WOYWW #391

It's so nice to have you visit. It has been a hard week for me, but it is part of life. We lose the good ones sometimes way too soon All I know is that God got an Angel when He called Luke home. 

Julia at the STAMPING GROUND has all the info for visiting others on WOYWW.

My desk last week, start of making a couple of sympathy cards  I've done nothing there since.

First idea was the  beige and dots...but remembering his military involvement, I used that theme

                                                              For his Sister & Husband

I had to make an envelope for the odd size

 Luke served his country in the U.S. Army as a 13B10 Cannon Crew Member in Afghanistan. He received the National Defense Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, NATO Medal and the Combat Action Badge, involved with Navy Seals Mission 7,  Following his honorable discharge in December of 2011, he returned to Britt where he worked on the family farm and did construction. On July 20, 2013, he married Brittany Zadow at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Britt. Luke’s greatest passion was spending time with his family, especially with his son, Colby. He had a love of the outdoors throughout his life. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, stargazing, riding motorcycles and playing his guitar.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Britt American Legion.

 For his parents, on top is the envelope.  The card front     and sentiment inside I forgot to photo. 

The wake was unbelievable, So many flowers, military garden statues, wonderful videos and so many photo boards.  No one left tearless.  The church was over flowing into other rooms and again no dry eyes.  He had went to New Jersey for a rehabilitation for PTSD  and drug use, Veterans day Nov.11 he entered the hospital from an overdose. He died Nov.22nd.  Totally unexpected.  He was an organ donor, and a guy everyone liked and enjoyed. He knew how to make people happy and comfortable, he gave his all to any situation and he had an unending smile.  


I started today with getting out my Christmas totes, and playing Christmas music. I so love my Christmas CD's....it is something my 2 sons remember well.  I've had several phone calls from them to help me get through this ordeal.  Of course this photo of Grand daughter Sky( 6yrs old) winning 4 ribbons in her swimming meet. 8 year olds and under made my day a lot brighter.

If you are interested my ATC's for the Vintage White Christmas can be seen here  LittleTreasures and enlarging the photos make them much better.   Thanks so much for stopping by.