ❤
Such a beautiful way to honor your mom and to work through grief. Like you said, the loss is forever with you, but the hurt lessens with time. My mom has been gone 6 years and my dad 14 years. I miss them daily. Shower your dad with love in the time you have left with him. And keep documenting your stories in your unique beautiful way. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your encouraging words. I have taken so much of what you all have shared with me to heart. I really do appreciate it. I have learned so much.
This is such a beautiful page, photo and tribute to your Mom. I have found that creativity has also helped me cope with grief. I think when we lose someone close to us, the world shrinks a little and we realize how important the togetherness, memories and stories are. Sending you lots of love.
Hmmm...this will stay with me for sure today. We realize how important the togetherness is. It's reminiscent of what I shared at her funeral too. Thank you for sharing this thought, Stephanie. I really appreciate it.
Ohhh!!!! Jamie my heart hurts for you. But You are so right Creativity can Really help the healing process. Your Title Page about your Mom is so beautiful and I love Love Love the photo!!! Grieving is a part of life. It is a very long road that starts with very sharp pain and comes to a T in the road of a dull ache of sadness and loss and yet the joy of having that person in your life. Some days will Be Left and others will be right. One day at a time. So many Cherished memories. Blessings to you and your Family ❤🩹❤🩹❤🩹❤🩹❤🩹
Sending you all my love Jamie, and praying for you as you walk this road of loss and grief. You are right that grief never really leaves us, and some days it shows up when we are least expecting it to. My dad passed almost 4 years ago and just this weekend I was overcome with missing him. I will keep you and your family in my prayers sweet friend. ❤
Dear Karen...hey there...oh girl...I hear you. And that story you shared I hear that one so very often too. It's just part of it all isn't it? Thank you for watching. Thanks for stopping by and sharing a comment with me too.
My dad passed away five months ago tomorrow. As someone else mentioned, there are days where the grief just floods back out of nowhere. You just miss them like crazy. I figure this will continue… I love the way you’re putting this memory book together to honor your mom (and love that photo!!)! It has definitely got me thinking about a way I can document my dad. As always thanks for the inspiration! It’s so nice to have you back! You were missed! But remember take the time YOU need! Sending love and hugs!! ❤❤
Oh, Donna...I'm so sorry. And my sharing may just be bringing it all back for you too. Forgive me if that is the case. I am finding tho that so many of us have indeed lost a parent. And the memory and the love and the missing just really, of course, never goes away. Thankful for documenting and story. And that it can just go at our own speed. That album may now sit there for awhile. But then maybe not. Creativity beckons and I am thankful it helps to heal too. Be you be blessed.❤
Profoundly beautiful tribute to your Mom. I know I wrote a message to you on the page when she passed. I know your pain. 23 years and there is still the raw pain I hear in your voice. Sending you hugs, so many and love. Don’t force this, it’s your own journey to heal. Not one can give you a time chart or schedule. She’s been here your whole life. It’s so hard with out her. You are loved.💔❤️🦋
Your words of wisdom are very kind and indeed helpful. I am so thankful to hear of other's journey, and how they have been gentle on themselves. 23 years is a long time. Sounds like you have many lovely memories. Be blessed and I hope you are writing your stories down too.
Jamie, so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom many years ago and I still miss her so much. I think of her almost every day so I share your sadness. Beautiful page. I’m sure your mother would love it. Take care.
Oh dear girl...I'm so sorry to make you cry. I know you are going through so much yourself. Your story is complicated and hard too. I hope you are well and able to serve all that is for you to take care of. And that you are taking care of you too. Thank you for watching. Be blessed.
Sending you a big hug Jaime. My husband left this planet a year and a half ago so I can relate to what you’re going through. “People rush to get rid of grief because it’s seen as hanging on to loss. But grief is really hanging on to love which is why we always feel it.” I saw this quote and it spoke to my heart- I will always carry my grief with me and I’m fine with that. ❤ Your comment about children leaving home also hit home. I’ve been doing an annual family journal for six years now and am always asking my kids to send through photos of various events and the story attached so that I can include them in the journal. It just takes a little bit longer to complete, but that’s ok.
“People rush to get rid of grief because it’s seen as hanging on to loss. But grief is really hanging on to love which is why we always feel it.” Just jotted that one down in my notes. Thank you so much for sharing that. Wow. That's a good one. And I don't disagree. Love hearing the effort you are going through to continue a family journal for your family. How important is that? Our story telling might change, but it's never less important. Thank you, Wanda, for sharing that here.
This is a lovely video, shared from your heart as you process these difficult moments❤️. This book has a beautiful start…love watching you think through how to create this memory. Mother, our first friend who loved us first, a treasure forever!
Gorgeous and meaningful… love this so much! My sweet mom passed in 2019 and it’s so true that the grief journey is timeless, always with you and while it does ease with time, it’s something that you learn is now part of your heart but it does bring with it blessings of sweet memories and gratefulness for the love it represents. Hugs and love, Jamie!
It's incredible to me how many in this little community have already lost a parent. It's incredible to me too how my heart feels lifted by you all who share some of your journey with me as well. Thank you. Thank you for listening to me here try to articulate the thoughts. I do see it's a precess and it's timeless and one that requires a gentleness to one's own soul. Thank you, Cindy. Glad you are here.
What a lovely layout of, and for, your mom, especially including her favorite color! For me personally, I find it easier to document in the now, even if it's simply writing my thoughts and feelings down on a sheet of paper or word document, rather than later when I can't remember what it was I wanted to convey or remember later on, much of which was a blur anyway, plus my memory isn't what it used to be as I age. Surprise! It's always different, maybe even a little harder, once everyone has returned to their homes and you are left with the silence. So glad you still have your Dad and Sister nearby. That has to be comforting. I am SO loving the vellum, 49 & Market papers, rub-ons and laser cuts you used!
Thank you, Cindy. I love reading your process and how you go about writing your thoughts. It's just so important. It's so good we storytellers do just that. Thank you for your kind words. Thankful to have beautiful things to help tell beautiful stories. God bless you.
Welcome to the club. Not one we seek out to join, but losing a parent you become a member of a community that understands the grief you are feeling and stands by you in support and love! I found that out 27 years ago when I lost my dad unexpectedly! Someone welcomed me to the club, and although at the time I felt that strange, have over the years embraced it! You can tell by the condolences you receive which are coming from a “club” members! Talk about your mom everyday! That keeps them near and know she will be visiting you…just be open to the messages! God bless.
I shared just that sentiment with my Dad yesterday: it's a club we belong to and never can leave. He found a strange comfort in that. (He and I shared lots of tears yesterday together.) So I thank you, Kathy. I thank you for yours words and your encouragement here. I really do. Thank you for watching.
Thinking of you Jamie and praying for you and your family. It’s a tough time, I went through it last year and my grief comes and goes with no rhyme or reason. It does get easier. I’m glad to hear you recognize it’s best to just feel the feelings. Your layout is a beautiful start to honoring your love for your Mom. ❤❤❤
Feel the feels. That's a good way to put it for sure. I am thankful for everyone who has shared their experience and helped me early on to know that I won't ever feel the same way again. That gnaws at me. But it's ok too. It's part of it. And ever so thankful for the ability to be creative and work it out too.
I’m so sorry, Jamie. I’ve been away from RUclips and social media and didn’t know about your mom’s passing. I lost my mom many, many years ago and have discovered that grief is an evolutionary journey. It ebbs and flows over time, yet never fully leaves. Our hearts, minds, and hands find ways to deal with, adjust to, live with, process our new way of living without our loved one, and this page and album is such a beautiful tribute to your mom. Sending lots of positive energy your way. ❤
Thank you, Vivian. I am hearing from so many that they too know this journey. It's been incredible. I am thankful for each and every one of you that reach out like you have and share your heart. It means a great deal. Thank you.
I'm sorry, Jamie. Such a loving dedication to your sweet mom. These pages are so beautifully done. Lost my mom Dec 2022. Best friend. Grateful and blessed to have the time with her. Grieving for her consumed me and continues to change me. I'm not the same person I was before her death. I'm learning to live with grief side-by-side with as much joy as I can, but the grief will always be present and I will always have to work diligently towards allowing my joy to outpace my grief. She's never far from my daily thoughts. I have found in this country we often have an unnatural expectation of how to react to death and grief, as if you have to get over it and be done with it and move on quickly. Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate your words, Cici (is that right?) Your thoughts on learning to live with grief side by side with as much joy as you can is truly encouraging to me. I'm not there yet. But I know I can be. And actually working through being ok with not being there yet. It's a process like no other, grief. And I have been endlessly encouraged by this community here. So thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching this video too. Have a lovely day.
@@JamiePate Saying prayers for your comfort, Jamie. After nearly two years, I still have overwhelming moments of grief. It will always be present because the deep love for my mom will always be with me while I continue to grieve the absence of her physical presence in my life. Never experienced anything like this before - it's honestly the hardest hurt I've ever felt - physically and mentally. Many prayers for you. Have a wonderful day. (Penny Maggio - used to go by nickname Cici on YT :).
So many thoughts passed through my mind as I watched this video. My continued condolences and prayers. I read a book recently that had some lovely words about memories that I wish I’d written down. The story, at that point, was so moving that I didn’t want to stop. The thought, expressed much more lyrically than I will share here, was that memories can be bittersweet and to not be hard on yourself if you cannot embrace each one immediately after a loss. There will come a time when that memory will change from the bitter to the sweet, but they will always remain a part of you. And for the empty nesters with fewer stories to tell, it makes sense based on numbers. The fewer people, the fewer opportunities for a memorable story to happen. Maybe “memorable” is the wrong word. Maybe it should be “obvious.” Sometimes, I think it’s a matter of perspective. That we think others won’t care about our stories rather than thinking about what is important to ourselves. And then those stories don’t make it to paper. But what do I know. I’m a card maker. Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself, Jamie.
You know plenty! That's what I know... Seriously though...I appreciate your words here. I really do. Thank you for sharing. Never discount how you create to factor in to how you think. You just create differently, and I love that. So thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts. The encouragement I have found here in this community has been so beautiful and is indeed part of my journey. So I thank you very much as well.
Hi Jamie, I am so sorry to hear that your lovely mom has passed away. Such a beautiful photo of her, and your layout is just perfect. The serene softness of vellum and those words are heartfelt. God bless you ❤
Love all your stories Jamie! 🥰 I lost my mom when I was 8 and even at 52 I still grieve! But I feel that is a blessing- we have had so many wonderful days with our missed loved ones and I think that is worth remembering ❤ thank you for sharing this beautiful project and all your memories! ❤😘
Wow, Brandie...I cannot even imagine what you experienced losing your mom at such a young age. Thank you for sharing that. And yes yes! It is worth remembering. We are so lucky to be documenters of these stories. Thank you for watching.
Yes, grieving is definitely a process. Allow yourself to "feel all the feels". It's OK to breakdown and cry. It's ok to be happy. It's Ok to be angry. It's just OK to feel all the feels. It doesn't ever go away - but in some ways it gets a little easier. My Moms favorite color was purple too. And every time I see anything purple, I instantly think of her. After my Mom passed, I found it so therapeutic to journal - and also to make pretty things and this new story you are beginning to tell will do just that for you! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Marcia you have been a source of encouragement and friendship during this time. Thank you so so much for your prayers and your words and your love shared with your encouragement. I am deeply touched.
Hello Jaime, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing recently. Sending Hugs. I’m new to your channel. I recently saw you create at SBC fest. You created a creative mixed media album. It was a little complicated, but I will keep on replaying the video. You have a great eye in bringing elements together. I’m excited to binge watch your videos 🥰❤️.
Hello, Louisa! Welcome. Thank you so much for being here. Please...let me know of any questions you may have on that album. Super happy to help you with that. It gets a bit complicated for sure. Eager to make another one myself with another range of a collection. So. Let me know! Happy to help. Thank you for your kind words too.
@@JamiePate thank you so much for your generous response. If I do have questions, I will reach out to you. I’ve been binge watching your videos. I love your “December Daily” videos. Such great inspiration ❤❤❤
I believe the Storyline chapters books have various textures/subtle patterns on the pages. I hope they don’t go away - they are my favorite for storytelling! Also, I am so very incredibly sorry for the loss of your Mom. I know what that feels like😔 , having lost my Mom back in 2003 when she was only 67. I’m still telling the stories😊💕
Gosh I love that last line: I'm still telling the stories. That in and of itself is such an encouraging line. Thank you for sharing, Kathy. And thank you for watching. Crossing our fingers about the chapters books. I still need to look into that a bit more.
Love the way you have framed your beautiful mom in this dreamy way. She will never leave you Jamie, I know from experience.
I hear you, Susan. So many of my friends have already experienced this. Love we are not alone. Love we are in the community. Love we can work out the emotions by way of photos and words. Thank you for watching, Susan.
a very beautiful way to honor your mother. Thank you for sharing this with us all. My sincerest condolences on the loss of your mom.
Thank you very kindly, Doris. I truly appreciate that.
Dear Jaime I am deeply saddened to hear of your mom passing away! It just breaks my heart for you and your sweet family. What a beautiful blessing that you have so many lovely created memory books, albums, etc. of your mom with all of you and the family members. What a joy it will be to go back and reflect on all those beautiful memories you have stored in all those creative projects and in your heart! This is one of many reasons for creating "memory keeping" projects - so much love, time and effort is poured into these projects. I trust you will treasure each one of them even more now as you reflect on each one. Praying for you and your family, trusting God is carrying you now during this very difficult season. Sending love and hugs!
PS - what an absolutely beautiful photo of your dear mom, perfect for this project! Also, love the pearl ring really looks lovely on your creative hands.
Your kind kind words, Belinda, encourage my heart. Thank you so much. Thank you for watching this video. I was curious if I should even release it. But this is me not being afraid to be sad and to share the hard. For much of life is hard. And so much of life is ordinary and we memory keepers are so fortunate to see that and make it extraordinary. God is indeed carrying us through even if it does not look like what we think it should. Also, that ring is one of my moms. That in and of itself is a whole story. And that photo, I failed to share, was taken just about a month before she passed. It was a very intentional photo on my part to take. Thank you again.
@@JamiePate Thank you Jaime for being raw and so vulnerable with all of us! I certainly know this project was probably one of the hardest ever but I do believe it will one day soon bring you so much joy at the right time, in the right season that God has already planned out for you. I figured the ring might have been your mom's since I had not noticed it before, it is a lovely, lovely ring and I couldn't help but notice it. I can't wait to hear "the story", will be anxiously waiting to see how your creativity will highlight this story with so much heart!
@@BelindaSolis-dc5lr Thank you, Belinda.
I’m new to your RUclips channel, but just have to say I love your sharing your grief story. I lost my beautiful mother-in-law almost two years ago, and have come to the conclusion that I will always grieve for her. It is good to hear that others have also come to this conclusion. I am not yet ready to scrapbook her, but when I am I know it will be a great reminder of how lucky I was to have her in my life. ❤
I absolutely love this share. Thank you. And welcome too. Love that you know you are not ready to document her. But that when you are ready you will just know. There is a lot to that. Bless you. Thank you for being here.
Such a wonderful beginning of this very special album, Jamie. Thank you so much for taking your time to share with us. You always say 'our stories never expire', and my wish is that you have an endless amount of stories to tell about your Mom. Specifically , the little stories, and the ones you don't think of until something comes up. Prior to watching your video tonight, I spoke with my Mum regarding some major surgery she has coming up, and we started talking about her Mum and Dad. Her Dad championed for her so much, but he unfortunately passed in 1976. I was very close with my Gramma and have tons of stories about her. She was rather reserved, but all was out the window when I used to visit her in my early 20'S, as I was wild and loved her to the moon and back, and have (still) so many stories to tell, and she passed in 1989. The stories never truly expire. They live with the memories in our hearts forever; that is also why I believe we can grieve for a long time sometimes. It is a process and we all do that in our own way. ❤️
Wow, that is an incredible telling of an incredible story, Christine. Thank you so very much for sharing with me. I truly appreciate it. Love how you reiterate here how our stories and memories never expire. It's so true. Love being reminded again and again. Hope you are well. Hope you are writing some of your own stories too. Blessings. ❤
Such a beautiful way to honor your mom and to work through grief. Like you said, the loss is forever with you, but the hurt lessens with time. My mom has been gone 6 years and my dad 14 years. I miss them daily. Shower your dad with love in the time you have left with him. And keep documenting your stories in your unique beautiful way. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you for your encouraging words. I have taken so much of what you all have shared with me to heart. I really do appreciate it. I have learned so much.
Beautiful page Jamie. My deepest condolences for the loss of your lovely mother.
Thank you kindly! Thank you for watching.
So lovely Jamie and such a wonderful picture of your Mom. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤
Thank you, Martha. Even that photo has it's own story behind it. Thankful all the more for the beauty of photography.
This is such a beautiful page, photo and tribute to your Mom. I have found that creativity has also helped me cope with grief. I think when we lose someone close to us, the world shrinks a little and we realize how important the togetherness, memories and stories are. Sending you lots of love.
Hmmm...this will stay with me for sure today. We realize how important the togetherness is. It's reminiscent of what I shared at her funeral too. Thank you for sharing this thought, Stephanie. I really appreciate it.
Ohhh!!!! Jamie my heart hurts for you. But You are so right Creativity can Really help the healing process. Your Title Page about your Mom is so beautiful and I love Love Love the photo!!! Grieving is a part of life. It is a very long road that starts with very sharp pain and comes to a T in the road of a dull ache of sadness and loss and yet the joy of having that person in your life. Some days will Be Left and others will be right. One day at a time. So many Cherished memories. Blessings to you and your Family
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Thank you thank you, sweet Sandy! I appreciate your sharing this message with me. I really do. Be blessed. Thank you for being here.❤
Sending you all my love Jamie, and praying for you as you walk this road of loss and grief. You are right that grief never really leaves us, and some days it shows up when we are least expecting it to. My dad passed almost 4 years ago and just this weekend I was overcome with missing him. I will keep you and your family in my prayers sweet friend. ❤
Dear Karen...hey there...oh girl...I hear you. And that story you shared I hear that one so very often too. It's just part of it all isn't it? Thank you for watching. Thanks for stopping by and sharing a comment with me too.
What a beautiful page. Please accept my condolences.
Thank you, Jeanne. Very kind of you.
My dad passed away five months ago tomorrow. As someone else mentioned, there are days where the grief just floods back out of nowhere. You just miss them like crazy. I figure this will continue… I love the way you’re putting this memory book together to honor your mom (and love that photo!!)! It has definitely got me thinking about a way I can document my dad. As always thanks for the inspiration! It’s so nice to have you back! You were missed! But remember take the time YOU need! Sending love and hugs!! ❤❤
Oh, Donna...I'm so sorry. And my sharing may just be bringing it all back for you too. Forgive me if that is the case. I am finding tho that so many of us have indeed lost a parent. And the memory and the love and the missing just really, of course, never goes away. Thankful for documenting and story. And that it can just go at our own speed. That album may now sit there for awhile. But then maybe not. Creativity beckons and I am thankful it helps to heal too. Be you be blessed.❤
Profoundly beautiful tribute to your Mom. I know I wrote a message to you on the page when she passed. I know your pain. 23 years and there is still the raw pain I hear in your voice. Sending you hugs, so many and love. Don’t force this, it’s your own journey to heal. Not one can give you a time chart or schedule. She’s been here your whole life. It’s so hard with out her. You are loved.💔❤️🦋
Your words of wisdom are very kind and indeed helpful. I am so thankful to hear of other's journey, and how they have been gentle on themselves. 23 years is a long time. Sounds like you have many lovely memories. Be blessed and I hope you are writing your stories down too.
Jamie, so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom many years ago and I still miss her so much. I think of her almost every day so I share your sadness. Beautiful page. I’m sure your mother would love it. Take care.
I'm so thankful for creativity and the ability to physically exercise our grief. Thank you, Veronica. ❤
You made me cry! This is beautiful and I know it was bitter and sweet at the same time. Hugs my friend!
Oh dear girl...I'm so sorry to make you cry. I know you are going through so much yourself. Your story is complicated and hard too. I hope you are well and able to serve all that is for you to take care of. And that you are taking care of you too. Thank you for watching. Be blessed.
Sending you a big hug Jaime. My husband left this planet a year and a half ago so I can relate to what you’re going through.
“People rush to get rid of grief because it’s seen as hanging on to loss. But grief is really hanging on to love which is why we always feel it.”
I saw this quote and it spoke to my heart- I will always carry my grief with me and I’m fine with that. ❤
Your comment about children leaving home also hit home. I’ve been doing an annual family journal for six years now and am always asking my kids to send through photos of various events and the story attached so that I can include them in the journal. It just takes a little bit longer to complete, but that’s ok.
“People rush to get rid of grief because it’s seen as hanging on to loss. But grief is really hanging on to love which is why we always feel it.” Just jotted that one down in my notes. Thank you so much for sharing that. Wow. That's a good one. And I don't disagree. Love hearing the effort you are going through to continue a family journal for your family. How important is that? Our story telling might change, but it's never less important. Thank you, Wanda, for sharing that here.
Love the quote about grief and love! I’m definitely using it as the inspiration for scrapbooking about my beautiful mother-in-law.
This is a lovely video, shared from your heart as you process these difficult moments❤️. This book has a beautiful start…love watching you think through how to create this memory. Mother, our first friend who loved us first, a treasure forever!
Thank you Linda for your kind and encouraging words. Thank you for watching. I hope to share more soon. Have a lovely day.
Gorgeous and meaningful… love this so much! My sweet mom passed in 2019 and it’s so true that the grief journey is timeless, always with you and while it does ease with time, it’s something that you learn is now part of your heart but it does bring with it blessings of sweet memories and gratefulness for the love it represents. Hugs and love, Jamie!
It's incredible to me how many in this little community have already lost a parent. It's incredible to me too how my heart feels lifted by you all who share some of your journey with me as well. Thank you. Thank you for listening to me here try to articulate the thoughts. I do see it's a precess and it's timeless and one that requires a gentleness to one's own soul. Thank you, Cindy. Glad you are here.
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What a lovely layout of, and for, your mom, especially including her favorite color! For me personally, I find it easier to document in the now, even if it's simply writing my thoughts and feelings down on a sheet of paper or word document, rather than later when I can't remember what it was I wanted to convey or remember later on, much of which was a blur anyway, plus my memory isn't what it used to be as I age. Surprise!
It's always different, maybe even a little harder, once everyone has returned to their homes and you are left with the silence. So glad you still have your Dad and Sister nearby. That has to be comforting.
I am SO loving the vellum, 49 & Market papers, rub-ons and laser cuts you used!
Thank you, Cindy. I love reading your process and how you go about writing your thoughts. It's just so important. It's so good we storytellers do just that. Thank you for your kind words. Thankful to have beautiful things to help tell beautiful stories. God bless you.
Welcome to the club. Not one we seek out to join, but losing a parent you become a member of a community that understands the grief you are feeling and stands by you in support and love! I found that out 27 years ago when I lost my dad unexpectedly! Someone welcomed me to the club, and although at the time I felt that strange, have over the years embraced it! You can tell by the condolences you receive which are coming from a “club” members! Talk about your mom everyday! That keeps them near and know she will be visiting you…just be open to the messages! God bless.
I shared just that sentiment with my Dad yesterday: it's a club we belong to and never can leave. He found a strange comfort in that. (He and I shared lots of tears yesterday together.) So I thank you, Kathy. I thank you for yours words and your encouragement here. I really do. Thank you for watching.
Thinking of you Jamie and praying for you and your family. It’s a tough time, I went through it last year and my grief comes and goes with no rhyme or reason. It does get easier. I’m glad to hear you recognize it’s best to just feel the feelings. Your layout is a beautiful start to honoring your love for your Mom. ❤❤❤
Feel the feels. That's a good way to put it for sure. I am thankful for everyone who has shared their experience and helped me early on to know that I won't ever feel the same way again. That gnaws at me. But it's ok too. It's part of it. And ever so thankful for the ability to be creative and work it out too.
I’m so sorry, Jamie. I’ve been away from RUclips and social media and didn’t know about your mom’s passing. I lost my mom many, many years ago and have discovered that grief is an evolutionary journey. It ebbs and flows over time, yet never fully leaves. Our hearts, minds, and hands find ways to deal with, adjust to, live with, process our new way of living without our loved one, and this page and album is such a beautiful tribute to your mom. Sending lots of positive energy your way. ❤
Thank you, Vivian. I am hearing from so many that they too know this journey. It's been incredible. I am thankful for each and every one of you that reach out like you have and share your heart. It means a great deal. Thank you.
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Ohh Jaime. I was not aware. I’m so sorry for your loss. I know what it is. 🙏🏼❤️ My prayers are with you and your family. 💜
Thank you kindly for your words. Sounds like you know. Bless you. Hope you have a good week.
I'm sorry, Jamie. Such a loving dedication to your sweet mom. These pages are so beautifully done. Lost my mom Dec 2022. Best friend. Grateful and blessed to have the time with her. Grieving for her consumed me and continues to change me. I'm not the same person I was before her death. I'm learning to live with grief side-by-side with as much joy as I can, but the grief will always be present and I will always have to work diligently towards allowing my joy to outpace my grief. She's never far from my daily thoughts. I have found in this country we often have an unnatural expectation of how to react to death and grief, as if you have to get over it and be done with it and move on quickly. Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate your words, Cici (is that right?) Your thoughts on learning to live with grief side by side with as much joy as you can is truly encouraging to me. I'm not there yet. But I know I can be. And actually working through being ok with not being there yet. It's a process like no other, grief. And I have been endlessly encouraged by this community here. So thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching this video too. Have a lovely day.
@@JamiePate Saying prayers for your comfort, Jamie. After nearly two years, I still have overwhelming moments of grief. It will always be present because the deep love for my mom will always be with me while I continue to grieve the absence of her physical presence in my life. Never experienced anything like this before - it's honestly the hardest hurt I've ever felt - physically and mentally. Many prayers for you. Have a wonderful day. (Penny Maggio - used to go by nickname Cici on YT :).
@@PM_1937 This is so very well said. I appreciate you sharing your reality. Thank you.
So many thoughts passed through my mind as I watched this video. My continued condolences and prayers. I read a book recently that had some lovely words about memories that I wish I’d written down. The story, at that point, was so moving that I didn’t want to stop. The thought, expressed much more lyrically than I will share here, was that memories can be bittersweet and to not be hard on yourself if you cannot embrace each one immediately after a loss. There will come a time when that memory will change from the bitter to the sweet, but they will always remain a part of you.
And for the empty nesters with fewer stories to tell, it makes sense based on numbers. The fewer people, the fewer opportunities for a memorable story to happen. Maybe “memorable” is the wrong word. Maybe it should be “obvious.” Sometimes, I think it’s a matter of perspective. That we think others won’t care about our stories rather than thinking about what is important to ourselves. And then those stories don’t make it to paper. But what do I know. I’m a card maker.
Thank you for sharing a piece of yourself, Jamie.
You know plenty! That's what I know... Seriously though...I appreciate your words here. I really do. Thank you for sharing. Never discount how you create to factor in to how you think. You just create differently, and I love that. So thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts. The encouragement I have found here in this community has been so beautiful and is indeed part of my journey. So I thank you very much as well.
Hi Jamie, I am so sorry to hear that your lovely mom has passed away. Such a beautiful photo of her, and your layout is just perfect. The serene softness of vellum and those words are heartfelt. God bless you ❤
Thank you! Thank you kindly for watching. I hope your day is lovely.
Love all your stories Jamie! 🥰 I lost my mom when I was 8 and even at 52 I still grieve! But I feel that is a blessing- we have had so many wonderful days with our missed loved ones and I think that is worth remembering ❤ thank you for sharing this beautiful project and all your memories! ❤😘
Wow, Brandie...I cannot even imagine what you experienced losing your mom at such a young age. Thank you for sharing that. And yes yes! It is worth remembering. We are so lucky to be documenters of these stories. Thank you for watching.
Yes, grieving is definitely a process. Allow yourself to "feel all the feels". It's OK to breakdown and cry. It's ok to be happy. It's Ok to be angry. It's just OK to feel all the feels. It doesn't ever go away - but in some ways it gets a little easier. My Moms favorite color was purple too. And every time I see anything purple, I instantly think of her. After my Mom passed, I found it so therapeutic to journal - and also to make pretty things and this new story you are beginning to tell will do just that for you! Thanks for sharing your talents with us.
Marcia you have been a source of encouragement and friendship during this time. Thank you so so much for your prayers and your words and your love shared with your encouragement. I am deeply touched.
@@JamiePate You have a lot of people who love you and are praying for you and I'm definitely one of them. You are amazing - keep on keeping on!
Hello Jaime, I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing recently. Sending Hugs. I’m new to your channel. I recently saw you create at SBC fest. You created a creative mixed media album. It was a little complicated, but I will keep on replaying the video. You have a great eye in bringing elements together. I’m excited to binge watch your videos 🥰❤️.
Hello, Louisa! Welcome. Thank you so much for being here. Please...let me know of any questions you may have on that album. Super happy to help you with that. It gets a bit complicated for sure. Eager to make another one myself with another range of a collection. So. Let me know! Happy to help. Thank you for your kind words too.
@@JamiePate thank you so much for your generous response. If I do have questions, I will reach out to you. I’ve been binge watching your videos. I love your “December Daily” videos. Such great inspiration ❤❤❤
@@louisamochizuki9432 Thank you kindly.
Beautiful.
Ohhh...thank you so much. Thank you for watching. Have a lovely day.
I believe the Storyline chapters books have various textures/subtle patterns on the pages. I hope they don’t go away - they are my favorite for storytelling! Also, I am so very incredibly sorry for the loss of your Mom. I know what that feels like😔 , having lost my Mom back in 2003 when she was only 67. I’m still telling the stories😊💕
Gosh I love that last line: I'm still telling the stories. That in and of itself is such an encouraging line. Thank you for sharing, Kathy. And thank you for watching. Crossing our fingers about the chapters books. I still need to look into that a bit more.
Lovely. Take care of you.
I must say...not doing a very good job of that. But today is a new day. Thankful! And thank you.
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Thank you for watching.