Sunday in Florida . . .

JDRF . . .

JDRF was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes - a disease that strikes children, adolescents, and adults suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 80 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research and research-related education. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

For more information, visit http://www.jdrf.org, or call 800-533-CURE.

I'll be participating in a walk here in March. If you'd like to make a donation to help the cause, please just let me know & I'll send you the info! Thanks everyone!

I'll never forget . . .

I'll never forget the day I found out I was going to be a grandma for the 1st time.

I'll never forget the day I found out I was going to be a grandma for the 2nd time.

I'll never forget the day I found out Jilli had Type 1 Diabetes.

I'll never forget any of these days. 2 of the happiest days in my life & one of the worst days in my life. I think maybe I'll just leave it at that right now.

Guess it's time for an update . . .

I know it's been a while since I posted, but to be completely honest, I'm in such a depressed state these days, I've tried to stay away from posting anywhere. I know things will get better. I know we'll get into a routine with Jilli & I know we will come to terms with her illness. But that time just hasn't arrived as yet.

I HATE having to give her daily injections. I HATE having to watch every morsel of food that goes into her sweet little mouth. I HATE having to say "no" to her. I HATE the anxiety attacks she has because of all the changes going on in her body. For the love of Pete, she's only 17 months old!!! I HATE that Tyler wishes it was him instead of her. I HATE that I catch him crying while he's looking at her. I HATE this illness & I pray for a cure . . .

Scrapbook Heaven's Amazing Race Contest!!

This contest will be a mixture of fun, creativity, and always lots of inspiring challenges!

If you decide to RACE, you will have the chance to win an AMAZING prize packages of AWESOME Scrappin’ goodies (and another surprise as well!) I don’t have a photo of the prize yet, but I will say, you do not want to miss out on this contest!

For this RACE we will have an open call for contestants for a period of two weeks (March 31 – April 13). All you need to do to qualify for the contest is upload 1 of your most favourite LOs to the Amazing Race Entry LOs folder of the gallery, then link your LO in the Amazing Race Contestants thread of the forum!

The RACE will officially begin bright and early Monday morning, April 14th, when the first challenge is posted.

Here are the rules of the game:

~ All participants will stay in for the duration of the race. (noone will be eliminated along the way)
~ All members who complete the challenge by the following Sunday (11:59EST) each week will get 10 points/challenge/week.
~ You will also have a chance to earn extra points depending on how quickly you complete each challenge! For ex. if you upload and link your LO first, you get an extra 20 points, 2nd place - extra 15 points, 3rd place -extra 10 points, 4th place - extra 5 points (That’s where the RACE comes in!)
~ All LOs must follow the rules of the individual challenge. If they do not follow the challenge rules, you will not get the points. It is very important that you list all materials for your projects, especially, if it helps to show how you met the challenge.
~ All challenge LOs must be uploaded in the proper gallery folder, and MUST be linked in the appropriate Scrappin' Race forum thread, by the deadline each week, in order to receive the points.
~ If you miss a week, no worries, you still have a chance to catch up! However, anyone who completes all the challenges will receive an extra 20 points, at the end of the race.
~ Also, there will be opportunities for extra points along the way! So, it will be beneficial visit on a regular basis!
~ All layouts MUST be newly created for this contest (with the exception of your qualifying LO!)
~ Each participant MUST be register on the forum, be at least 18 years of age, and have a minimum of 25 posts in the forum by April 13th to race.

The Scrappin' RACE will last for 6 weeks, and at the end, the points will be tallied and we will announce the winner of the Amazing Scrappin’ RACE!! This member will receive the BIG prize, but there will be opportunities for other prizes throughout the race, as well!

So….what are you waiting for!

Go HERE to upload your entry LO!

Are you ready to RACE???

*This contest is open to all. However, we reserve the right to substitute the winner's prize package with a gift certificate, of equal value, to the www.scrapbookheavenga.com store.

I've been tagged!!!!

By my good friend Colleen!! Thanks Colleen!!

Here's how it works:

1. Link to the person that tagged you and leave a comment on their blog, so that their readers can visit yours.
2. Post the rules on your blog.
3. Share 7 Random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 random people at the bottom of your post, linking to their blog. Let each person know by leaving a comment on their blog.

Here are my seven random facts:
1. I love to buy shoes, but hate to wear them.
2. I am addicted to reality TV.
3. My biggest fear is dying in a car crash. Actually burning to death in a car crash.
4. My great-grandmother was born, married & died on the same date.
5. I LOVE cruises!!!
6. I love Boston Legal!!!
7. My faith in God sustains me.

Here are the people I'm tagging: Carrie, Julie, Lisa, Robin, Karen, Regina, & Taryn!

SCRaPDANGo Crop!!!!