An Update, a Card, and a Giveaway

Hey y'all!
Happy Sunday, hope all is well?!...

It has been sooo long since I've actually posted something besides DT stuff, let alone being active in the blogging world. I deeply apologize for not being around much. I've been going through some things since April and honestly, I've been trying to just deal with it on my own. However, I believe there comes a time when no matter how strong you are, you only can be strong for so long before you just need to let things out.

Back in April, which is a hard month for me because of my dad passing away in April (2013). My husband got a call from his mom. It was an 'odd call' so to speak, the timing and how long he was on the phone for and somewhat quiet, I knew something couldn't be right. After he hung up the phone his eyes said it all. He found out that his mom has a short time left with us. My husband quickly left to see his mom and spent some time with her. After about four days he came back home and just kept himself busy. Though, I knew he was physically/emotionally drained. It's been hard on us. We were thinking things may settle down some and then a couple weeks ago he suddenly got a call from his uncle. He needed to go see his mom for one last time. He left for a week and just got back last Friday. He and his mom said the finally goodbyes to one another, knowing they won't see each other again and to his moms request, she doesn't want him or anyone by her when she passes. As hard as it is, he respects her wishes. The hardest part is knowing that the day is going to come when you get that 'phone call', though you just don't know when. And no matter how much you try to prepare yourself for what's coming, you still are never prepared for it. (If that makes sense?...)

Now, in the mix of all this going on, I had quite a few doctor appointments of my own to go to. After doing some tests and blood work, I'm relieved to know that I am in overall good health. I'm a little anemic, which I'm now taking iron for, boy does it make me feel a little 'blah' at times. Though, I tell myself it could be worse, so I shouldn't complain. I also found out that I am going through 'perimenopause'. The transition before officially starting menopause. So it has been quiet the roller coaster for me. But I'm hanging in.

Then on top of all that, I had to take my kids to do testing for school. It was a lot of traveling to and from for a few weeks and the times were all over the place. Thankfully, all that is done now and there is only a week left of school. So we're just finishing up the last bit and then Summer here we come!

Whew!...So that's pretty much what's been going on with me and my family. As well as, still having the everyday things go on...

Okay, now onto my card. I've been trying to stay creative and make things. Though, that's been a hit or miss...though, this time it was a hit. At least I think it was?! ;)

No challenges or anything, I just wanted to use some goodies that I haven't used or used much of. I kept things nice and simple. I just did some coloring with markers and then some die cutting. That's pretty much it. Easy, right?!...

Lastly, on to the giveaway...because I've been absent from my blog and out of the loop for so long, I feel I should give back. I want to thank you all for always being caring, understanding, and truly supportive of me (and my blog). THANK YOU!!

So I want to give TWO lucky winners a $25 gift card to Simon Says Stamp!! :)
(This is from me personally. Nothing has been 'donated' or 'gifted' to me. This is just something I want to do.)

To enter my giveaway, leave a comment telling me 'what you are looking forward to this summer?'...Easy, right?!...I will close out the comments at 12 pm eastern time on June 2, 2019. I will randomly pick the two winners and announce them on my blog on June 3, 2019. *Note: Please make sure I have a way to contact you or that you be sure to check if you're a winner and email me. If chosen as a winner, I will reach out to you but if I can't reach you or don't hear from you within 72 hours, I will have to choose a new winner or winners. Thank you for understanding. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a great day and see you soon!

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