My shining star

My shining star

Sunday 7 September 2014

an update and some cards

Hello lovelies - well can I first say that I'm overwhelmed by the comments and support I have felt since my last post both here and on facebook - you are all very kind and I really do appreciate it.

Shaun is still with us - he was on a specialist life support machine called an ECMO but that wasn't enough so last night he had more surgery and is now on a Bivad ecmo machine - that basically means he has four tubes - one for each chamber of his heart and the machine is taking on the work of the whole heart - this is a stepping stone to either recovery, a mechanical heart or transplant. He is very poorly and very much still in the woods. I will post as and when I can to give you updates.

I have two committments for today - I won't write much about them but the cards are made so I may as well show them since I have a spare 10 mins before heading back to the hospital. The first is for the Christmas card club - the theme this fortnight is something begining with S. Ladies I will try my best to get around to visit when I can. Here's my make - its obviously S for snow.


The stamps are from creative expressions and chocolate baroque.

Next up is Craft a scene - the theme this month is autumn splendour.


This time the stamps are from Phill Martin. 

Thanks for looking today and thanks so much for your continued support! 

Hugs

Rachel xx


33 comments:

  1. Thanks for the update and my best wishes for a full recovery. lovely to see you on here with 2 fab cards. huge hugs xx

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  2. Lovely to hear from you Rachel, thanks for letting us know how Shaun is. You're all in my thoughts & we're praying for a full recovery. Great to see your cards too hun.....both gorgeous! Sending you huge hugs.
    Jo x

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  3. Thanks for the update Rachel, thinking of you all and hoping Shaun makes a full recovery. Two fabulous cards, great colours on both. Don't worry about commenting either...we all understand. Take care Carol x

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  4. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers huni. You are in for some very long and very hard days. You have my phone number and if you ever need someone just call day or night. Two beautiful cards and bless you for keeping us up to date - just concentrate on Shaun, your lovely girls and yourself and keep safe and well Karen xx

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  5. My goodness Rachel - I am so sorry about Shaun - sounds like he is being well looked after which is good. Thinking of you at this terrible time and pray for a full recovery. Nikki xxxx PS your cards are lovely - although that doesnt seem important right now - your autumnal scene is a stunner

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  6. Rachel please just think of Shaun and the girls. We won't forget you you don't need to post cards/ projects just put a little up date on how Shaun is. You won't feel the stress that your body and mind are going through just yet, but it will catch up and you need to stay strong. Shaun has a long way to go, he is in good hands but will need a lot of looking after. Hang in there girl with positive thoughts only for a full recovery. ((((((Hugs)))))) Hazel xx

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  7. Hello dear Rachel, so pleased Shaun in with us, gosh what a sad thing to happen, please don't worry about commenting you have more important things to worry about and we are still here to show our love...I keep popping in just in case. Take care love to you all.xxx

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  8. Hi Rachael
    So sorry to hear your sad news.... Sending hugs and Prayers to you all
    Take care lots of love
    Sylvie xx

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  9. Hi Rachel. Sounds like Shaun is being well looked after, best wishes for a speedy recovery. Don't you worry about commenting, you need to concentrate on Shaun and your lovely girls and on yourself.
    Your cards here are lovely.
    Love and hugs
    Mags
    x

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  10. Thank you so much for the update Rachel . Your cards are stunning, considering what you and the girls are going through. I'll keep Shaun in my prayers and hope he makes a good recovery. Hugs to you All. Rita xxxxx

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  11. Hi Rachel,
    I was on Rita's blog and she mentioned about your partners health problems.
    May I wish him a speedy recovery.
    My hubby also has heart problems so I thought I would just pop in to say the above.
    Love your super cards, it must be helping a little to be able to craft, and take your mind away form the stress for short periods.
    Lots of crafty love and hugs to you all. Jenny L.

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  12. Hello Rachel
    Your cards are lovely.
    Thank you for taking the time to post an update on Shaun, I have been thinking about you so much these last few days. It sounds like he is in very good hands, I hope things improve soon and wish him a speedy recovery.
    Don't feel that you need to add cards or make comments, we will always be here for you.
    Take care of yourself and your wonderful daughters.
    Sending you big hugs
    Sue xx

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  13. Lovely cards and great backgrounds on both. Continuing to send prayers to you and your family.

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  14. My heart goes out to you at this time, Rachel and to the rest of the family - and prayers for a recovery for Shaun. Please don't even think about trying to leave comments for anyone - everyone understands. These cards are beautiful. Thank you so much for the lovely snowy one for my CCC challenge. Sending you big hugs. x

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  15. Hi Rachel, I have been thinking about you ever since I first read your post about Shaun and I am keeping everything crossed for you that things will improve very soon and his recovery takes a step in the right direction. Your cards are lovely, especially the Autumn one. Mo x

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  16. Hearts are with you here. Please Rachel, do not pop over to my blog till your husband is home. It is a busy enough time to get through for you. Running back and forth to hospital is not fun and is tiring.
    Your cards are lovely. The blue background behind your snowflakes is gorgeous!
    The scene is really pretty too!

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  17. Two great cards here and bless you for the update. Please just spend time with your family and don't worry about other 'commitments', everyone will understand.
    Lorraine

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  18. Love and thoughts are with you and your family at this very stressful time Rachel! Just forget about blogging for now Rachel - unless you feel and need an outlet - but commenting can wait! We will still be here!! Love and hugs xx

    PS Oops! Forgot to mention your lovely cards! Christine x

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  19. Hello Rachel, thanks so much for the update, and pleased to hear that Shaun is still here with you all. Your place is with Shaun and Lucy and Penny just now, not in front of a computer, we all understand and will be here when Shaun is fit again.
    Your two cards are lovely, but of course they would be.
    I had been thinking of you since the news, but more so today when my hubbie was watching the Great Nothern Race, you'd worked so hard for it. Life certainly takes twists and turns. You Keep strong, and hugs to you all, Kate x

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  20. Good evening Rachel,
    You, Shaun and the girls are your priority at the moment. Forget the Blogging of projects. Just keep us posted on Sauns progress, we are here for you and always will be.
    Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
    Gentle hugs

    Patricia xxx

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  21. Hi Rachel so good to read your update, you have been continually in my thoughts. Good news that Shaun is obviously a fighter and with the love of you and your family and the good care he is receiving I hope he continues to make good progress. Look after yourself and the girls and don't become too exhausted at this stage, you all have a hard slog ahead. Anything I can do please let me know, sending hugs Susan xx

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  22. Oh Rachel, my heart goes out to you but thank you for giving us an update. Shaun sounds very poorly indeed but it also sounds like he is getting wonderful treatment. You are in my thoughts. Please take good care of yourself too and don't even think about all of us, we will be here when you are ready!

    Love your cards today. Sending huge hugs to you. Anne xxxx

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  23. It's good to hear from you Rachel, I have been thinking about you all and hoping that Shaun is recovering. It sounds like he is in the best possible place and is being well looked after. We are all here for you, just take care of yourself and your family and just pop in to give us an update when you can.
    You are all in my thoughts.
    Pauline
    x

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  24. You've all been in my thoughts Rachel, so it's good to have an update. Sounds like Shaun is in the best possible place at the moment. You will all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers, and remember to look after yourself. Hugs

    Sue xx

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  25. Hi Rachel, thank you so much for the update on Shaun. Pleased to hear that he is getting the best of attention, he is in the best place. I have had you all in my thoughts since you told us. Please do not worry about commenting etc., as everyone is saying, we all fully understand and we will still all be right here, just take good care of yourself and your beautiful girls. I'll keep praying Shaun makes a speedy recovery.
    All my love and huge hugs to you all Jennifer xx

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  26. Rachel, my prayers go forth for your husband, you & your family. Thank you for sharing the update, and Life & loved ones must always be more important than anything else. I enjoyed both of your lovely cards today, and pls do not worry about blog visits! That can happen when your life events settle down more stability - hopefully in the very near future. God Bless & keep your DH & all of your family in His loving care. Hugs

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  27. Two beautiful cards Rachel and given everything that's going on I'm amazed you've posted them too. My thoughts continue to be with you all and I am crossing everything that you get a really positive outcome. Much love, Jenny xxx

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  28. Rachel two fab cards and my thoughts and prayers go to you and Shaun and all your family at this difficult time. My hubby is on the transplant waiting list and has had a lot of surgery over the passed few years ..be strong I truly know what your going through at this time...lots and lots of huggles Sue xxxxxxxxxxxx

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  29. Beautiful cards and my prayers continue!

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  30. Gorgeous cards. Thanks for the update, sending positive vibes and hugs.
    luv
    Debby

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  31. Thank you so much for updating us Rachel - please take care of yourself as well won't you. Shaun is in the best place and being looked after so you must keep yourself well. Am sending you a huge virtual hug!

    Love Sue Pxxx

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  32. Gorgeous cards Rachel -and don't stress about comments your priority is Shaun and the girls -wishing Shaun a speedy recovery-and you take care
    carol x

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