Birthdays still occur during the holiday season. My granddaughter, Jessalyn (Jess) Simonis was born on Christmas Day 19 years ago. I created this card to share my love of Florida with her. It’s a fun “Joy Fold Card”.
Stamp Set – Sea Turtle, Regal Flora (inside sentiment)
Cardstock – Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lime Twist, Summer Splash, Basic White, Friends of the Ocean DSP
Ink – Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Summer Splash
Accessories – Wanted to Say Dies, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Sunny Day Iridescent Dots, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Stampin’ Seal

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My son took Jessalyn out of our lives 18 years ago when she less than 18 months old. She reconnected a few years ago which warmed my heart more than I can tell you and we’ve been in touch off and on. But, recently my son must have found out that she was corresponding with me, however infrequently, because Jessalyn not only quit responding to my emails, she deleted herself from all social media.
I was devastated because I had been hoping after she turned 18 that we would be able to meet in person again. I guess it wasn’t meant to be.
Jessalyn found me through this blog initially, so I am hopeful that she will see this post and know that I think of her daily and have never stopped loving her. The last I heard from her was that she was transferring from University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire to the University of Wyoming to study pharmacy.
Like all of the other cards I have created for her in the past 18 years, this birthday card will go in a special box. One day I hope that I am able to give her the box and she can open the box. It is filled with remembrances & love notes that I have created/written over the years.
Hoping for a Christmas miracle! Jessalyn – if you see this, please know that I love you and would love to share my Florida life with you.
Email me: deb@debsimonis.com
or
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Thanks for stopping by. Happy Stamping!
Deb