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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">My husband, Jim, and I just took one of the common, mail-in,
genealogy DNA tests to learn more about our family backgrounds. In addition to
learning I’m 25% Italian and 0.5% Native American, I learned I am a carrier of
Cystic Fibrosis (CF). I always knew this was a possibility, but I had never
been tested for the Cystic Fibrosis trait. Even when Jim and I decided to have
a child almost 30 years ago, neither of us got tested. Why not? There is no
reason. We just didn’t. I guess we knew the risk was higher than normal since
my older brother, Roger, died from CF when I was a baby. Yet, still, we did not
test ourselves.<br />When I think about things now, we were playing Russian
Roulette! We knew that both parents had to carry the gene, just like my parents
did. This meant the chances of me having it were even greater than the average
person. We knew no one in Jim’s family had CF (at least that we knew of), so I
guess we thought his chances were slim of carrying the gene. Still, why? </span></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">My parents and Roger in Japan while stationed in the Navy. 1957</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">No matter how sick he got, Mom said Roger was always smiling.</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Roger was born with CF and started showing his symptoms at 6 months. Symptoms progressively got worse and he died from CF complications at the age of 4. In the late 50s and early 60s, very little was known about CF and most children never reached the age of 10. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br />I was 4 months when Roger died and sadly don't remember him at all. All I have are photos and stories my parents have told me. Thus one of the reasons I scrapbook; to keep memories of Roger alive! </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">I guess it all came down to the fact that we wanted children
and would knowing one way or the other if we were both carriers make us decide
to not have a family? Simply, no. Every
pregnancy has it’s risks, whether it’s a miscarriage, Down’s syndrome, etc.
When it comes to having a child, sometimes the love involved far outweighs the
risks. Ask any parent who has had a child with CF, or any other genetic risk-related
condition, and they will most likely tell you the same thing. Love is what is
important…love is what gets you through the adversities.</span></span></h3>
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Hello friends. Tara, here! We will be trying to increase our blogging pressence for our followers here at Scrapping for a Cure. As always, We will keep you up to date on Kaitlyn, Cystic Fibrosis, as well as info on our annual event. But we also hope to bring you enjoyable & informative content geared towards our crafters!<br />
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When asked to do our blog post, I was inspired by my desire to get the new year started in organized style as usual! I will admit, I am not a minimalist. However, I do find it vital for my mental health to keep my space as clutter free as possible and to keep only things that I find useful and bring me joy. Life brings ebbs and flows and it is a process that has to be revisited as needed. I love the holiday season and time with family & friends. The holidays have brought so many memories as we approach 2018. I am so very thankful. Often it also brings extra stuff.</div>
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As crafters, artists, creators and magic makers, we also have our holiday "handmades" clean up and we are always looking for the most efficient way to keep our tools and supplies organized. So let's get started on the basics of de-cluttering, organizing and making room for more joy!</div>
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Before you begin, acknowledge the emotions that come with holding onto or letting go of items. It can be hard because we attach emotions in some way to these items. Sometimes there's a lot of guilt attached- items given to you by loved ones or the acknowledgement of how much you spent on the item. It is a challenging process at times for all of us. Take a moment to thank each item for what it provided you. These items fulfilled some purpose when originally obtained. Acknowledging this can allow us to release any feelings of guilt. I can attest that the hardest challenges can sometimes be the most freeing for us. Keep in mind that at the very core of it all, we simplify our things to increase the quality of our lives and to make room for more joy.<br />
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<li>Does this item symbolize or tell a special story of my relationship with someone or a life changing experience? Will a photo & journaling about this item suffice for me?</li>
<li>Does this item give me a profound feeling of love/joy/adventure when I see it?</li>
<li>Do I love this project and look forward to being able to work on this project each day?</li>
<li>What is the motivation behind the project? Does working on it make my heart sing or do I feel a sense of expectation from someone else or personal guilt over "wasted" time?</li>
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Most people only have time & energy for about 2-3 hours max to work on de-cluttering and organizing. This is why selecting rooms & zones can help you feel more accomplished. Be reasonable with your self expectations. Remember that this process is about opening up more room for joy & living. Also realize & acknowledge that this is a process that requires repetition. Sadly, our spaces aren't self cleaning and we have a natural tendency to re-accumulate over time. </div>
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Those magazines and commercials make it look so easy. Well, don't make their advertisements your goal. Instead make your home and space your own. Most of those rooms have had paid stylist that create the "image" specifically made for marketing... NOT for actual use and efficiency of a living and breathing human being. Don't set yourself up for failure by seeking perfection.<br />
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<b>Kaitlyn took it upon herself to choreograph a special nativity for her extended family. She selected music, reading parts and costumes. It was a very special moment of joy.</b><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you for making April 2017 such a success! </span><span style="font-size: large;">We were able to raise over $10,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. </span></div>
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<b style="font-size: x-large;"> Scrapping for a Cure Retreat.</b><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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Our 2018 retreat has already hit the <b><i>'half full'</i></b> mark and on our way to see a full crop! Thank you for making this event such a joy to plan and host.<br />
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Scrapping for a Cure has grown so much over the 9 years we have hosted it. Starting out as a small retreat of 20 croppers in Town Creek, AL raising $2000-$3000 for CFF, Scrapping for a Cure has turned into an amazing retreat of 70+ participants in Memphis, TN raising over $10,000 for CFF each year! Wow, what a transformation!<br />
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This year we will be hosting our first 'Scrappy Sale' on Friday April 13th, 2018 during our retreat. Tables for the sale will be displayed in the crop room for easy shopping. If this is very popular, we may have additional sale tables in the main hall. Only registered participants will have the opportunity to reserve a table for the sale and can secure their table through Rachael McGuire. The cost of your table is minimal ($5-$15) and participants get to keep all profit. Participants can email scrapping4acure@gmail.com to get full details and reserve a table.<br />
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Last year we had to say goodbye to our Goody Bag store. Many participants took advantage of amazing discounts as we clearanced out our store. All money raised from the store was donated to CFF. Items not purchased by our participants were donated to a local children's hospital. This year we will have fully stocked vendors that will insure our scrapbooking needs are met as we crop the weekend away. We will be featuring our vendors soon so you will have a chance to learn about them and their product. Our vendors will also be offering free make and takes again this year. Sign up for this will be held closer to time.<br />
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So much has happened for our little Kaitlyn since our last Scrapping for a Cure event this past March. She has had a lot of ups and downs, along with meeting new friends and having to say goodbye to some. She is such a trooper and watching her find joy in her life has been an inspiration to me and those around her.<br />
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JULY<br />
In the heat of summer, Kaitlyn said hello to her new baby brother, Logan. He has brought so much joy into her life (and to our lives too). When he was first born, she had to be the one to hold him, to kiss him, to change him. She is like his second mother! Though she loves all of her brothers, Logan has a special place in her heart. Anytime he sees her, he gets a big grin on his face. And if he doesn't see her, he is always looking around for her when he hears her voice. The love between these two is so special and sweet.<br />
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AUGUST<br />
Along with school starting for Kaitlyn and meeting new friends, Kaitlyn was preparing for another hospital visit. She had developed polyps in her sinuses (due to CF). Her doctors planned a surgery to remove the polyps and help her sinus cavity drain better.<br />
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This was a big hospitalization for Kaitlyn. Not only was this her first sinus surgery, but this was going to be her first hospital visit that she wouldn't have me, her mother, by her side every step of the way. We were very fortunate to have family help out at the hospital since we would be doing this with baby Logan on board. So, with a new baby in tow (3 weeks old), Kaitlyn started her hospital visit.....unfortunately, with a few hiccups. Kaitlyn started running a 103+ fever within the first 24 hours of admission. She also had a drop in her platelet count, red blood cell, and white blood cell count; and she had a rise in her clotting time. As the surgery date approached, her doctors were very concerned about her health. What originally started as a routine sinus surgery turned into a surgery that consisted of a bronchoscopy, EGD, bone marrow aspiration, and sinus surgery. All of these procedures were needed to help give us answers and assist in her care.<br />
Kaitlyn went into surgery with a vitamin K infusion to help with clotting and a platelet transfusion to help with her platelet levels. My husband and I with Baby Logan waited as she went back to surgery. As the procedures progressed, each specialist came out and gave us an update on how she was doing. I am so thankful for all of the prayers and for our Lord watching over her. After 2 1/2 hours, we were told the final surgery was performed and she had done wonderfully! Not only did she stay strong through the whole duration, but she far exceeded the doctors' expectations. A couple of hours later, she was finally delivered back to her room to recuperate from the ordeal. Though there was a lot of bleeding, she bounced back quickly and started getting back to her normal spunky self. After a week of high fevers, they finally vanished! And as we came to the end of her visit, the doctors commented on how quickly she was healing!<br />
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Before being discharged, we got great news that her bone marrow aspiration came back normal along with her bronch and EGD showing no changes since her last procedures. The doctors were concerned with her cystic fibrosis liver disease (CFLD), so we scheduled an appointment with the Birmingham Liver Transplant Team to learn about the many options for Kaitlyn's liver disease.<br />
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SEPTEMBER<br />
When Kaitlyn was discharged from the hospital in late August, a friend of ours was admitted for similar reasons.....CF exacerbation along with a high fever. As we followed her progress on Facebook, we continued to pray for Danielle and her family as she fought a hard battle. On Sept 10th, we got word that Danielle passed from this world. This was such a hard blow to us, and especially to Kaitlyn. It reminds us how fragile this life is and how detrimental a cure for this disease is. Kaitlyn was already feeling stressed about learning about a possible liver transplant, but with the knowledge of Danielle passing, it brought her to lower depths. In her times of stress and sorrow, she clings to her baby brother and rocks with him.<br />
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Of course, this didn't only effect Kaitlyn. Both of her brothers were also worried about her and her health and often expressed their fears and sorrows for what she has to face. At that time, my husband and I decided it might be good for her and the boys if we invest in a small dog as a companion. And so, we now have sweet Hazel as an addition to our family. By the end of September, we got great reports from her ENT and Pulmonologist. Her sinuses were looking perfect and her lung function was back up to 100%! We were so excited with the great news.<br />
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In October, Kaitlyn also had to meet with a new doctor, an Endocrinologist, when her blood sugar hit over 300. We are learning to control her blood sugar through diet, which will give us more time before she fully develops cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD). In October, we also got to meet with the Liver Transplant Team. They informed us that her liver is still functioning enough not to warrant a liver transplant! She will be closely watched for signs of liver failure, but the doctors feel she is doing great for now. Kaitlyn also had the opportunity to star in her first beauty pageant, Pageant with Purpose. It was held in her honor to help raise money for cystic fibrosis. It was so nice to see Kaitlyn all smiles and crowned honor QUEEN!!!<br />
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November just started and yet it still has already had a lot of activity for Kaitlyn. Towards the end of October, we could tell that Kaitlyn's lung function was decreasing. By the time we made it to Kaitlyn's November scheduled appt with her pulmonologist, she was having difficulty breathing regularly. In just one month, Kaitlyn's lung function went from 100% to 83% and she lost a bit of weight. Though we are sad about her being admitted, we are happy that she will be well by the time we take her to Disney World at Thanksgiving. We want her healthy for her first trip to Disney World.<br />
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And when I asked her if she was scared to go back into the hospital so soon, she exclaimed that she was happy to go into the hospital because she would be able to breath again soon. Man, do I love this girl!<br />
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Fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis<br />You are Making a Difference, Bringing Hope</h3>
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I am so excited to have our sixth annual 'Scrapping for a Cure' scrapbooking retreat in the books. It was a lot of fun and very successful. For our 2015 event, we had 48 participants, a dozen various vendors, and dozens of volunteers helping us every step of the way. I am so thankful for everyone that participated in any way and capacity. Because of you, we were able to double our fundraising from last year, raising over $8000 in donations for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We plan to present a check for $8400 to CFF on Saturday May 2nd at the annual Great Strides at the Memphis Zoo. With every dollar raised for CFF, we are truly making a difference in finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.<br />
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It may not seem much to volunteer an hour of your time or donate a little money, but when putting together a fundraising event, it all adds up to make a huge difference.<br />
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My family and I got the opportunity to participate in a local CF run in April. We do it every year, and it is nice to chat with other CF families that are going through the same trials. This year was a little heartbreaking, though. Two CFers weren't able to make it to the event this year. One has been very sick and was still in the hospital. She is such a fighter and we think and pray for her regularly. The other one passed away shortly after last year's CF run. Both are under 15 yrs of age. It is hard to see the heartache, knowing that with a disease this severe, a simple cold can quickly change into something life threatening. Though Kaitlyn has had a rough year and a half, I am so thankful for her health and her dedicated medical team. I know we are truly blessed. She is getting stronger with each passing month. With each fundraiser held to help find a cure, it gives each of us CF families hope.<br />
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We are already starting to plan for 2016, the seventh annual Scrapping for a Cure. We hope to have some details within the next month or two. Please be mindful of our Facebook and Website pages, they will have the latest information.<br />
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To help boost our funds for the 2016 event, we are already starting our mini fundraising projects. 1) Fundraising Yard Sales!!- We will be hosting one in the Shoals Area (May) and one in the Memphis area (June). If you have anything you wish to donate, we would greatly appreciate it....and feel free to come and shop! Dates, times, and locations will be posted on Facebook soon. 2) Tastefully Simple Fundraiser- If you have never tried Tastefully Simple, you are missing out. If you have tried it, reorder your supplies through me! I LOVE their products. In honor of May being CF awareness month, I am hosting a Tastefully Simple Catalog Party for the Month of May. A portion will be donated back to CF. We were able to raise $200 for CF from our last Tastefully Simple Fundraisers! To place an order, just PM me (Rachael McGuire, Alabama or Scrapping for a Cure) through Facebook. I will get you taken care of!<br />
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“<b>Curiouser &
Curiouser” creative classes for our 2015 SFAC 2 Day Retreat:</b></div>
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We look forward to
offering free fab grabs [wonderful free take-and-makes and demos]
throughout the event for all to enjoy! And as standard, we are
offering a great selection of classes for those that want to continue
to learn in a high quality classroom setting from great instructors
and at a reasonable price. This year we are proud to have a separate
classroom space from our main cropping room. This means less
distractions and better class time with the instructor.</div>
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So without further
ado, let me introduce our instructors and their classes for this
year. These teachers are donating time (and often some product) to
help keep the prices of these classes as low as possible for our
event. We thank them for their time and talent!
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">NEW: we have added an online shop for convenience for those that prefer to purchase online!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">You can purchase tickets to the event and the classes listed below at <a href="https://squareup.com/market/scrapping-for-a-cure">https://squareup.com/market/scrapping-for-a-cure</a></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">(Seating is very
limited and classes are primarily pre-register only. We cannot
guarantee a class's availability the day of the event.)</span></i></div>
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<u><b>Judy
Hardwick- </b></u>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">
Our return croppers will recognize Judy from her talent, her creative
classes, and her warm smile!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Judy
is from Alabama and has been scrapbooking for over ten years and
enjoys sharing
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">and
teaching “faithbooking” classes whenever possible.
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Her
teaching experience includes faithbooking classes at
Classy</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Scrappers,
Crop Connection, Scrapfest, Creating Keepsakes Convention, Croppin'
'Round the</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Clock,
Midwest Scrapbook Association, and Simply Southern Scrapbook
Convention as well</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">as
local classes, independently and with churches. She enjoys combining
her gift of teaching</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">with
her love of the Lord, photography, and scrapbooking. In her classes,
Judy uses a variety</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">of
techniques and embellishments as she encourages others to put their
faith on their</span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">scrapbook
pages as they see God face to face in their daily lives. Check out
her blog <a href="http://www.bepresentbereal.blogspot.com/">http://www.bepresentbereal.blogspot.com/</a></span></div>
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“<b>Look
for the Magic”- Art Journal Class</b> - by Judy Hardwick
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i>Class
Capacity: 20 – Price: $15</i> <i> Friday March 27</i><sup><i>th</i></sup><i>
1:30-3:00pm</i>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Students
will learn the basics of art journaling: upcycling and preparing your
book; how to create stand alone pages as well as pages with their own
thoughts. Students will also be shown the following techniques:
sketching, creative lettering, painting over photos, and collage;
with at least 2 of these completed on pages in their books. Students
will not have a completed book at the end of class as art journaling
is an on-going process...however they will have their basic book and
the tools to continue this magical & wonderful journey!</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Student
Bring the following Tools:</span></b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">sketch
paper [<span style="font-size: small;"><i>thicker
than computer paper; Instructor will provide some</i></span>]</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">colored
pencils [<span style="font-size: small;"><i>any
brand, they do not have to be expensive, crayola is fine</i></span>]</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">scissors</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">adhesive
/ glue stick</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">quotes
/ song lyrics that they like</span></div>
</li>
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<u><b>Alissa
Trowbridge</b>-</u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Many
of you remember Alissa's memorable card kits and superb classes from
Eclectica. We are so proud to have her joining us at this event and
donating her talents to provide us with 2 great classes that you just
don’t want to miss!
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alissa has been scrapbooking and paper crafting for over
14 years. In addition to currently being on the Design Team at Back
Porch Memories Kit Club, she has taught classes at local scrapbook
stores and at industry trade shows throughout the years. She has also
proudly served on a variety of manufacturer design teams.
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />While she loves scrapbooking, she is also quite
taken with card making and altering. Alissa has been fortunate to
have many of her cards and projects published in Paper Crafts, Card
Maker, Scrapbook & Cards Today, various special edition card
making magazines and industry publications.
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Alissa currently resides near Nashville with her husband
and son.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><br />You
can check out more of Alissa's stuff at Backporch memories blog
<a href="http://backporchmemories.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://backporchmemories.blogspot.com/</a><br />and
purchase their kits here <a href="http://www.backporchmemories.com/" target="_blank">http://www.backporchmemories.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> “<b>Perfect
Vacation” Layout Class </b>– by Alissa Trowbridge</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Class Capacity:
23 – Price: $15 Friday March 27<sup>th</sup>
3:30-5:00pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Bon Voyage! In this
vacation-themed class, you’ll create three designer projects - a
two-page layout, a single page layout and a quick card using up the
scraps. We’ll make all of this using the fun and versatile
collection called “Perfect Vacation” by Imaginisce. These papers
look great with traditional vacation pictures, but any weekend
getaway, day trip or even “staycation” photos will do. Any work
we don’t complete in class will be easy to finish back at your
table or at home.</span></div>
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Bring the following Tools:</span></b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Basic Tool Kit
(trimmer, scissors, tape runner)</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pop Dots</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Glue Dots</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Corner Rounder</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ruler (if you
like to be precise)</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Optional:
photos for 2-page spread titled “Perfect Vacation”: (2) photos
that can be cropped to 4x4” and (7) photos that can be cropped to
3½ x 3½“</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Optional:
photos for single page spread titled “Good Times” that can be
cropped to the following: (1) 3 ½ x 5½”, (2) 2½ x 3½” and
(1) 2 x 2½”</span></div>
</li>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 150%;">“</span><b style="line-height: 150%;">6x6 Paper Pad
Play” Layouts & Cards Class </b><span style="line-height: 150%;">– by Alissa Trowbridge</span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Class Capacity:
19 – Price: $15 Saturday March 28<sup>th</sup>
1:00-2:30pm</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Are you a 6x6 paper
pad collector? Or maybe you love the cute size but aren’t sure what
to do with it? These adorable paper pads are an economical and FUN
way to add to your stash, whether you’re a scrapbooker, card maker
or both. In this class, we’ll create two single page layouts and
four paper crafted cards using papers from a partial 6x6 paper pad
collection - Echo Park’s darling “Simple Life.” Any work we
don’t complete in class will be easy to finish back at your table
or at home.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Student
Bring the following Tools:</span></b></div>
<ul>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Basic Tool Kit
(trimmer, scissors, tape runner)
</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Pop Dots</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Glue Dots</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Corner Rounder</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Ruler (if you
like to be precise)</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Optional:
photos for single page layout called “Lovely Day”: (3) 2 x 2”
and (2) 6 x 4 OR (1) 6 x 4 and (2) 3 x 4”</span></div>
</li>
<li><div style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">
Optional: photos for single page layout called “Every Day is a
Gift”: (1) 4 x 6” and (1) photo that can be cropped to 3½ x 3½”</span></div>
</li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Melinda
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Our local croppers know the quality and style of CTMH director
Melinda Everitt. Her local classes and events are always popular. We
just adore the fun she has in store for us this year at Scrapping for
a Cure!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">“I
have been a Close to My Heart Consultant for 7 years and have loved
every minute of it. I joined because I love our fabulous products and
wanted everything, so of course I needed the discount! The products
were so easy to use that I shared my joy in creating with others and
have now built up a team of fantastic Consultants. I love to teach so
I have monthly workshops and crops. Customer service is of the utmost
importance to me. Our tagline is "Let Me Show You How" and
I believe in that! Email me for information on my crops and workshops
or to schedule a fun gathering or workshop. I would also love to have
you on my team of Consultants whether you would like to sell or just
want the discount. I will help you become the Consultant you want to
be”.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">You
can find Melinda and her CTMH products here
<a href="http://www.melindaeveritt.ctmh.com/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: none;">http://www.melindaeveritt.ctmh.com</span></a>
and visit her blog here <a href="http://www.ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/">http://www.ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/</a>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“<b>Relax &
Stay a While” Summer Mini-Album Class </b>– by Melinda Everitt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Class
Capacity: 30 – Price: $15 <i><span style="font-size: small;">Saturday
March 28</span><sup><span style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;">
10:00-11:30pm</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">You
can almost hear the waves and feel the breeze in your hair & sun
on your face just by looking at this beautiful mini album that
Melinda has prepared for our event. Techniques will include stamping,
sanding, dry embossing, fussy cutting, ink distressing and mini album
assembly.</span></div>
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need to bring:</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">basic
tool kit: scissors, paper trimmer, adhesive
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;">3D
Foam Tape or Pop up dots</span></span></div>
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<li><div lang="en" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.14in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">sponge
dauber or sponge</span></div>
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<li><div lang="en" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.14in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">warm
brown ink (CTMH Saddle)</span></div>
</li>
<li><div lang="en" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.14in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Barn
red ink (CTMH Barn Red)</span></div>
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<li><div lang="en" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.14in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">glue
pen or Xyron</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><b>Anna
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> We at Scrapping for a Cure are so excited to
have Anna joining us this year to teach her beautiful art of
lettering. Make sure to check out her local company <b>Poplar Press</b>
on Facebook and at <i>http://www.poplarpress.com</i></span></div>
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“Poplar
Press is located in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. I am married
to my high school sweetheart, Gil, and we are loving the simple
little life that we've created together. Gil is a teacher and he is a
huge help in running Poplar Press. Our Plott Hound, Sampson, and our
Dachshund, June, are a big part of our lives too. I'm a grown up
daddy's girl and my dad is one of my biggest supporters. My mom is
also an artist. I am very lucky to have my sweet grandparents live
right next door. Gil and I both attended Mississippi State University
and we cheer for our bulldogs any chance we get. I went to the
University of Memphis for nursing school and now (in addition to
owning Poplar Press) I work as a pediatric nurse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Designing
and owning Poplar Press is a dream come true for me. I've always been
an artistic person. I've dabbled in all sorts of different crafts,
but my true passion is hand lettering and stationery. Through the
years I've often had people tell me that they liked my handwriting,
and I was always the kid in school who was getting in trouble for
doodling all over her papers. I designed the invitations for my own
wedding in 2011 and did all the calligraphy on the envelopes. I
enjoyed doing those, but I never imagined that it would turn into
what it is today. I had friends ask me to address their invitations,
and from there my love for calligraphy and all things paper has grown
and grown. Hand lettering takes something that we often take for
granted--language--and makes it even more beautiful. I love the
endless creative possibilities that stationery and calligraphy
offers. I love that my inspirational prints and Bible verses can give
people encouragement on a hard day and that my cards can bring smiles
and fun to people. I always leave the inside of my cards blank
because I really like to encourage people to write a message from the
heart and not to just rely on a standard greeting card message.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> Because
I am self-taught, my calligraphy and lettering is not like any other
artist's. Some of my pieces have been years in the making--quotes or
verses that I have swooned over for years--and some of my pieces have
originated from doodles on the side of napkins.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“<b>Whimsical
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Class
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Saturday
March 28</span><sup><span style="font-size: small;">th</span></sup><span style="font-size: small;"> 3:00-4:30pm</span></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This class
regularly retails for $55. Anna is providing us with a 45% discount
and students are provided a basic calligraphy starting kit</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Grab
some of your friends and join me for a fun afternoon of modern
calligraphy to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!</span></div>
<div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 150%; margin-bottom: 0.3in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This
low-key class focuses on the basics of modern calligraphy--this is
not your grandma's calligraphy class! Modern calligraphy puts a funky
twist on the traditional writing style. In this class you'll learn
about the tools of calligraphy, the anatomy of lettering, and the
movements of modern calligraphy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">These
materials are included in the price of the class and are yours to
take home with you:</span></div>
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<li><div align="LEFT" style="line-height: 100%; margin-bottom: 0.07in; margin-top: 0.02in;">
<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">2
of my favorite calligraphy nibs</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1
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<i><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">1
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Shortly after Kaitlyn and I got back from our month long beach excursion, we geared up for another huge adventure. Kaitlyn was so lucky to have been granted a wish by a local wish foundation, Magic Moments. By granting one of Kaitlyn's many wishes, they sent our family on a 6 day vacation aboard the Disney Wonder Cruise ship. This was our children's first experience with Disney and they were very excited. Magic Moments also helped Kaitlyn receive her very first American Girl Doll, with matching pajamas. We were so thankful that Kaitlyn's health was cooperative and no health issues hindered us from leaving.</div>
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Though we were a little sleep deprived because of our early flight to Miami, the kids were all smiles and bouncing around the airport.<br />
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Unfortunately, I forgot to pack a few crucial medicines for Kaitlyn. So, while my awesome husband had his own adventure finding the medicines in Miami, the kids and I hung out at the Miami airport.</div>
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Kaitlyn was so excited to meet some of her favorite Disney characters. Magic Moments did such a wonderful job making her feel special and helping her meet a variety of princesses.</div>
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Towards the end of our trip, the wish foundation made it possible for us to meet the captain and Mickey in a private photo session. I am so thankful that Kaitlyn was able to have so many wishes granted through just one experience. These organizations are truly amazing and help make children with such burdens feel normal and cherished.<br />
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Since our November cruise, Kaitlyn's health has been great, considering it being the winter. All CF families have to worry about the many viruses and bacteria spread during the season. With a weakened immune system, it makes CF patients an easy target and can cause a domino effect once a virus starts to attack their system. Her December appointment was great and gave us hope. Her lung function, that is typically on a slow decline, is now slowly getting better. We are so thankful for her medical team and for all of the prayers from our friends and family. She has been out of the hospital for 5 months and is still continuing to improve.<br />
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<b> </b>Though it was so much fun at the beach, Kaitlyn and I are glad to be home and back into the routine of life. Kaitlyn went to visit her doctor last week and the results were great. Her lung function has leveled off since the previous month, something that hasn't occurred without additional medication help this whole past year. She has gained a pound and grown an inch! (Always great to hear for someone with a medical condition that makes it very hard to gain weight and flourish.) Her lungs sound clear and her lab work came back normal (for her). Was it the beach air? We don't know. She was also using essential oils, sleeping 10-12 hrs a day, swimming daily for exercise, and eating regularly. We are trying to change our lifestyle to include these extra health benefits to see if she continues to improve. Only time will tell. </div>
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We had so much fun this past weekend visiting my family Murry & Tara Smith for their annual Halloween Carnival....definitely a better experience for us than last year. <b>Last year</b>, after traveling the 3 hrs, we arrived at their house with a sick Kaitlyn. She had seemed fine when we left home, but by the time the party started, she was running a low grade fever and couldn't keep her eyes open. She ended up sleeping through the whole party. 36hrs later, she was admitted to Children's Hospital in Huntsville, AL with a collapsed lung, the other lung completely dense with mucus, and put on oxygen for almost two weeks. Since then, this year has been very tough for her. But she is such a fighter, and our personal hero. </div>
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Though Scrapping for a Cure is many months away, our committee members are always diligently working to get it ready. Our favorite part??!! Research (by cropping)!! Jill Worley spent over a week traveling to different scrapbook stores and crops, having fun and getting ideas for our event. Tara Smith & I will be heading to Arkansas next week for a huge crop. We love being pampered as croppers!!! We are having early bird registration right now. This runs through December 31st, 2014. All early birds will be entered into our big drawing: Hilton night stay, Breakfast for 2, and $100 Scrapping Bucks to spend at the vendor booths during our 2015 retreat! Don't miss out! You can find more information and a registration form at our website, www.scrappingforacure.com.<br />
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As our time here draws to a close, we share mixed feelings. We will miss the bliss of a paradise existence, but we are very anxious to get back to our family and normal life. Has the beach helped her? I really don't know. She still has CF....she still coughs. She will see her specialist in four days to review the difference. Thanks for following our personal experiment at the beach. We will keep you posted.</div>
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Two weeks with this strong ocean breeze, Kaitlyn decides her hair is just too long. If I wasn't so frustrated with the daily dreadlocks and the daily tears when it comes to brushing her hair, I may have encouraged to keep the long locks. But when she suggested cutting it all off, I figured, Sure! Grab the scissors and the camera and let's get to cutting!<br />
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And what kid doesn't dream of giving their own hair cut? Luckily none of my kids have done severe damage to their hair with scissors in the past. With my supervision, I let Kaitlyn help with cutting her hair....she got to make the first cut.<br />
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After a little evening by her mother (luckily she has curly hair and no one will notice if it isn't even), she sported a new hair cut. Kaitlyn loved it right away!<br />
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Today, out on the town, Kaitlyn was so excited to show off her new do. She loved her short, curly pigtails!<br />
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For most people, a month at the beach would sound like paradise. Not for Kaitlyn. When it comes to sand, it was hate at first sight. And what is more abundant down here? SAND! After a few hours of school work, and her mandatory hour (by me) at the beach, Kaitlyn is itching to jump into the pool. Her favorite part of this experiment? the pool with her scuba gear. Her least favorite part of this experiment? missing her brothers and dad. What fun is the beach and pool without her brothers here to enjoy it with her? And most of the vacationers down here do not have kids with them.</div>
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I had hoped that with a month at the beach, I could really catch up on some scrapbooking. With this in mind, I printed off hundreds of pictures and packed up tons of crafting supplies. But is reality ever what we expect it to be? After 2-3 hrs of school work, 2-3 hrs of meds and breathing treatments, 2-3 hrs of running with Kaitlyn down to the beach and pools, and our trips into town to visit the library and Publix, who has time for anything else? Well, at least we make time each day for a little craft time, giving me an hour or so to make a dent in my pile of pictures! </div>
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I am just so proud of Kaitlyn for staying on top of her school work and keeping her spirits up. It's got to be hard stuck with her mother for a whole month and only having extra playmates on the weekends, when family comes to visit us. Once we have returned home, Kaitlyn will see her doctor to see if the ocean breeze has helped her lung function. I can't quite tell if she is doing better or not. She says her chest feels better. Though her cough isn't as bad as it was when we got down here, she is still coughing. But we still have 16 days to go to make a difference. And on the up side, her appetite has been great, which is crucial for CF kids!</div>
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Thank you for all of your support through Kaitlyn's trials. She is currently home with us and attending school with her friends. Though her main fight is with Cystic Fibrosis, she has also developed CFLD (Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease). We found out last month that her Liver Disease is progressing and her platelets continue to decrease. Even a small cut has been a cause of concern for us these last couple of weeks because she isn't clotting well. The thought of wrapping her in bubble wrap runs through my mind often. Luckily she is a cautious kid....unfortunately, accidents still happen. But as we live, we learn. And we hope to get more pointers and ideas from her doctors next week on how to treat small accidents when they occur. <br />
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In less than two weeks, Kaitlyn and I will head to the beach for a little personal health research. In search for a better atmosphere for her condition, we are moving to the beach for a month to chart her health progress. The fall is usually her hardest time of the year, always landing her in the hospital for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas. The salt in the air on the coast has been known to help CF patients breath better and live fuller lives. We have been fortunate enough to find a condo right on the beach to help in our research, which also has great kid amenities to keep her occupied. She will miss her brothers as they stay behind to attend school, but she will be kept busy with her school work as well. We are so blessed to have a wonderful school district which supports us in her schooling, even if she isn't able to attend as often as her peers. We will look forward to our weekend visits with our family as they travel each week to visit us and enjoy the beach with us.<br />
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I am so excited I got to sign the contract for next year's event for the Hilton. Our Scrapping for a Cure committee has worked diligently the last four months, trying to find the perfect location in Memphis for our annual event. We wanted a place that will grow with us and will also help us in reaching our fundraising goals. Hilton is such a wonderful facility and I know we will feel so pampered during our event there. They have been working with us and meeting with us the past few month to help us see the potential of next year's event. Over the Memorial Day Weekend, our committee put in over 30 hrs of meetings, organizing registration and brainstorming on how to make next year's crop 'top-notch'. I am so thankful to have wonderful family and friends that have helped me grow Scrapping for a Cure into what it is today. And to help me dream about what it may one day be. For every dollar we raise and every person we are able to help educate about CF, the closer we will be to finding a cure for this disease.<br />
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Registration for 2015 Scrapping for a Cure is officially open! Our goal was to have it in place by November, but with great dedication, we were able to get it done by Memorial Day Weekend. Early Bird registration will run through December 31st, 2014. One lucky winner will receive a one night stay at the Hilton, Breakfast for two, and a $100 shopping spree to be spent at our vendor booths during the event! <b><u>Do not procrastinate signing up. We do have limited seating.</u></b> Once the seats are filled, we will start a waiting list, but can not guarantee a spot. To be entered into the drawing, we need to receive your registration and full payment by the first week of January. Anything postmarked after December 31st, will not be entered into the drawing. Regular registration will run through March 13th. We have so much in store for this year's event, I don't even know what to say my favorite part is. But I am very proud to say that we will have our dinners catered by Hilton and that all croppers will have the opportunity to have a 6ft cropping space. You can find the registration information on our website, www.scrappingforacure.com. Registration for classes will open January 1st.<br />
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A month ago, Tara Smith held a Fundraising yard sale in the Memphis Area to help raise money for our cause. This last weekend, Anna Steinke, Lisa Flannagin, and I also held a Fundraising yard sale, but in Russellville, Alabama. Between the two yard sales, we were able to raise over $2500!! We have such great community support! Thank you for helping us.<br />
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As a parent of a little 'CF-er', I know more about what Cystic Fibrosis is capable of doing than I wish I did. Yet, I still feel like I don't know enough to keep her well at all times. Cystic Fibrosis affects the health of over 70,000 people worldwide, and yet each case is a little different. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">CF causes mucus to build up in various parts of the patients body and causes them to not function properly. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">Usually it targets the lungs, digestive organs, and/or liver, but it can also affect growth, glucose levels, bone density, and fertility. Children and adults with CF can look completely healthily, and yet it is a deadly fight they are battling each day from within. Before decades of research, the life expectancy for children with CF only averaged 5-10 years of age. We are so blessed to have dedicated organizations such as CFF to help in research that has raised the life expectancy to 40 years of age. And yet, this disease still takes the lives of many children. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875);">Kaitlyn's disease first started affecting her lungs and digestion when she was barely a year old. Her first hospital visit coming at 18 months old, and reoccurring every 7-12 months. At age 3, we found out that CF attacks the liver and Kaitlyn was no exception. With added medications, we and the doctors hoped to slow down the damage that CF does to the liver. In 2012, we found out that Kaitlyn's platelets are slowly dropping due to another CF induced health condition called portal hypertension. Not only is her CF taking a toll on her lungs, digestive organs, and liver, but now this includes her spleen. Since then, Kaitlyn has been in and out of the hospital regularly. </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"><br /></span>
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">Most hospital visits last 10-14 days due to IV antibiotics that are given for that duration of time. This past 10 months, Kaitlyn has been hospitized 5 times....getting multiple IVs with each visit. She has even started to help the nurses with her care. She loves to watch them take care of her in hopes to one day be a nurse or veterinarian. She helps them take care of her IV and has even helped them get the IV out at discharge. Hospital visits are no fun, but Kaitlyn is never shy to show off her smile as she tries to stay cheerful.</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15676374238784101477noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1543833470329842026.post-27647215464455957162014-07-16T13:31:00.001-07:002014-10-06T20:28:53.740-07:00Scrapping For A Cure: Support Local & our 2014 Fundraising Yard SalesThough it is many months away until our annual 'Scrapping for a Cure' event, the committee is actively seeking for sponsors & donations, along with constantly brainstorming on how to make next year's event even better than this year. Spring 2015 will be upon us before we know it.<br />
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Two weeks ago, a beloved scrapbook store, Once upon a Scrapbook in the Huntsville area, closed it's doors for business. It is always hard to see another specialty store close it's doors. It reminded me of how hard it was for my mother to close her stores (Scrapbook Legacy)in Memphis, TN & Florence, AL, and for my favorite Dallas store to close their doors (Scrapbook Barn), and the many other stores that have closed along the way. We need to remember our local scrapbook specialty shops and visit them often....even if it is to stop in and say hello. The wonderful owners of Once Upon a Scrapbook were so generous as to donate many boxes of their product to help our 2015 event! We had so much fun sorting through our treasures and organizing them for next year's event.<br />
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Last week, we hit the road and met with business managers in the Memphis area about our upcoming event. After two long days of working on the event, Tara & I (Rachael) had the wonderful opportunity of cropping in Tara's craft room. I didn't realize how long it had been since I have had the time to scrapbook. I am constantly collecting scrapbook supplies for the pictures I take, but never seem to find the time to actually put the pages together. As Tara worked on upcoming classes she will be teaching at various crops (she is such a great teacher!!! and great ideas!!), I started on my Carnival Cruise album. Last October my husband surprised me with a cruise to Mexico for our 12th anniversary. Since we set sail, I have purchased tons of stuff to help scrapbook my cherished memories, and yet, they have just sat in my cropping bags. What better way to get your scrapbook charity juices flowing, then to crop the night away?<br />
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After staying up late and sleeping in, Tara & I talked about how to raise more money for SFAC. Though money is definitely needed for the big donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, it is the little things that add up in the end (paper, ink, pens, bags, totes, office supplies, etc.).....not to mention the cost of putting together a huge event (deposits, food, signs, advertising, equipment, decorations, thank you cards, etc.). So, we are going to hold Fundraising Yard Sales to help cover these extra costs. This will help ensure that all participants fees/donations at our annual SFAC event will go directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. But we need the help of our friends, family, and community to raise items for our yard sale. We will hold two sales, one in the Memphis area (Tennessee) and one in the Shoals area (Alabama). Please visit our Facebook page to get more information on how you can help. (www.facebook.com/scrappingforacure)<br />
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Meet Kaitlyn McGuire, our personal CFer. Kaitlyn was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was barely 18 months old, which followed with her first of many hospitalizations. In the beginning, we did not understand the battle facing us. We did not understand the questions that will come and may never have answers. Now, at age 8, she is still fighting this battle every day. She faces hospitalizations every 2-3 months, but her hope never dims. She has a strong support team made up of her parents, her brothers, dozens of aunts/uncles/cousins, and many friends she has met along the way. Her dream is a cure for cystic fibrosis. </div>
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When Kaitlyn was 3, I wanted to take a proactive role in helping to battle this disease. I talked to my husband and called up a few sisters....and 'Scrapping for a Cure' was born. We wanted to help raise money for the non-profit organization, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in hopes that one day soon a cure will be found. Our organization started out small, at a local resort, with 15-20 participants. We came together to scrapbook for the weekend and help to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. After four years of hosting 'Scrapping for a Cure' in the North Alabama Area, we have moved it to the Greater Memphis Area in hopes to grow and reach more people. Not only do we want to raise money for CFF, but we want to raise awareness of CF in our communities. </div>
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In April 2014, we held our first 'Scrapping for a Cure' scrapbooking event in Memphis, TN at a local church. With it being our first time in the area, we chose to host a one day crop. With the help of two local girls, Jill Worley (having a brother with CF) and Tara Smith (Kaitlyn's Aunt), we were able to pull together a wonderfully successful crop. Our event committee including: Jill Worley, Tara Smith (Kaitlyn's Aunt), Anna Steinke (Kaitlyn's Aunt), Teri Johnson (Kaitlyn's Aunt), and Me (Rachael McGuire, Kaitlyn's mother),. With the donations of local businesses and generous participants, we were able raise over $4000 to donate to CFF.</div>
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We want to thank all of our participants, volunteers, and helpers that made this event possible. Due to the huge success, we have decided to keep this event in the Memphis area. We are already planning for our sixth annual event, a two-day retreat in Spring 2015. We will keep you posted on the latest details. <br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> To keep everyone informed of our scrapbooking events to raise </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The 2014 </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scrapping for a </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cure Crop to raise research funding is </span><br />
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