Inspiring Photo: Chapters of Life #14950705

Chapters of Life

Uploaded: July 28, 2015 21:37:09 | Entered: January 09, 2017 00:49:43

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Each of us were born tiny and helpless. And when we were born a book was born with us. Our book. It's pages were empty and each day of our lives would fill those pages. Pages turned into chapters and chapters turn into our story. Along the way we learn to love and be there for each other. And at key times we help others write the words when they may not be able to write the words for themselves. One of our very own on BP, that we have known and loved for years here, had stage 3 cancer and is now on chemo. She needs our love and our good words of hope and cheer to fill those pages of this chapter of her life. Avril Young, may this chapter of your story make you realize you are loved and cared about everywhere you turn. Wherever your story is told, heard and shared. Please Get Well Soon! Your BetterPhoto Family Cares!! Love,Laura and the Gang xoxoxo

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 5.40 mm, Model: COOLPIX S9700

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Laura E. Swan July 29, 2015

Avril mentioned on her current post about her Cancer battle. Please pray for her if you are a praying person or send her healing vibes! xo Thanks all! #1625361

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 29, 2015 1

OHWOW I didn't know this. Thank you, SSSLala. I will go to here page.
I love this story-telling image and everything that you said. So true. #11339043

Carolyn M. Fletcher July 29, 2015 1

Oh, please let her be well soon. We care about you Avril! #11339129

Usman M. Bajwa July 29, 2015 2

Thanks for letting me know,Laura. Sending prayers Avril's way. #11339130

Michelle Alton July 29, 2015 1

Thanks Laura, for always having the strength and caring and love--enough to be the bearer of unhappy news and the carrier of hope and prayers. Avrial, I read your short description of your ordeal and you are now one of my heroes. I think your strength and optimism will carry you through to a new and happy day. We are all pulling hard for you!
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Ellen Hodges July 29, 2015 1

Thanks so much for the extremely beautiful and thoughtful card so that we can send our prayers and kind wishes to the most wonderful of people, Avril! Your card includes all the things we wanted to say, but weren't sure of the correct words. Hope that you feel better soon, Avril!!! #11339154

Terry Cervi July 29, 2015 1

This is so beautifully put, Laura, and my prayers and good wishes go out to you, Avril, for a complete recovery. I hope you feel better real soon! #11339161

Bojan Bencic July 29, 2015 1

Great story and dedication, Laura. I hope Avril will see this and feel the love and support coming from this cute garden gnome. #11339164

Gord MacEachern July 29, 2015 1

Thanks so much for being who you are Laura !
Beautiful card and sentiment.
Avril, the thoughts and prayers are all for you, for as long as it takes to beat this and get better !!!!

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Laura E. Swan July 29, 2015 1

Thank you everyone. I am going to hush and just let all of you leave your wonderful thoughts and words for our Avril!! xo I appreciate all you have said. :) #11339204

Joy Rector July 29, 2015 1

sending prayers #11339213

Joy Rector July 29, 2015 1

sending prayers #11339214

JO ANN CLEVELAND July 29, 2015 1

I am soo sorry and I sent her an email and commented on her gallery too after I got notice of it...Lord Help Her!! #11339218

Laura L. Gonzales July 29, 2015 1

Avril, praying for you and your family as you continue to recover from your illness. Stay strong and may God give you peace beyond all understanding! Hugs! #11339260

John Connolly July 29, 2015 1

A big get well wish from me Avril! A wonderful card for our Western Australia buddy, Sister Swanee! #11339296

Nancyj E. Hovey July 29, 2015 1

Sending you Healing energies and Prayers in huge hugs.... #11339308

Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 29, 2015 1

Love and prayers from Cali!! Please know that you are in my thoughts Avril!!! #11339313

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas July 29, 2015 1

Beautiful image Laura!, I will pray for Avril!,
Amalia #11339361

Avril Young July 30, 2015 1

I am dumb struck ....really....thank you all so much...you are a wonderful lady...yes some of my pages have been written......my doctor said to me the other day...go out and reinvent yourself...so that is what I am going to do...👍😀
Thanks again.. #11339406

Mary K. Robison July 30, 2015 1

Avril, you know from all the comments on this thread (and on others) how very much we care about you. So start re-inventing yourself, ok? OK!
Laura, your Get Well card is so sweet --- just like you. #11339407

Teresa Burnett July 30, 2015 1

Laura, this is a wonderful post for our dear friend!! Thank you so much for giving me a good cry this morning! You have such a tender way of saying "we are here for you Avril". Love the little garden figure, and really love what you have written! #11339476

Julianne Bradford July 30, 2015 1

Prayers for you Avril and uplifting blessings as you reinvent yourself Avril..Laura you are a blessing. This is such a great card. #11339551

Amanda D. Austwick July 30, 2015 1

Again healing prayers being sent your way. May you be be strong and resilient during these tough times. Laura this cad is wonderful! #11339559

Laura E. Swan July 30, 2015

Hi Avril!!!!!!!!! Hi Everyone!!! It's so great so see you all here and on Ellen's card, too! You know I am sitting here thinking...No matter where life takes any of us...If we stay on BP or if we move on, I will always (and I mean ALWAYS) remember all the huge hearts here and the family feeling that we have all felt here knowing each other. And if any of us are silently suffering here we can rest assured that everyone here cares if you want to open up and share your heart.

THANKS EVERYONE! You're the best, and Avril you are very welcome. No need to thank us. Just come be with us when you are able. We'll keep checking your gallery, too, to see if you have graced us with a new picture. :))) #11339610

Laura E. Swan July 30, 2015

P.S. This cute little garden Gnome, Dwarf lives on my back deck. He is not alone either. There is a family of them plus garden Fairies!! THIS one is special however. He reads the stories to all the rest of them as they quietly bend an ear. :))) xo #11339611

Chris Ebben August 03, 2015 1

Good to hear you are following such good advice, "go reinvent yourself girl & have fun doing it!!" Thinking of you, & sending all our best wishes, from Tony & myself =^..^= #11341184

Chris Ebben August 03, 2015 1

Good to hear you are following such good advice, "go reinvent yourself girl & have fun doing it!!" Thinking of you, & sending all our best wishes, from Tony & myself =^..^= #11341185

Emile Abbott August 07, 2015 1

Outstanding card and words Laura. Avril know that you have lots of caring people praying for you and the current challenge you are facing. May the chemo work and may health return to you very quickly. Stay strong and positive. Emile. #11342604

Alex T. Mizuno August 09, 2015 1

Hi cousin Laura, thank you for letting us share this thoughtful card dedicated to Avril. To Avril, you are in my prayer. Stay strong. I send you healing energy. #11343606

Laura E. Swan August 09, 2015 1

Hi Everyone! :D You are so welcome and thank YOU so much! I love the advice for Avril to stay POSITIVE! That will get a person through a lot more than they thought they could go through!! We're still praying for you Avril. xoxoxo #11343738

Lydia Williams August 16, 2015

Beautiful card dear Laura...Perfect and positive...Avril will get through this as she has a lot of us thinking, praying and wishing she heals...hugs and love! #11346896

Laura E. Swan August 16, 2015

Hi Big Sis, Lydia! :)) Thank you so much. She is in so many of my prayers. Thank you and thanks each of you for also remembering Avril in your thoughts and prayers!! :) xoxoxo #11347043

Laura E. Swan August 16, 2015

P.S. Hi Avril! :D How are you doing? #11347044

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