EDLD+5363+Digital+Story+Board




 * |||||| EDLD Week 1 Story Board ||  ||
 * |||||| Because of These Women - by Shanda Shoop ||  ||
 * || Slide Number   ||  Photo Description   ||  Narration   ||   ||
 * || 1   ||  Mom and I   || This is my mom, Linda. She was really special and I miss her so much. Not thinking this picture would be one of only a few that I have of us, I cherish it each time I look at it. We went to lunch with a friend and the sky was so blue and we were having fun.  ||   ||
 * || 2   ||  My wedding day   || Goodness. My mom was so happy on my wedding day. She danced and visited and had a little wine . She was so pretty and we did have fun. There is mom's wedding picture to the right. That wasn't planned, humm. ||   ||
 * || 3   ||  Mom's last Christmas   || My world isn't the same. There is an empty space since mom passed. She's been gone four years, and I miss her so. When she was about to pass she said to take care of her boys, my sons and husband. She loved them and did so much for them. I used to say she loved them more than me. Just when life was getting better for her after a tough time, she was struck with cancer and sadness. We were helpless not knowing what to do but wait. ||   ||
 * || 4   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">My parents' house   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This was the home she loved the most. This is where my parents retired to and enjoyed only a few years of happiness. She would cook meals that were amazing. She loved to have us come and swim and visit. She made wonderful friends and enjoyed life. ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">5   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">At the lake   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This is when we said good bye to mom. She wanted to be let go at this particular spot and it was so beautiful. My closest family was there to help me through this terribly sad day.  ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">6   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Grandma Husband   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This is my grandmother, my mom's mom, Floy. She is still here to share her love and wisdom at 90. She always knows the right thing to say, and I love her so much. I would go and stay with her in the summers when I was young, and we had so much fun. She would teach me how to play cards and take me to church. Her cooking was something else let me tell you what. There was a corner store near her home that I would walk to for candy. Oh those were some wonderful memories. I hate it that she lives so far away in California. She loves my boys and I was so happy to take them to see her last year. She asks about them all the time. How wonderful is that?! I need to mention my other grandmother at this point too. She's been gone at least 15 years and I won't forget her. Carlyn was so sweet and she showed her love in many ways. I think of her often. ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">7   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Aunt Gail   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This is Mom's sister, Gail. She has always been one for me to look up to. I remember as a little girl going to see her in the summers in California. She would take me to the beach, and let me stay with her. I am so thankful to her today for her advice and love. She has experienced so much, and I can always count on her to help me along the way. ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">8   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Aunt Rosemary   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This is my Aunt Rosemary with her family. She's really a cousin, but I call her Aunt Rosemary as it fits better… She and Uncle Bill have always been so sweet and caring to me and my family. They are near Austin where my parents used to live when they retired. They were good friends and my mom loved to go do fun things with her. Now that mom is gone I know that Aunt Rosemary will be there to listen and show her love. Know what? She sends me magazine subscriptions each year, even at my age. How special is that? I love Aunt Rosemary and Uncle Bill.  ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">9   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Amanda Rose with Gail and Ken   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This is my cousin, Amanda Rose with my boys. She's so much fun and she's got so much potential. I look forward to seeing her graduate college and have a family. I hope to give to her what her mom, Aunt Gail, has given to me-- the love and comfort needed at any time for any reason. ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">10   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Amanda's graduation   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This is a great picture. Amanda graduated recently from high school, and Grandma was able to go and see. Cousin Christeen and her boys are here to share the day. Just want to hug them all. ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">11   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">My mother-in-law   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">This is Jeanne, Mark's mom. She is a wonderful mother-in-law to have. She is kind and caring as well as appreciative for what others do to help her. Jeanne loves my boys and that means so much to me.  ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">12   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Family picture   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Here is a picture of my husband Mark's family. I am so blessed to have a mother-in-law and three sisters-in-law that are so kind and caring. I know they would do most anything for me and my family. We all have boys so we can relate to one another even better it seems.  ||   ||
 * || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">13   ||  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">Mom and I (1)   || <span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt;">So… these are the women that make me me. I have some wonderful lady friends and I am so grateful to have them in my life too. I appreciate the love and kindness each day. Don’t think the hole will ever be filled that was left behind when mom passed, but I do my best to keep her memory alive, especially in my heart. ||   ||