tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post2815719027562499071..comments2012-02-07T21:22:16.626-08:00Jamie Dougherty (jaylynn)http://www.blogger.com/profile/11783620950546212171noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-26575952501081923182012-02-05T12:27:18.834-08:002012-02-05T12:27:18.834-08:00Thank you so much for this post and for sharing your heart and soul with all of us. I am so very sorry for your loss and understand your questions, your grief, all too well. I lost my older sister, Linda, this past March suddenly from pneumonia after she had beaten leukemia only 3 days prior. She celebrated her last birthday in the hospital and left behind two kids, 16 and 11. I know God has a plan, and had a plan for Linda&#39;s life, but my brain just can&#39;t wrap myself around how her leaving this earth so soon, could bring about enough good to overcome the loss to all who knew her. Maybe one day, it will all make sense. I guess for now, I just need to live life to the fullest and trust in Him.<br />Thanks again for sharing,<br />SuzLive a Life EXTRAordinaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01498907913674241362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-64670862375509734362012-02-05T06:09:12.496-08:002012-02-05T06:09:12.496-08:00This was an amazing post, it sounds like it was a miracle that you survived your crash,and how amazing that your friend was brave enough tomshare hisntrue fee<br />Ings with you. What a blessing for you to have those words in your heart.<br /><br /> i ask myself almost daily why I need to do this art that I do. It goes something like, why do I even bother...blah blah blah. The answer usually is because you may be making a difference to someone, and besides -- what else would you do anyway, LOL! <br /><br />Have a lovely day and thanks for sharing such a touching, thought provoking post.Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14954372980892654970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-23204306722289575552012-01-25T06:08:28.680-08:002012-01-25T06:08:28.680-08:00wow..so so insightful you are! so very sorry for your losses... you know..it is so important to share like this...feel sorta special you would post to your readers...if you read much about loss..its effects are cumulative...many folks do not realize this until one major event leads awful, debilitating effects. It is critical that each loss is sufficiently handled (emotionally, spiritually, etc) before one can move forward. Otherwise, one event can keep you stuck forever. Writing is one way of processing..I think you are so on your way to moving forward, tho it is often the hardest part of living! God Bless you! <br /><br />you really have a wonderful blog here and are so full of inspiration..not going to cha but would be blessed to have our paths cross one day. ty so so much!Cherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17511108134489838147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-13910164287440212162012-01-23T16:53:35.971-08:002012-01-23T16:53:35.971-08:00What a wonderful testimony, Jamie! I am so encouraged by your post and have just over the past few days been feeling really down and asking myself similar questions. Thank you for being an inpiring light in my day!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Julia <br />(New Zealand)Juliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08388763562145957609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-46790224856982113612012-01-23T15:02:37.107-08:002012-01-23T15:02:37.107-08:00Hello Jamie. I just watched your Jump Start video and read this post. Your thoughts and reflections deeply affected me. I had tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing this story and your sources of inspiration. I was destined to read you today... I do believe that from the bottom of my heart. Take care :)Stephanie Pezoletnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-36261793055153406822012-01-23T13:46:52.023-08:002012-01-23T13:46:52.023-08:00nice video! I love it!!<br />from Chile<br />c@☼Carolina Artesanías☼http://www.blogger.com/profile/14016444774222740967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-74718870524888416502012-01-23T13:39:08.342-08:002012-01-23T13:39:08.342-08:00This really spoke to me today too. You have put into words what I needed to see to get me going forward in life and creativity. Thank you.Pat Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-31854991944109610502012-01-23T10:08:57.791-08:002012-01-23T10:08:57.791-08:00Your message is very inspirational. Thank you for caring enough to share and help us find that each and every moment comes but once and we can sit it out or we can drink it in. Mary WernerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-2331725371865224682012-01-23T10:07:21.632-08:002012-01-23T10:07:21.632-08:00I found you today through Jump Start. I spent 2011 fighting breast cancer and in December my brother was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. I, too, wonder why God sent healing to me and not to others. All we can do is try to glorify Him by living each day to its fullest and be grateful and joyful. We are here for a purpose. Thanks for sharing your story.Michelle Nnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-3289708953406870382012-01-23T07:25:35.891-08:002012-01-23T07:25:35.891-08:00I only just met you through Jump Start, but you are my new hero. Thank you for sharing a deep, down inside, part of who you are. You have affected me and I appreciate it. Thank you.Kat Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00932877106870314305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-8948603641896019192012-01-23T07:15:30.828-08:002012-01-23T07:15:30.828-08:00First time to your blog and found you from JumpStart 2012. What a story and thanks for sharing. I needed to read this today. Get past the fear and be...beautiful video btw. Peace to you and your family.<br />Sue ClarkeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-80413911722607901942012-01-23T04:48:05.831-08:002012-01-23T04:48:05.831-08:00I just found your blog thru Jumpstart today and came to say hello.<br /><br />WOW this was a lot to take in at once. I&#39;m so sorry for the loss of your friend and happy that you made it thru your crash. I can tell by the other comments that you are a wonderful person and inspire many. God must have planned for you to share all those talents with others. <br /><br />I ask myself all the time what my plan should be and what paths to take. Slowing down and making sure my kids know they are so very loved is important to me also. Thankful for this wonderful scrapbook hobby so that I can leave their story behind if i&quot;m not here to tell it for them. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing and reminding us to make each day count. <br />Blessings for you and your loved ones.dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07763553809671436129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-13369077946582666192012-01-19T09:51:28.792-08:002012-01-19T09:51:28.792-08:00A very thought provoking and inspiring post. Thank you for sharing with us all, I&#39;ve been questioning a lot of those same things, and somehow seeing the words written down makes me feel not only that someone understands, but that it might be a normal feeling! And also a good one, evaluating what you&#39;re doing, good and bad means that you can stop the bad and keep on doing the positive things. I think 2012 is going to be a good year. Keep up the amazing work, and let your creativity flow. :)Jenny Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12334975180510073009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-68846873475706676262012-01-17T19:56:47.287-08:002012-01-17T19:56:47.287-08:00Powerful powerful powerful!!! WOW!! You amaze me Jamie!!! And I know you were put on this earth and survived that crash for a reason... to share with the rest of us your amazing talents! :):):):):):):):):):):)Julie Tucker-Wolekhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16120580254018653082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-13083557715073223402012-01-17T13:35:30.141-08:002012-01-17T13:35:30.141-08:00Wow! Jaime I have to say Kudos for sharing such deep feelings. I am moved, but not shocked to read and see your bravery. I am inspired and thankful that you share your wonderful gift with the world. Being that we have never met, I would like you to know you have helped me through my tough times by sharing your art and inspiring me to try new things through papercraft. Crafting is a release I treasure when stealing a few moments for myself when life&#39;s depression grabs hold. TFS!!!Tamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12980963388718805595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-55739037055293191412012-01-17T13:29:35.714-08:002012-01-17T13:29:35.714-08:00I understand the questions as an almost ten year survivor of breast cancer. Why did I survive and many others have not, including my baby brother who died at 49 year young just this past August. I made a promise to myself to live each day with intention. Sounds like you are in a similar place. Wishing you strength and sending hugs.Theresahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07742451240232977154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-51319514130420506502012-01-17T13:15:29.953-08:002012-01-17T13:15:29.953-08:00You are so very inspiring, Jamie. The world is truly a better place with you in it. I lost my sister just a few months ago, and have done a lot of soul-searching as well about how I spend my time and what I would leave behind. You are one of the people I would like to know far better than I do now. I hope we can spend some time together while I&#39;m at CHA.<br />Love, SLSally Lynn MacDonaldhttp://sallylynnmacdonald.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-7001192320958835422012-01-17T12:43:34.526-08:002012-01-17T12:43:34.526-08:00Wow...what a powerful post! These are all questions we ask ourselves at some time in our lives when we doubt if we are what we are &quot;supposed&quot; to be.You are indeed an inspiration and a woman of many amazing talents.Thanks for sharing!Sandi Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10103859954291516464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-90327489451732584612012-01-17T11:27:07.330-08:002012-01-17T11:27:07.330-08:00what a story! so excited to continue to see what God has for you! :)Lori Whttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18421472064631802448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-21977290058807598152012-01-17T11:19:41.575-08:002012-01-17T11:19:41.575-08:00OH my dear sweet friend.....thank you so very much for sharing your heart. I&#39;ve actually been asking myself alot of those very same questions. Am at a crossroad in my life with some very difficult decisions to make....some will hurt deeply...some will be amazing..and it is my prayer...that when it&#39;s all said and done...it will all have a purpose...a reason...and make a difference!!<br /><br />LOVE YOU GIRL!!!Lynne Forsythehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09369202173760881873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-3688251581787440472012-01-17T11:18:52.383-08:002012-01-17T11:18:52.383-08:00I love you Jamie. And thank youErika Taylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15820308842742350422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7765491178285917993.post-85029604569847611652012-01-17T11:11:54.097-08:002012-01-17T11:11:54.097-08:00WOW! That is all I can say...powerful words &amp; questions. I need time to think about what I have just read but thank you for sharing &amp; thank you for being a part of creative life ;)Martha Richardsonhttp://themermaidscloset.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com