Hello from Delaware

[carrie]

I thought I'd take a moment to introduce myself. Everyone here seems so lovely and I am severely lacking in adult conversation lately. So...

Hello All!!

I'm Carrie, I'm a mom to an autistic kiddo and wife to a husband with a rather severe brain issue. Being a caregiver scrapping is my god-send... my me time, my way to document our very blessed life. When my husband was first diagnosed, I really realized the importance of documenting memories for our kids. Hubby has two kiddos in Idaho he hasn't been able to see due to his brain issues, so a lot of my documenting is to make sure they have the memories and his family history, too. And I'm a self-expression person by nature so I HAVE to do creative stuff or else I melt into a puddle of mean, yucky goo...

I have only really been scrapping layouts for a year and just started printing them out this year, but I'm kinda an old hat to the world of digi scrap. Way back when, I made blinkies and signature tags (remember those days???) on different mom forums by request. I'm amazed at how far the digi industry has come and how much talent exists in our niche all across the board.

I was terrible paper scrapper and started that when my son was born 11 years ago (all this is making me feel old now!!). I have always had a scrapbook in some capacity since I was child, really, but when I was a kid I created with found stuff. (which some people make an art out of, but alas, not me).

Anywho, If there's one thing you should know about me it's that I'm long winded. I'm also silly and a very glass is half-full person. I count my blessings everyday. Right now I'm working on a family album for my inlaws 50th wedding anniversary. It's me vs. 300 photos in 2.5 weeks. Prayers welcome.

I look forward to meeting everyone!!

Carrie

[sarahbhb]

Hi Carrie...I used to live in Wilmington but that was years ago. I so miss living so close to so many great cities and living so close to the ocean. Now I live just outside of Chicago but it's not the same as Philly/NY/Baltimore ya know.

It sounds like you have a very full life...good luck with the photo album for your in laws!

[Lauren]

Wow, you have an amazing attitude! My theory is you have to laugh or you'd sit and cry all day!

So glad you popped into say hello! You're in good company here... we have lots of momma's with special needs kiddos.

Sorry if this is nosy, but is your husband's condition due to a head injury or just some sort of condition on it's own?

Again, welcome to OSD!

xo

[Katarina]

Welcome to OSD! I just joined a couple of days ago and am loving it!

[ChantalK]

Hi Carrie, welcome! Sounds like you have your hands full at home and I envy you. You are obviously a very strong and loving person and that is something wonderful . I hope you enjoy your time at OSD and that it provides you with some well deserved "me time"!

Hugs

[rmcabana]

Hi Carrie! Welcome to OSD!

[SnipsNSnails]

Hi Carrie!! Welcome to OSD! Good luck on your huge scrapping project for your ILs. Hopefully you can get it all done in time!! Can't wait to see your pages.

[tania]

Hi Carrie, thanks for introducing yourself!! Make yourself home here

[liljatr]

Hi Carrie! Welcome to OSD

[Patti]

Hi Carrie! Welcome to OSD!!