Life is not always Fairytales

I have suffered from depression and anxiety for years, and unless you really know me you would have no idea.  People who have depression are so good at hiding it....acting as if everything is all right all the time.  Even in FAIRYTALES life is not all right all the time (I don't know why we put these crazy  rules and regulations on ourselves.
I am very fortunate that I have a really good support system in my family that can recognize the symptoms and jump in to help... which can also be frustrating because it leaves us feeling like we are a falling short on our responsibilities.  It has taken me YEARS to be able to accept help from others when I am down.  But now that I can I am so thankful they care enough to want to help.  (I have turned down help before out of sheer pride. ) 
My card today is simply a salute to my support team and anyone else out there who has the heart and compassion to help someone else when they are not at their best.  Sometimes a simple phone call to let them know you are thinking about them, or offer to run an errand (because sometimes leaving the house is a chore in itself).    YOU NEVER KNOW.

Take a moment to love on those around you even if no one in your circle suffers from depression and anxiety.  Say a prayer for those of us who do.  Until next time....Stephanie

Card Details:
Stamp: The greeting Farm shopping Anya
Paper All Stampin Up
Sentiment : Stampendous
Embellishment: Stamping Bella 

Title Change...... Did you catch it????

Have you ever wondered what it is in people that make them want to do good.... to be good..... When I watch my son Joshua interact with people especially perfectly good strangers I am totally amazed.  They respond to him as if they had known him their whole life.  Now I am partial but he is adorable.... but he is a life changer... a world changer.... and he's NOT afraid to change.... 

This is Joshua With my dad. Aren't they precious!!!When I saw this quote it reminded me so of Josh because is the first one to jump in on a new adventure (as long as he deems it safe).  I aspire to have the courage to see the world each day through his eyes and have the wonder of a child to see the world the way GOD intended it to be seen.  I thank GOD everyday for this child through the good and BAD..... Hope you enjoy the cards.. I have used the same card base and just alternated the secondary colors...

Base Card Paper :

Stamping Up pumpkin pie

stamping up pear pizazz

stampin up daffodil delight

quote unsure: possibly UNity stamps?

bling: Bellas baubles Stampin Bella