Remember this post?  The post about the gorgeous layout that Candy created for me.

In return I created the above layout for her.

Both of our layouts are featured on the Graphic 45 Blog today, check it out HERE.

Here’s a few close-ups of the layout I created for Candy:

This is the first time I’ve ever done a “Photo Swap” it was really fun!  I feel like it pushed me to be a little more creative than usual.

Have you ever swapped photos with someone or worked with friends photos before?  What’s your take on it?  Did it make you feel more creative?

Oh, I almost forgot…I have a couple of Relay For Life photos.

Izabelle joined me, she worked in the booth and walked with me too.  It was so nice to have the mother-daughter time.  I feel like she learned a lot (and so did I).

Working the booth:

The Luminaria Ceremony:

I loved to see the community get together to support such a great cause.  Have you ever participated in Relay For Life?

It’s getting closer to midnight and I’m working on Luminaria bags.  I’m participating in Relay for Life this year and am having a wonderful experience doing so.  It’s very rewarding to be a part of such a great cause.  As a selling point for Luminaria bags, I offered to “scrapbook” each bag that my friends and family donated (the photo above is one of them - sorry about the blurry photo, it’s late).

Recently (Monday) I found out that my little cousin Ian was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia.  I have known many affected by cancer…some have survived and conquered and some have passed on, all whom have touched my life.  But hearing about my little cousin Ian just about yanked my heart out.  Ian’s Dad Michael (my uncle) and I have been always been very close.  Michael is only a few months older than me…we grew up together and Ian is his baby.

I love to help and serve as much as possible and never before have I felt so helpless…what can I do for Mike and his family while so far away?  I tried to reach Mike and I finally emailed him to make sure he knew that I would take the next flight out if he needed me.  For now, I do what I can: Pray, pray, PRAY.  I have fasted and prayed like never before.

Micheal has started a blog for Ian to keep everyone updated.  Mike and his wife Corrie are such special and amazing parents.  Mike has reported on Ian’s blog that he has begun treatment and is already showing improvement.  After a few years of treatment Ian will recover!

For those of you who donated money for luminaria bags from my team,  THANK YOU!  I will send you all photos of your bags lit up at the Relay this weekend.  I will also post some photos here on my blog).

Have a wonderful weekend!