Many of you may remember the card, In This Very Room, I created for my niece, Laura Triem several months ago. Laura was in a terrible accident in Colorado last November and suffered severe brain trauma. I thought it might be time for an update and a party card since Laura has worked so hard.
Laura is now walking with assistance and the use of a walker. She's also able to swim with assistance. She loves using her iPad and has updated her Face Book page. Her voice is coming back much stronger and louder although eating is still a challenge. Colorado's Channel 9 news co-anchor, Kim Christiansen, did a story on Laura shortly after her accident and was nominated for an Emmy for her piece. Although Kim didn't win, it was an honor for both she and Laura. Last week Kim and her team returned to document Laura's improvements; which are many. The story will air this coming week. Laura is a determined warrior eager to regain her health and abilities, and I think that's reason to celebrate don't you?
My card uses Stamping Bella's Uptown Girls, Pattie and Dottie, Friends Forever. They're decked out in their finest fashions, their sparkle matches Laura's wonderful personality. This one is for you sweetheart. Continue to get well. We're cheering you on!
Thank you Cindy, Fran, and all the wonderful Teapotters who cheerfully create and send encouragement to so many. I know your cards will mean the world to Laura.
Very Sincerely,
Susie Lessard ~
Date: Monday, August 6, 2012 GMT Views: 1636
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Registered: March 6, 2004 Location: Casa Grande, AZ Posts: 28932
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 @ 12:36 PM
All the best to Laura, with our thoughts and prayers.
I hope I can catch the newscast - we often watch 9News - I assume it will be the 4 o'clock - but now with Olympics we are often not on schedule!
This is such a pretty card - gorgeous colors.
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131543
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 @ 12:48 PM
Those colours are fabulous, and such a sweet image.
After losing (so far permanently in one case) my teapot cards and having to send other ones out instead, I've learned my lesson and my card for Laura will be going straight out tomorrow!!
Registered: August 21, 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 3232
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 @ 2:00 PM
Susie, it is a privilege and honor to join in this challenge - Laura is a hero to work so hard and be so determined, she is in my prayers and I hope the future finds her dressed up enjoying many nights of fun with family and friends. Your card rocks with - My SCS name comes from being inspired by a Stamping Bella stamp the day I registered, love these ladies.
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Registered: March 15, 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 11018
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 @ 4:01 PM
What fantastic girls in their fancy dresses!!! LOVE your wonderful color palette!!! And all the sparkles are awesome!!! I can just see your beautiful niece loving each and every card you make for her! I hope she gets a ton of cards this week!!! So happy she is on the mend and on her way to getting better every day! All my best to you BOTH!!!
OMGosh, what a sweet, girly celebration card!! I love the sparkling hemline and gorgeous colors~ Hugs to you and thank you for giving us Laura's story.
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Registered: April 2, 2011 Location: Ransom, Pennsylvania Posts: 737
Tue, Aug 07, 2012 @ 9:37 PM
What a beautiful card. I love the boas. I am so glad to hear that Laura is doing much better. She is a walking miracle and prayers have been going up for her. Hopefully she will get my card soon. I just have to mail it tomorrow. hehee