The best and most beautiful things in the world
cannot be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart.
Helen Keller
Friday, September 17, 2010
When your heart aches...
This journal was made for a friends' neighbor who is going through chemotherapy now. She doesn't know who I am but when I heard the news it made my heart ache. I wanted to do something to let her know that she was in my thoughts. So I made this journal for her and put my whole heart in it. The focal piece on the cover is one of my favorite quotes:
I hope that she will be able to find this useful. I know that when my husband, Steven, was going through chemo he appreciated anything that took his mind off of the procedure. We always had my daughter Teia with us who was about 12 months old at the time. She started walking during one of his chemo sessions and I can't tell you how proud he was! I also can't tell you how sad I felt. It was a bittersweet moment.
And this is why I adore you!!! You said you put your whole heart into this journal ......... and you have a beautiful heart!!!
ReplyDeleteYou amaze me Nadine. So selfless and thoughtful. Absolutley beautiful journal from a girl with an absolutely beautiful spirit. You make me hopeful for mankind.
ReplyDeleteLove this and the thoughtfulness behind it! Your heart is so big and loving Nadine. What a blessing to others around you and to those of us who are lucky to call you a friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful and heartfelt piece. You're such a lovely person for making this labor of love for someone that doesn't even know you.
ReplyDeleteBless you, sweet lady!
nadine you are a good soul!! it is so hard but so important in my opinion to make some good out of not so good. you have done that here. this is lovely and it brought a tear to my eye!! I am glad to "know" you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great thing to do. The journal is lovely. I bet she will love it.
ReplyDeleteI know this neighbor will be blessed by your thoughts and those she writes in this lovely journal. What a sweet memory of your husband and daughter. HUGS!!!
ReplyDeletereally beautiful..you are so very thoughful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful gesture. Hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful gift. What a generous heart you have. And thank you for sharing some of your past. I have a friend now going through chemo and this journal idea will be wonderful to make and give to her.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning, but the thought behind it is even more beautiful!
ReplyDeleteNadine, I wish I could reach out and give you a big hug. I also wish we were neighbors because I'd love to have a friend like you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a kind and thoughtful gesture Nadine! You are so very sweet, and have a heart of gold. Hugs to you!
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