http://alisonslife-in-the-slow-lane.blogspot.com/ Life in the Slow Lane: STORYTELLING SUNDAY

Sunday 3 June 2012

STORYTELLING SUNDAY

On the first Sunday of every month, encouraged by the lovely SIAN over at  FROM HIGH IN THE SKY, Bloggers from all points of the globe get together and tell stories...happy stories, funny stories, sad stories, long stories, short stories, stories with or without pictures- anything goes, and EVERYONE is made very welcome...if you have a story to tell, or if you just wish to sit and enjoy a story or two (or more!), please consider stopping by HERE and joining us.


I apologise for a bit of self-indulgence here, but Sian mentioned 'anniversaries' as a possible topic , on one of her recent posts. As we all  know, not all anniversaries are of happy occasions, and I'm afraid that in June, the only anniversary on my mind is on the 25th, which is the Anniversary of the car crash in which our son, Stuart was killed, 18 years ago.

However, the story I really want to share is that we were returning from a wonderful family holiday at DISNEYLAND PARIS. We had spent a week there, staying in one of the on-site hotels and both Stuart and Kirsty  had a wonderful time. One of the best memories I have, is of the evening we walked through Disney Village and lo and behold, there were the TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES..Stuart's heroes! He was SO excited and his face was a picture


Memories like these are special girls...that's why we scrap and why we tell our stories..and why we should live life to its full- enjoy as many moments with our families as is possible...life can be short- make the most of it!

Thanks for dropping by!
Take care of you
Alison xx



42 comments:

  1. Yes, you are right! Your photos are beautiful Alison.

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  2. How priceless to have this picture with pure joy shining on Stuart's face and sweet memories.

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  3. You are very right! It is important to tell the stories and scrapbooking is a fun way to do it :-)
    I love the TMNT photo. My brother at the same age would have also been awestruck, while I would have rolled my eyes. Give me Cinderella any day :-)

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  4. Oh my goodness Alison, I'm so sorry. My heart breaks for you. I had no idea. I love that you have these happy photos. Thank you for sharing and the reminder. It could all end today, so we should live each day as it could be our last. Hugs and here is to happy memories.

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  5. Hugs and prayers, Alison!! I know this is a difficult time of the year for you. How nice that you can remember the good times. Thanks for sharing your special memories and giving us a glimpse of Stewart.

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  6. fabulous photo of pure joy, thanks for sharing

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  7. Alison,
    I'm floored by this post. You capture (without even trying) the full bittersweet range of life. Makes me want to go give my kids an extra kiss good night.
    Hugs to you,
    rinda

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  8. You are so right, we should make the most of every single day, and Stuart obviously did on that day with the Ninja Turtles. Sending you hugs at this difficult time xx

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  9. You're absolutely right Alison. Perfectly done. Sending you love today. Fiona xx

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  10. I think we will all give our kids (not matter how grown up they are) and extra hug today after reading this post. I love the fact that you have some lovely happy memories to blog about and his happiness shines through in that photo.

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  11. Alison I didn't realise. A beautiful memory with fabulous photos of a happy smiling little boy. Much love xx

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  12. Wonderful photo Alison - the look on Stuart's face is priceless.

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  13. A perfectly poignant and very very welcome anniversary post. I'm very moved that you wanted to share with us today and I'm reading the comments and thinking what a wonderful bunch of people scrapbookers are. Thanks for this today Alison x

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  14. oh Alison, my heart goes out to you. Stuart looks so happy in this photo...sending you lots of love xx

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  15. Alison, this is a wonderful story. I'm glad you are able to treasure the happy times, especially to the extent they help make the hard times a little easier to bear. Hugs to you...

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  16. Alison,
    You are so right. Life is short. While some anniversaries aren't for celebrating, I don't think there is a thing wrong with taking time to pause and remember the good times.

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  17. Alison, you are so right about life being short. Thank you for sharing your sons beautiful smile. Hugs to you!

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  18. Another lovely memory of Stuart - my thoughts are with you during this difficult month.

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  19. Such a wonderful photo for you to have and to share with us today. Thinking of you and sending hugs your way.

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  20. I am so glad that you can share your stories with us now Alison - I'm sure it must still be difficult. We are going to EuroDisney later this year! Let me know if you remember where you stayed and it it was any good. I've seen there are a lot of hotels on site and close by there now!

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  21. Alison, I am sorry for your loss, it's true, we never know what curves life leads us to next. A wonderful photo you have here and Stuart looks thrilled :) Take care {hugs}

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  22. Disney has a special place in making kids faces shine with joy - my youngest bil and oldest nephew both adored the turtles so that photo made me smile. Thanks for sharing a sweet memory for us - always important to remember that life is precious.

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  23. Yes, this is why I'm glad I found scrapbooking, to capture the memories that are so special to us. I'm so sorry for the loss of your son, but I'm glad you shared your thoughts, and this lovely photo, with us. x

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  24. Alison,I'm so glad you have this photo as a permanent memory....such joy on his face....my own son seriously loved those turtles as well.

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  25. Oh, Alison - so true, and an important reminder for us all xx

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  26. Oh I am glad you decided to share the good memories right along side the sad ones. Consider yourself hugged.

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  27. Thanks for sharing this very poignant post. I'm glad your memories of Stuart are such happy ones and you have the photos to back it up!

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  28. Lovely story Alison, my boys loved the Turtles too and you are so right about that's why we scrap.Thank you for sharing your story x x x

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  29. precious precious memories xxx

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  30. Oh, Alison, the expression on his face in this photo is priceless! Thanks for sharing. Sending prayers your way this month as you recognize another anniversary. I'm so glad you've reached a place where you can scrap & tell stories about Stuart as I have really been enjoying them this year.

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  31. What a sweet story, and what a great photo. Funny, I don't think you would find ninja turtles at Disneyland in California.

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  32. Thank you for sharing this wonderful photo of Stuart - I love to hear your memories of him. Will be thinking of you on the 25th x

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  33. Alison, how sad I felt reading your Storytelling Sunday but then glad you were able to share this on your blog. I hope it eases the pain knowing that your blogging friends are all remembering you especially on the 25th.x

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  34. You're so right, it's a beautiful story to remember and bring to mind. It's a beautiful photo, look at that face:)

    I'm sorry too, I never knew about your loss, my thoughts are with you at this time, and sending my love x

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  35. Alison, what wonderful photos of Stuart. Thanks so much for sharing your memories of a happy time with him.

    Hugs

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  36. Oh Alison, my heart goes out to you xxx

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  37. Alison ~ I'm so proud of you for sharing this story and the photos on your blog. Stuart was a beautiful boy, and I can only imagine how difficult this story must have been to write and finally hit that "publish" button. We've talked about the healing aspect of scrapbooking memories before, and I'm so pleased that you reached out to your blog friends by telling this story, as it allows us to love and support you even more this month. Yes, I'm very proud of you! xo

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  38. I'm finally beginning to catch up with things like Storytelling Sunday - I am SO glad I didn't miss your story Alison. I do hope you get this photo onto a page as Stuart's joy just shines out of it! His life may have been short but it was one spent in the bosom of a happy & loving family.

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  39. So tragic but such lovely memories too xxx

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  40. Great post and great photos - and you're right - it's so easy to forget to make the most of what we have. Thinking of you this month x

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  41. I will be thinking about you this month. Thank you for sharing the reminder to cherish every moment with our families. Take care!

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