Aloha, all!
Where have I been? As you can imagine I have been wrapped up in getting used to not having a home I can call my own. Thank heavens for a husband who is supportive of me and I of him. We are finally starting to really realize that our home is gone. Less than a week ago, the lava – or Madame Pele as the lava is known in Hawai’i – came for our house in Leilani Estates, Hawai’i. Our house burned so thoroughly so that there is likely nothing left except some shards of the metal roof that all houses in our neighborhood had. And all the rest of those houses are gone, too.
This is the fire burning the garden in front of our house. It is beautiful in its own way, but devastating to us.
A few days ago I connected in person with a fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Cheryl Hamilton, who lives on the island of Maui. She called me to see how I was and she really helped me to understand that, for me to truly get on the road to recovering from my loss, I needed to start doing things that I loved in my life before the lava. And I loved making cards and showing off how much I like my Stampin’ Up! products.
Cheryl’s idea was that, even if I didn’t have a place to really get some crafting done, she would send me a card and maybe I could use it in a blog post. The idea went from there and suddenly I understood that I did have something to ask of all the Stampin’ Up! demonstrators who’ve wondered how they could help me in this rough time. Send me a card and I can blog about it! Yesterday and today that message went out on Facebook to two large groups of demonstrators (I’m sure there’s some overlap). Once again, beginning tomorrow, I will be able to share my love of Stampin’ Up! with you through their generosity.
I already have two cards. Stay tuned!
Keeping you in my prayers! I have enjoyed your blog so much because we have been to the Big Island and we loved it there. The past few weeks all of you have been in my thoughts and prayers. May God give you the strength you need to go forward with your life.
I am a Stampin Up demonstrator from South Dakota and I have copied several of your cards/ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Robin…. I’m so sorry for the loss of your home and all that was in it. Just glad y’all are safe… things can be replaced. I’m sure it feels surreal and has everything turned upside down for y’all right now, so this sounds like an attainable goal with the help of your company sisters. I’m not a rep, just a customer from Texas who has followed your blog for awhile now. I have enjoyed seeing many of your creations (and have many of them posted on my favorite cards pinboard on Pinterest). I will look forward to seeing the cards you post, along with waiting until you’re able to make your own again. Hugs 🙂
So, so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss, Robin! I follow your blog faithfully, and had hoped to actually meet you when we next visit our favorite Hawaiian island. You are continually in my prayers.
wow! I really have no concept of what you are going through. I admire you for taking your friends advice and focusing on something you love (cards). Still to have your world turned upside down and be living in such a time of unexpected transition.. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all on the island.
I am so very sorry for your loss and all the pain that comes with it! I saw a post about your situation through Lyssa and I’ll be sending you a card to share on your blog. Sending you hugs and will be thinking about you and your family.
Hi Robin! I have been thinking about you. I’ve been wanting to figure out a way to send you a card, but hated to just ask. But now I’m going to ask. Where can I send you a card?
Aloha, Micki! I’d love a card. P.O. Box 5234, Hilo, HI 96720.
Thank you, Christy!
Thank you, Pat
Thank you, Susan. We’ll still be here for a while, so a visit would be great.
Thanks, Paula!
Thanks, Jeanie! We’ll be in Minnesota this summer, but not near the western side. We did have a nice drive to both Dakotas one year, and really liked the scenery.
You are in my prayers!!!! I follow your blog and LOVE your ideas! I’m so sorry for what you are going through and am so thankful you are safe. God bless you!!!! Will keep the prayers coming!
I’m so very sorry to hear of your loss Robin. You are and your family are in my prayers. xx
Dear Robin,
for some time now I have been reading your blog. I am enjoying your Posts, your stories, your Beautiful Card ideas.
Last month I saw it on TV, this hell of a volcano Eruption. And I thought, I am glad that nobody of my Friends is there.
Now I read that somebody who became dear to me – just by reading the Posts, became a victim of that volcano. I would like to give you a virtual hug. As sombody wrote before, all Things can be replaced. Yes ist is hard do loose a life full of memories, Pictures, books, decoration. But luckily nobody was harmed!!
A big hug from Vienna, Austria
So sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine loosing everything. Hopefully you were able to get some of your favorite things out. What a wonderful and positive outlook you have. With all that is going on and you still share. Sending you hugs and prayers for your new life. Hugs Jamie